Q 1:
Did the Muslims and the Mushriks (those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity or worship) duel in the Battle of
Tabuk
?
A:
No duel took place between the Muslims and
the Romans in the Battle of
Tabuk; the Prophet (peace be upon him) made a peace treaty with the King of
Ayalah and the people of
Jarba and
Adhruh provided that they pay the Jizyah (poll tax required from non-Muslims living in an Islamic state), and a covenant was written to them in which he (peace be upon him) clarified their rights and their duties. (Part No. 4; Page No. 392) You can refer to what was reported by
Ibn Kathir (may Allah be merciful to him) about this issue in the fifth volume of his book “Al-Bidayah wal-Nihayah”, in addition to what was recorded by the scholars of Sirah (the Prophet’s biography), in order to know this issue in detail.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.