6 AH
A rumour says Uthman, sent as envoy to Makkah, has been killed. Under a tree some 1,400 Companions pledge to stand firm. Allah says He is pleased with them.
Certainly was Allah pleased with the believers when they pledged allegiance to you, [O Muhammad], under the tree …
Quran 48:18
Source: Quran, Bukhari ·
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