way.
By the time the ban was over, there was little time for Zaynab to rejoice.
Her beloved mother passed away
The Migration
The pagans of Mecca increased their violence against the Muslims day by day, and it was unbearable for the Muslims to live in Mecca under the pagans’ transgression and extreme violence.
The Prophet Muhammad ordered the Muslims to leave Mecca and to escape and immigrate to Al-Madina which is about 400 kilometers at the North of Mecca.
Upon hearing that, Zaynab went to her father and said: “O Messenger of Allah, Will you allow me to stay with my husband.”
The Prophet said: Stay with your husband and your children.
Zaynab stayed in Mecca with her family.
Another big emotional Problem
Then the Battle of Badr happened between the Muslims and the pagans of Mecca.
Abul-Aas decided to go with his tribe to fight the Muslims.
Zaynab was afraid and sad.
The result of the war, whatever it is, will be sad for her.
Her husband is against her father!
She kept crying and praying: O Allah, please do not let the outcome of this war hurting me! I am afraid of a day I lose my father or my children will be orphans!
Although the pagan Arabs were some1000 soldiers and the Muslims were some 300; however, the Muslims won the war.
Muslims captured Abul-Aas; he was one among many of the captives.
The Battle of Badr is over
Muhammad put all the captives in a prison; he treated all of them kindly and sent a message to Mecca that he would release the captives for ransoms.
Looking eagerly for the news of the war, Zaynab asked: what about my father?
They said: he won the