He embraced Islam and then said to the Holy Prophet...

He embraced Islam and then said to the Holy Prophet: “These sheep belong to the Jews and I hereby hand them over to you.” The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) replied unequivocally: “These goats have been placed in your possession as a trust and in our religion it is forbidden to be unfaithful to one’s trust.

It is incumbent upon you to lead the sheep to the door of the fort and hand them over to their owners.” The shepherd, in compliance with his orders, handed the sheep over to their respective owners and then returned to join the Muslim army.[^7] Possessions Entrusted to the Holy Prophet When the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) migrated from…