Ghawrath ibn al-Harith
also known as Du'thar ibn al-Harith
was a companion (
Sahaba
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) of
Muhammad
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. He was the first person to try and assassinate Muhammad during the
Invasion of Dhi Amr
The raid on Amarr ( ar, غزوة ذي أمر), also known as the Raid on Ghatafan, occurred directly after the Invasion of Sawiq in the year A.H. 3 of the Islamic calendar, March 624. The expedition was ordered by Muhammad after he received intel ...
.
Assassination attempt
According to Muslim scholar Sami Strauch, it is reported in
Sahih Bukhari
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that it was raining, and Muhammad took his garments off and hung them on a tree to dry. While the enemy was watching, Ghawrath ibn al-Harith went to attack Muhammad. He threatened Muhammad with his sword and said "who will protect you from me on this day". Then, according to Muslim scholars, the Angel
Gabriel
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appeared, thumped Ghawrath in the chest and forced him to drop his sword. Muhammad then picked up the sword and said "who will protect you from me" then he forgave him.
Sahih al Bukhari mentions this incident:
See also
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List of expeditions of Muhammad
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The list of expeditions of Muhammad includes the expeditions undertaken by the Muslim community during the lifetime of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
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References
Companions of the Prophet
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Angelic visionaries
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