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Pause and reflect upon the Companions, the scholars, and the eminent figures of our history.

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A new challenge: Who am I?

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I am the leader of the Aws from the Ansar, a man of status and standing in Islam.

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I accompanied the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and was his companion in every situation.

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I participated with him in the Battle of the Trench, where I was wounded in my arm.

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The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, had a tent set up for me in the mosque so that I could be treated there.

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He would visit me to check on my condition, inquiring about me every morning and evening.

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When the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, went out to confront the Jews of Banu Qurayza,

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who had broken their covenant during the Battle of the Trench, he found them cowardly, lacking the courage to resist.

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Allah the Almighty shook them and cast terror into their hearts.

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Fearing for their lives, they barricaded themselves within their strongholds.

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The Prophet, peace be upon him, laid siege to them.

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Eventually, they surrendered and agreed to accept the judgment of the Muslims.

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Men from my tribe came forward,

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and asked the Prophet, peace be upon him, to show them leniency,

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given that they were our allies before Islam.

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The Prophet, peace be upon him, replied,

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"Would you not be satisfied if a man from among you were to judge them?"

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They replied, "Yes."

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He said, "Then that is for your leader."

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My people said, "We are satisfied."

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The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, then sent for me.

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I came to him, leaning on others due to my injury from the Trench.

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The first to meet me were the men of my tribe.

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They surrounded me and said, "Be lenient with your allies and treat them well,

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for the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him,

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has appointed you to judge them so that you might show them kindness."

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I remained silent, offering them no response.

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When they persisted, I said,

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"The time has come for me not to fear the blame of any critic when it comes to the cause of Allah."

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When they heard this from me, they understood my intent.

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They turned back, mourning the fate of the people.

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When I reached the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him,

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he said to those with him,

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"Rise for your leader."

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He then said to me, "These people, the treacherous Jews,

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have submitted to your judgment, so judge them."

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I asked, "Is my judgment binding upon them?"

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The Jews replied, "Yes."

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I asked, "And is my judgment binding upon the Muslims?"

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The Muslims replied, "Yes."

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I asked, "And is my judgment binding upon the one who is here?"

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I gestured toward the side where the Prophet, peace be upon him, was sitting,

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turning my face away out of reverence and respect for him.

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He, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, replied, "Yes, and upon me."

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I said, "Then I judge regarding them

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that their men be executed, their offspring be taken captive,

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and their wealth be divided among the Muslims."

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The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said to me,

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"You have judged them with the judgment of Allah from above seven heavens."

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So, who am I?