Muhammad bin Qasim
By Naima Sohaib
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Muhammad bin Qasim became the conqueror of Sindh (which is now part of Pakistan) at a very young age. With him came the advent of Islam in the Indian subcontinent. His life’s story is full of events that highlight his heroic nature, whether it be his courage, his intelligence - on the battlefield or off it - or his fierce loyalty to his people and his king. At the peak of his career as the commander-in-chief of the armies in Sindh he was ordered to return to headquarters in chains. His comrades and loved ones tried to convince him otherwise, but he could not even conceive disobeying the caliph and displayed ultimate loyalty to the power center of the Muslim empire. Wherever he went people were drawn to his youthful charisma and kind personality, and he left an impression so deep on the people he conquered that his name remained alive in their hearts and minds for a long time after he was gone.
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Muhammad bin Qasim - Naima Sohaib
MUHAMMAD BIN QASIM
Naima Sohaib
Muslim Heroes series No. 18
Translated by Rida Sohaib
Copyright 2018 Naima Sohaib
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Available in print at Dawah Books
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Translated from the Urdu book Islami Tareekh ki Qabil-e-Fakhr Shakhsiat
by Naima Sohaib
Table of Contents
Title page
Foreword
Who was Muhammad bin Qasim?
Birth
Early Life
The Situation in Sindh and Initial War Efforts
The Historical Background of Muhammad’s Attack on Sindh
Muhammad bin Qasim at the Sindh Front
The Conquest of Debal – A Milestone in Sindh’s History
Raja Dahir’s Letter to Muhammad bin Qasim
The Conquest of Neroon
Advance Towards Siwistan
Muhammab bin Qasim in Sisum
The Young General on the Path to Success
Raja Dahir – A Cornered Lion
A Period of Trials
The Bridge of Ships
The Decisive Battle
The Conquest of Behror and Dehlila
Brahmanabad – A Difficult Conflict
Dealing with the Jaats
The Conquest of Aror
The Other Conquests
Multan is Conquered
A Glorious Beginning, A Tragic End
His Praiseworthy Character and Personal Traits
References
About the Author
About the Translator
Foreword
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
Every young child raised in the subcontinent knows the name of Muhammad bin Qasim. He is, after all, the brave young warrior who brought Islam to the region. He is the noble general who answered the helpless call of Muslim prisoners and defeated numerous rajas and lords to unite the area under the banner of Islam. He is the compassionate warlord who pardoned his enemies and who won the hearts of his conquered people.
Muhammad’s story is also more than that. He is the dedicated commander who stayed up at nights to pray that Allah grant them victory. He is the brilliant tactician who used his enemies’ superstitions to turn the tide of battle. He is the undaunted invader, and yet the honorable protector. His is the story of glorious triumphs and great victories, brought to a sudden, tragic end. He is the loyal, dutiful subject, obedient to his caliph even as his compliance led to his death.
Reading and translating the story of his life was a tumultuous journey, inspiring a whirlwind of emotions. Joy, pride, admiration, but also sorrow, grief, and anger. He was, and still is, a well-loved and highly esteemed man, and his story is worth a read because it explains why.
I would like to thank Naima Sohaib for inspiring me with her reverence for Muslim heroes which is reflected in her writings, and Sohaib Umar for editing this translation. May Allah SWT accept our efforts.
Rida Sohaib
Muhammad bin Qasim
The Conqueror of Sindh
Who was Muhammad bin Qasim?
His name was Muhammad, and his father’s name was Qasim. He is known in history as the Conqueror of Sindh.
Birth
There is some dispute among historians about Muhammad bin Qasim’s exact date of birth. According to most, he was born in 75 AH (694 CE), while others have shown through their investigation that he was born in 65 AH (684 CE). The latter claim that he had been governor of Shiraz for ten years before he conquered Sindh, and if he had been born in 695 CE, he would have been merely seven when appointed governor. This seems highly unlikely, so perhaps the second date is closer to reality.
Early Life
Not much detail is known about Muhammad’s earlier years. He belonged to the tribe of Banu Thaqeef, and his father Qasim was closely related to Hajjaj bin Yusuf Thaqfi, the governor of Iraq. Many historians believe Qasim to be Hajjaj’s brother and Muhammad his nephew, while others believe that they were related through marriage. Yet others suggest Muhammad was Hajjaj’s cousin.
Muhammad’s father Qasim was considered a brave soldier and a prideworthy son of the tribe. He was young, recently married, and the couple were expecting a child when Qasim was summoned to war. In those days, his wife saw a dream in which there was total darkness. Then a star began to brighten slowly in the sky, after which it fell into their house and lit it up so brightly that it woke her up. This was interpreted to be an omen that she would have a very talented child. It was this child that Qasim was waiting for when he had to leave Basra to join the army to defeat the increasing presence of the Khawarij in Iraq. Merely a few days after he had left, the tragic news of his martyrdom reached Basra, throwing all those who had known the young, courageous man into grief. Qasim’s widow took it specially hard, and just a few days after the news had reached her, she delivered her young son, who was named Muhammad. Young Muhammad opened his eyes to see the world without