Pledge of al-Ridwan: Difference between revisions

==The Contents and Consequences of the Pledge==

The companions of the Prophet (s) were committed not to leave the Prophet (s) alone against the possible actions of the [[Quraysh]] and resist their possible attacks. According to some people, the pledge was supposed to be kept to the death, and according to others, the pledge was limited to the extent of the pledgers' power. Probably the Prophet (s) had intended to prevent any possible runaways by the [[Muhajirun]] as it happened in the [[Battle of Uhud]]. Bukayr b. Ashajj is quoted as saying that the people pledged their allegiance to their death, but the Prophet (s) told them to pledge to the extent of their power.

The timely plan of the Prophet (s) to unify his companions to resist any possible threats by the Quraysh and perhaps to avoid repeating the bitter experience of some Muhajirun running away in the Battle of Uhud was very successful. When the news about the pledge was propagated, the polytheists were afraid and tried to make a comprise by returning 'Uthman and a group of Muslims and sending some representatives. The story ended with the Hudaybiyya Peace Treaty.