Arabic Text (Untranslated):
وَعَنْ عَلِيِّ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ [قَالَ] : بَعَثَنِي رَسُولُ اللهِ لَم أَنَا، وَالزُّبَيْرِ، وَالْمِقْدَادَ... (مُتَّفَقٌ عَلَيْهِ)
Narration and Context:
Hazrat Ali (RA) reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent me along with Zubair and Miqdad and said:
"Go until you reach the orchard of Khakh, there you will find a woman traveler who has a letter — take it from her."
In this narration, it is mentioned that I took the letter from within her hair braids. We brought the letter to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). It turned out to be from Hatib bin Abi Balta’ah to the polytheists of Makkah, informing them about certain matters concerning the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).
The narration further states that Umar (RA) said:
"O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), allow me to strike the neck of this hypocrite!"
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) replied:
"He participated in the Battle of Badr…"
This narration is agreed upon (Muttafaq ‘alayh).
Sources of Authentication and Verification:
[Bukhari: 3008, 3081, 3983; Muslim: 2494]
❷ A person who reveals the secrets of their companions is considered a traitor.
❸ Since Hatib (RA) participated in the Battle of Badr, Allah forgave his mistake. All participants of Badr have been granted forgiveness.
❹ Capturing a spy or seizing the intended information from them is legitimate. Spies can be both men and women. A leader must stay informed about such hidden matters.
❺ For the greater good and protection of the state, it is essential to carry out intelligence operations and to apprehend spies working for disbelievers.
This content is taken from the book "Ḍiyā’ al-Islām fī Sharḥ al-Ilmām bi-Aḥādīth al-Aḥkām" by Shaykh Taqi al-Din Abi al-Fatḥ, translated by Maulana Mahmood Ahmad Ghaznfar.
وَعَنْ عَلِيِّ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ [قَالَ] : بَعَثَنِي رَسُولُ اللهِ لَم أَنَا، وَالزُّبَيْرِ، وَالْمِقْدَادَ... (مُتَّفَقٌ عَلَيْهِ)
Narration and Context:
Hazrat Ali (RA) reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent me along with Zubair and Miqdad and said:
"Go until you reach the orchard of Khakh, there you will find a woman traveler who has a letter — take it from her."
In this narration, it is mentioned that I took the letter from within her hair braids. We brought the letter to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). It turned out to be from Hatib bin Abi Balta’ah to the polytheists of Makkah, informing them about certain matters concerning the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).
The narration further states that Umar (RA) said:
"O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), allow me to strike the neck of this hypocrite!"
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) replied:
"He participated in the Battle of Badr…"
This narration is agreed upon (Muttafaq ‘alayh).
Sources of Authentication and Verification:
[Bukhari: 3008, 3081, 3983; Muslim: 2494]
❀ Key Lessons ❀
❶ It is prohibited to disclose military secrets or strategies to others.❷ A person who reveals the secrets of their companions is considered a traitor.
❸ Since Hatib (RA) participated in the Battle of Badr, Allah forgave his mistake. All participants of Badr have been granted forgiveness.
❹ Capturing a spy or seizing the intended information from them is legitimate. Spies can be both men and women. A leader must stay informed about such hidden matters.
❺ For the greater good and protection of the state, it is essential to carry out intelligence operations and to apprehend spies working for disbelievers.
This content is taken from the book "Ḍiyā’ al-Islām fī Sharḥ al-Ilmām bi-Aḥādīth al-Aḥkām" by Shaykh Taqi al-Din Abi al-Fatḥ, translated by Maulana Mahmood Ahmad Ghaznfar.