Lectures about the migration of the Prophet (peace be upon him) to Makkah often include that he was received by the people of Madinah singing طلع البدر علينا (The full moon rose upon us from Thaniyat Al-Wada').
However, there is a problem with this narrative...
However, there is a problem with this narrative...
Well, the very first verse is quite problematic itself since Thaniyat Al-Wada' is located on the Eastern part of Sal' mountain, which is on the North Western side of Madinah.
Remember, Makkah is towards the South.
Remember, Makkah is towards the South.
With that in mind, why would the Prophet (peace be upon him), who came from Makkah, go all the way around the Sal' mountain to enter Madinah, through Thaniyat Al-Wada'?
Historians rejected this notion due to this view alone.
Historians rejected this notion due to this view alone.
Instead, they argued that the Prophet (peace be upon him) was greeted by the people of Madinah after Tabuk at 9 AH with these words.
See: Ibn Al-Qayyim, Zad Al-Ma'ad 3/482
This makes more sense since Tabuk is located towards the North.
This report supports this view:
See: Ibn Al-Qayyim, Zad Al-Ma'ad 3/482
This makes more sense since Tabuk is located towards the North.
This report supports this view:
Another piece of the puzzle can be found in Al-Mu'jam Al-Awsat (938) where we find that the name Thaniyat Al-Wada' was originally known as Thaniyat Al-Rukkab up until 7 AH.
Naturally, it would make no sense for Thaniyat Al-Wada' to be mentioned at the migration.
Wallahu a'alam.
Naturally, it would make no sense for Thaniyat Al-Wada' to be mentioned at the migration.
Wallahu a'alam.
