Chapter 27: Mentioning of Dhimaad’s conversion to Islaam

Ibn `Abbaas رضي اهلل عنهما reported: Dhimaad came to Makkah and he belonged to the tribe of Azd Shanoo’ah, and he used to treat people with Ruqya (in case of Jinn possession). He heard the foolish people of Makkah saying that Muhammad ﷺ was possessed (or under the spell). Upon this he said: “If I see this man, perhaps Allaah will heal him at my hands.” So he met him and said: “O Muhammad, I treat people with Ruqya in case of Jinn possession, and Allaah cures at my hands whomsoever He so Wills. Do you desire (this)?” Upon this the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ said: ❝Praise is due to Allaah, we praise Him, and seek His help. Whomsoever Allaah guides, none can lead him astray, and whomsoever He sends astray, there is none to guide him. And I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, alone with no partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.❞ Now after this he (Dhimaad) said: “Say these words of yours to me again.” The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ repeated these to him three times, Dhimaad said: “I have heard the words of soothsayers and the words of magicians, and the words of poets, but I have never heard such words as yours, and they reach the depth (of the ocean of eloquence).” He said: “Give me your hand so that I may pledge allegiance to you in Islaam.” So he gave him his pledge of allegiance. The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ said: ❝And on behalf of your people.❞ He said: “It is on behalf of my people too.” The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ sent an expedition and they passed by his (Dhimaad’s) people. The commander of the party said to his troops: “Did you take anything from these people?” One man said: “I took a vessel for water.” Upon this he (the commander) said: “Return it, for these are the people of Dhimaad.” 185 Soon after this, people entered into Islaam in groups, both men and women, till the matter pertaining to Islaam became widespread in Makkah, and people were talking about it. 185 sahih Muslim (868-46)