Doctrinal issues in the narratives of the delegation of Najran

Abstract

Najran delegation is one of the many delegations came to visit the prophet (Peace be upon him). The narrations of this incident are famous in the books of Sunnah, battles and the books which covers the cause of revelation’s descend. The narrations of this incident happened to be narrated by Tabi’ie (a person who saw the companions but not the prophet), such narration is entitled to be Mur’sul and -in this case- is considered as authentic, because, for the narration to be well reputed and largely spread is a sufficient reason to validate its authenticity, regardless the slightest issues it may encounter such as Irsaal or Jahalah and this was the case with Najran delegation narrations.Najran delegation narrations contain variety of issues like for one to be a Muslim, the verbal acknowledgement is not sufficient without actual commitment to acting. This is a basic point when it comes to faith also when it comes to clarify the disbelief of the Christians and to indicate that Christian is not considered to be Muslims due to the factor of disbelief and polytheism. They also include arguing with Christian about creed and monotheism, the content of this argument is available in the beginning of Surah Al-Emran. The narrations also indicate Appealing to Mopahalah with they who deny the truth. Likewise, they demonstrate the noble characteristics of the prophet’s companions in general and Abu Ubaidah bin Aljarah in particular by showing that he was described as the trust-worthy. Moreover, the narrations as well talk about the truthfulness of the prophethood of Mohammad -may Allah exalt his mention- the prophet who is mentioned in the scriptures of the people of the book so as result they know him typically as they know their children. Hence, because they know the truthfulness of his prophecy, they refused to make Mobahalah with him, they simply preferred the privileges of this life and ignored the hereafter as precisely shown in the narrations which indicate the issues of destiny and monotheism.