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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Role of Holy Imams in Revival of Religion The Sacrificing Scholar Mokhairegh was a Jewish scholar. He lived in Medina and had much wealth in the form of gardens and Palm-groves. Historians say: He knew the Prophet of Islam and had seen and learned of his particularities and description from scholarly inheritances of the past.

When the prophet migrated from Mecca and before he entered Medina he stopped in a city called Ghoba and it was there that the two Jewish scholars Abdullah Ibn Salam and Mokhaireegh came to see him and accepted Islam. 278 Then the battle of Uhud occured. This battle took place on a Saturday which was the official day of rest for the Jews.

On this day, Mokhaireegh cried out to his people: "O' Jews, I swear to God, you certainly know that aiding Mohammad is your duty!" The Jews replied: "But today is Saturday and work and other activity is forbidden on this day". Mokhaireegh replied: "There is no more Saturday for you and this custom just like other Jewish customs and rites was abolished with the coming of Islam". He then took his sword, left his home and went to the Prophet at Uhud.

He testified at that time that "If I am killed in this battle my property becomes Mohammads' (s.a.w) and he may do as he wishes with it". He was killed on that day and became a martyr. 279 There Was Also Bigotry Zobair ibn Bata was the most learned of the Jewish scholars. Before the Prophets' appearance he had spoken of his name (Ahmad), his particularities and the country of his appearance.

Zobair would say: "I had seen a book in my fathers' house which he kept from my sight and which he sealed so I would be unable to use it. But after his death I obtained this book and my predictions are based upon this ancient book". Time passed and the Holy Prophet (s.a.w) appeared. When new of this mission in Mecca reached Zobair ibn Bata, he went as soon as he could to his fathers book and erased what it contained about the Prophet.

From then on he kept what he knew of the Prophet to himself and concealed it, and when others asked he would say that this man was not the expected Prophet!! 280 In old and creditable histories we read: The Jews of Medina especially the Bani Qurayza were familiar with the Prophet of Islam's name. They had seen it in their own religious writings and taught it to their children as news of a future full of good-tidings.