Hadhrat Husain (radhiyallahu anhu) was born in this fourth year.

The heart-rending episode of Beer-e-Maْnah (The Well of Maْnah) in which 70 Sahaabah, all of whom were Huffaaz, were martyred, occurred in this year. Only Hadhrat Umar Bin Umayyah (radhiyallahu anhu) escaped. The details of this tragic event are narrated hereunder.

Aamir Bin Malik, an inhabitant of Najd came to Rasulullah (صلى الله عايه وسالم) professing his love for Islam. He expressed his desire to embrace Islam, but added that he feared his people. He requested that a few intelligent Sahaabah accompany him to his people. The purpose was for the Sahaabah to propagate the Deen among the people. Aamir Bin Malik assured that he would be responsible for the safety of the Sahaabah.

Rasulullah (صلى الله عايه وسالم) sent a group of 70 Sahaabah under the leadership of Hadhrat Munthir Bin Amr (radhiyallahu anhu) for the purpose outlined by Aamir, the Najdi. He also sent a letter in which the chiefs of Nadj were invited to accept Islam. The group halted at a place between Makkah and Asfaan. This place was known as Beer-e-Maْnah. Hadhrat Hiram Bin Malhan together with two companions went ahead to deliver Rasulullah’s letter to Aamir Bin Tufail. When they came close to their destination, Hadhrat Hiram instructed the two companions to wait while he went on a reconnoitring mission. He said that if he was granted Amaan (Pledge of Safety), the two should also come. If Amaan was not granted, they should return. He added that instead of all three being slain, the better option was for only him to be killed.

On reaching the settlement, Hadhrat Hiram (radhiyallahu anhu) announced:

“I am the envoy of Rasulullah. If I am granted Amaan (immunity) I will deliver his message.”

Before he could say anything further, a mushrik attacked him from behind, plunging his spear into Hadhrat Hiram (radhiyallahu anhu) who collapsed and died after managing to say:

“By the Rabb of the Ka’bah! I am victorious.”

The kuffaar then turned their attention to the other members of the party of Sahaabah. They made a sudden attack and martyred all the Sahaabah. Among the slain Sahaabah was Hadhrat mir Bin Fuhairah who had lived with Rasulullah (صلى الله عايه وسالم) on the occasion of Hijrat. After he was martyred, he was conferred with the honour of the Malaaikah taking his body to the heavens.

When the news of this tragedy reached Rasulullah (صلى الله عايه وسالم), he was overwhelmed with grief. Although it was his noble habit to refrain from invoking curses, nevertheless, he recited in Fajr Salaat for 21 days Qunْt-e-Nazilah in which he invoked curses on these kuffaar.

The Battle of Banu Nadheer also took place in this year. The natural characteristic of the Jews was always to employ deception and engage in conspiracy. It was their treachery which led to this battle. They had seated Rasulullah (صلى الله عايه وسالم) and his devoted companions, Hadhrat Abu Bakr, Hadhrat Umar and Hadhrat Ali behind a wall. They then plotted to kill them by hurling rocks from ontop of the wall. But, he was informed of this treacherous design by means of Wahi, hence they moved away.

In view of their violation of their treaty and pledge, Rasulullah (صلى الله عايه وسالم) despatched an ultimatum to them: either embrace Islam or get out from Madinah. However, these miserable people relying on the promised aid of Abdullah Bin Ubay and other Munaafiqeen, made preparation for war. But, none of these hypocrites came to their aid.

In Rabiul Awwal of the fourth year, Rasulullah (صلى الله عايه وسالم) besieged Banu Nadheer. Rasulullah (صلى الله عايه وسالم) supervised the operations for 6 days. The orchards and properties of Banu Nadheer were razed by fire. Finally, they sued for peace. Rasulullah (صلى الله عايه وسالم) granted them peace. They were allowed to take with them as much of their wealth and belongings as they could carry. They were, however, not permitted to take any weapons with them. While they were departing they demolished their homes to render them uninhabitable for the Muslims. They carried with them even the doors and other timber taken from their buildings and settled in Khaibar.

The prohibition of liquor was revealed during this siege.

During the month of Shawwaal of this year Hadhrat Umm-e-Salmah came into the Nikah of Rasulullah (صلى الله عايه وسالم). During this very year Rasulullah’s wife, Hadhrat Zainab Bint-e-Khuzaimah died after a marriage lasting 8 months.