Saheeh Seerah Al Albaanee English

Al-Baihaqee said: This is how (the names) were interpolated in the narration, but I do
not know who said it.
It is claimed by some of the historians that he ﷺ was, in fact, referring to “Ḥilf al-
Fuḍhool” (sing. Faḍhl, meaning: the alliance of the Virtuous) because he ﷺ was not
there (i.e. not even born) at the time of “Ḥilf al-Muṭayyabeen”.
I (Ibn Katheer) say: There is no doubt about this because the Quraish formed the
alliance (of al-Muṭayyabeen) after the death of Qusayy (who was the ruler of Makkah),
and when they (the people) fell into quarrel thereafter. Qusayy had entrusted his son
`Abd al-Daar with the rights of supplying water to the pilgrims and feeding them,
raising the banner (at the Ka`bah), its guardianship, and holding councils in the house
(which was known as Daar al-Nadwa), but Banoo `Abd Manaaf opposed this; (Banoo
`Abd al-Daar and Banoo `Abd Manaaf subsequently quarreled over the honor of
fulfilling these responsibilities). Each side received support from the various sub-tribes
of Quraish who agreed to form a coalition in support of their particular group.
Then Banoo `Abd Manaaf brought a bowl filled with Ṭeeb (perfume), so their
supporters dipped their hands in it and took the oath of allegiance. When they
dispersed, they rubbed their hands on the corners of the House (the Ka`bah). And
hence, they were known as “Muṭayyabeen” (the perfumed ones), and this happened a
long time ago. This has already been mentioned earlier (in the book). 57
Therefore, the alliance (of al-Muṭayyabeen) mentioned in the narrations refer to “Ḥilf
al-Fuḍhool” (the alliance of the Virtuous) which took place in the house of `Abdullaah
Ibn Jud`aan, 58 which was reported by al- Ḥumaidee and Ibn Is-ḥaaq. 59
57 [TN: See the original “Seerah al-Nabawiyyah” (1/101) by Ibn Katheer]
‏!ﷺ reported: I said: Messenger of Allaah رضيُاهللُعنها [TN: He is `Abdullaah Ibn Jud`aan about whom `Aaishah 58
Ibn Jud`aan established ties of relationship, fed the poor. Would that be of any avail to him? He ﷺ said: ❝It
would be of no avail to him as he did not ever say: ‘O my Lord, pardon my sins on the Day of Resurrection’.❞
[Ṣaḥeeḥ Muslim (214-365)]]
59 “al-Seerah” of Ibn Is-ḥaaq (1/141-142)
[TN: The complete narration is: ❝I had witnessed the pact of justice in the house of `Abdullaah Ibn Jud`aan that
was more beloved to me than a herd of red camels. Even now if I were invited to attend it in the period of
Islaam, I would respond.❞
In “Fiqh al-Seerah (1/75)”, Shaikh al-Albaanee said: This is reported by Ibn Hishaam in his “al-Seerah” (1/134), and
from this route al-Baihaqee reported in “al-Sunan al-Kubraa” (13080) that Muḥammad Ibn Zaid Ibn al-Muhaajiri
Ibn Qunfudhee al-Taimee said that Talḥah Ibn `Abdullaah Ibn `Awf al-Zuhree said that the Messenger of Allaah
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