Sahih Muslim Hadith 4664 – The Slaying Of

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[4664] 119 – (1801) It was narrated that 'Amr heard Jâbir say: "The Messenger of Allah said: 'Who will (deal with) Ka'b bin Al-Ashraf? For he has offended Allah and His Messenger.' Muhammad bin Maslamah said: '0 Messenger of Allah, do you want me to kill him?' He said: 'Yes.' He said: 'Give me permission to speak to him (with no restrictions).' He said: 'Speak to him (and say whatever you want).' So he went to him and spoke to him, and reminded him of that which was between them. He said: 'This man is asking us for charity and he is asking us for too much.' When he heard that he said: 'And by Allah, you will become more tired of him.' He said: 'We have become his followers now, and we would not like to leave him until we see what turn things will take.' He said: 'I want you to give me a loan.' He said: 'What will you give me as a collateral?' Li :J L He said: 'What do you want?' He :Ji said: 'Give me your womenfolk as collateral.' He said: 'You are the L :J most handsome of the Arabs; why would we give you our Ji L womenfolk as collateral?' He said: 'Give me your children as collateral.' He said: 'Our children ' will be slandered, and it will be said that they were given as :JU 3J JI collateral for two Sâ' of dates.' .L.JL 3i Li Rather we will give you our weapons as collateral.' He said: :J 'Yes, then.' So he promised him that he would come to him with j 3i; 5;i Al-Hârith, Abü 'Abs bin Jabr, :iJU :3L and 'Abbâd bin Bishr. They came and called to him at night, and he L went down to them." – Sufyân said: (all the narrators) except EL. ] 'Amr said: "His wife said to him: 'I hear a sound like the sound of 1 ' j [j] one who wants to shed blood.' He said: 'It is only Muhammad bin Maslamah, his foster brother, J! L and Abü Nâ'ilah. When a JyJ.9 gentleman is called he must respond, even if he will be stabbed.' Muhammad said: :J 'When he comes, I will stretch out my hands towards his head, 3i :J JL1: and when I hold him, do your job.' When he came down, he came down holding his cloak under his arm. They said: 'We smell a nice fragrance coming from you.' He said: 'Yes, I am married to so-and-so who is the most fragrant of Arab women.' He said: 'Let me smell it.' He said: 'Yes, smell it.' So he held his head and smelled it. Then he said: 'Will you let me smell it again?' Then he held him firmly by the head and said: 'Do your job,' and they killed him." Chapter 43. The Battle Of Khaibar (o