Who was musilma kazab? Musilma claimed prophethood.
This Article is About Museelma Kazaab who claimed prophethood after Death of Hazrat Mohammad the last prophet of Allah Almighty. Museelma prophethood was false as Hazrat Abu Bkr the First caliph of Islam fought war against him. In this article we discuss about Museelma Kazaab and his false prophethood.
Who was musilma kazab? Musilma claimed prophethood
Masailma Kazab IntroductionThis person was the chief of Yamamah tribe Banu Hanifah, he was quite authoritarian.
He belied the Prophethood to gain possession of Yamama, Musailma came to Madinah and requested the Messenger of Allah Hazrat Muhammad, If you make me your successor, then I will believe in you. He said:
"I cannot transgress the commandments of God on this condition, if you ask for this palm stick too, it will not be given".
Fight against Museelma Kazaab
Hazrat Sharjeel bin Hussain went to destroy Muslimah's falsehood, but he had already attacked.
Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed was sent to help Hazrat Sharjeel, he fought with Muslimah, Muslimah brought his followers to the fight.
From the start, the enemy made a strong attack on Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed's army, turning back and making a strong attack.
There was a garden nearby, Musailma took his army and entered it.
And he closed the door and was besieged.
Some Mujahideen jumped over the wall and entered and opened the door.
Hazrat Khalid's army was on the move and many people were killed in this war.
Because the beginning of the war was not right. Hazrat Abu Bakr sent Sharjeel bin Husna and Ikramah bin Abi Jahl by separate routes and directed them to gather there and attack.
But Hazrat Ikramah thought that I would conquer it alone, but it was impossible to retreat.
Now Sharjeel's army is fighting against Muslima. He was also ordered to wait for Hazrat Khalid, but he also attacked alone.
They were also defeated, Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed also came and there was a fierce fight when Hazrat Khalid came.
Then, inside the garden, Hazrat Khalid eliminated the false claimants of Prophethood.
Hazrat Hamza's killer sharpened the spear with which Hazrat Hamza was martyred.He planned that whenever he get a chance, he will kill Muslima with this spear.
He saw that Muslima was hiding in the wall. He stared and threw the weapon which crossed his chest, an Ansari stabbed Muslima on the head and killed her.
The rest of Musailmah's army fled. (Sahih Muslim).
21 thousand people were killed in this battle.
1,200 Muslims were martyred, among whom there were many Hafiz-e-Quran reciters. (Yaqoobi History, Volume 2, Page 145).
*Who was Musaylima al-Kadhdhab?*
*Musaylima claimed prophethood*
*Musaylima al-Kadhdhab* = "Musaylima the Liar"
His real name was *Musaylima ibn Habib* from the *Banu Hanifa tribe* of *Yamama* in central Arabia. He was one of the main "false prophets" who appeared during the time of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and especially after his death ﷺ.
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*FAQ with References*
*Q1: Who was Musaylima al-Kadhdhab?*
*A:* Musaylima was a chief of the Banu Hanifa tribe in *Yamama, Najd*. He was wealthy, influential, and a poet/soothsayer. During the lifetime of the Prophet ﷺ he started claiming that he was also receiving revelation like the Prophet ﷺ.
_Reference: Al-Tabari, Tarikh al-Tabari, Vol. 10_
*Q2: Why is he called "Kadhdhab" meaning "the Liar"?*
*A:* The title "al-Kadhdhab" was given by Muslims because he falsely claimed prophethood. The Prophet ﷺ himself called him "the Liar of Yamama". After the Ridda Wars, Islamic historians used "al-Kadhdhab" to distinguish him from true prophets.
_Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 56, Hadith 795_
*Q3: When did Musaylima claim prophethood?*
*A:* He first sent a letter to the Prophet ﷺ during his lifetime, around *9-10 AH*. In the letter he said: "From Musaylima, the Messenger of Allah, to Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah".
The Prophet ﷺ replied: "From Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, to Musaylima the Liar. The earth belongs to Allah, He gives it to whom He wills".
_Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 4372, Sahih Muslim 2390_
*Q4: What did Musaylima teach his followers?*
*A:* He copied parts of Islam but changed them. Examples:
1. He claimed he received "revelations" in rhymed prose, similar to Quran but nonsensical.
2. He reduced prayers from 5 to 2.
3. He allowed wine and adultery for his followers.
4. He claimed to have miracles like making a well flow and crops grow, but they failed.
_Reference: Ibn Kathir, Al-Bidayah wa al-Nihayah, Vol. 6_
*Q5: What was the "Treaty" between the Prophet ﷺ and Musaylima?*
*A:* Some of Musaylima's delegation came to Madina during the Prophet's ﷺ life. The Prophet ﷺ did not kill them because of diplomatic norms. He told them: "If you asked me for this piece of land, I would not give it". This showed he rejected Musaylima's claim completely.
_Reference: Musnad Ahmad 2319_
*Q6: What happened after the death of the Prophet ﷺ?*
*A:* After 11 AH, Musaylima openly rebelled. He gathered a huge army in Yamama, estimated 40,000 men. This was part of the *Ridda Wars / Wars of Apostasy* during Caliph *Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA)*.
Many people of Banu Hanifa followed him out of tribal loyalty.
_Reference: Al-Tabari, Vol. 10_
*Q7: How was Musaylima killed?
*A:* In *12 AH / 633 AD*, the Battle of *Yamama* or *Battle of Aqraba* took place.
Caliph Abu Bakr (RA) sent *Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA)* with the Muslim army. After fierce fighting, Musaylima was killed by *Wahshi ibn Harb (RA)* - the same companion who had killed Hamza (RA) in Uhud, and later accepted Islam.
Wahshi said: "I killed the best of people with this spear, and I killed the worst of people with this spear".
_Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 4072_
*Q8: What was the result of the Battle of Yamama?
*A:* 3 major results:
1. *End of Musaylima*: His movement collapsed after his death.
2. *Martyrdom of Huffaz*: 700 Huffaz of the Quran were martyred. This made Caliph Abu Bakr (RA) and Umar (RA) decide to *compile the Quran* into one book.
3. *End of Ridda in Yamama*: Banu Hanifa later returned to Islam.
_Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 4986_
*Q9: What kind of "revelations" did Musaylima recite?
*A:* His followers claimed he had a "Quran". Examples recorded by historians:
> "The elephant, what is the elephant? It has a small tail and a long trunk..."
Scholars quote this to show the difference between Quran and his fabricated verses.
_Reference: Ibn Qutaybah, Uyun al-Akhbar_
*Q10: What is the Islamic ruling on Musaylima?
*A:* All major Islamic scholars agree he was a *false claimant to prophethood*. Claiming prophethood after Muhammad ﷺ contradicts the Quran:
_"Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but [he is] the Messenger of Allah and Seal of the Prophets"_ - *Quran 33:40*
_Reference: Tafsir Ibn Kathir on 33:40_
*Q11: Did all of Banu Hanifa follow him?
*A:* No. Some did out of tribalism, but many remained Muslim. After his death, Banu Hanifa accepted Islam again and became one of the strongest Muslim tribes. Famous scholars like Imam Ibn Hanbal's teachers came from this tribe.
*Q12: What lesson do we learn from Musaylima?*
*A:* 3 lessons:
1. *Test of Faith*: After the Prophet ﷺ, many false claimants appeared to test the Ummah.
2. *Importance of Quran*: The martyrdom in Yamama led to compiling the Quran, preserving it.
3. *Seal of Prophethood*: No prophet can come after Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ.
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