Draft:Ahmad Lubayb al-Tarjuman

Ahmad Lubayb al-Tarjuman
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Personal Details
Birth Place	Egypt
Death Place	Jordan
Religion	Islam

Ahmad Lubayb al-Tarjuman was one of the distinguished figures of the Muslim Brotherhood and possessed multiple military talents, engaging in extensive struggles for the liberation of Palestine. He served as the commander of a company within the Brotherhood battalions in their military structure.

The Brotherhood on the Frontlines of the Mujahideen

The initial entry of the Muslim Brotherhood into Palestine occurred when the first group, under the guise of a scientific expedition, infiltrated Sinai to cross the Egyptian border and enter Palestine, prior to the arrival of Arab armies. Subsequently, the Brotherhood engaged in numerous battles, displaying remarkable examples of sacrifice and heroism in warfare. Alongside him, many others sacrificed their lives for the land of Palestine.

Major General Ahmad Fuad Sadiq, commander-in-chief of the Palestine campaign, stated: "The Brotherhood were soldiers who fulfilled their duties in the best possible manner, and the Zionists sought to avoid the Brotherhood's positions during their attacks."

First Mission in Khan Yunis

Khan Yunis, which the Jews at the time referred to as "Kuffar Darm," was a fortified area. Despite its small size, it held a strategically vital position due to its proximity to the Egyptian border and its location on a major transportation route connecting Egypt to Palestine. He, along with forces of the Brotherhood, was present in that region.

The Road to Jerusalem via Ramat Rahil

Among the battles launched by the Brotherhood of Egypt under the leadership of Ahmad Lubayb al-Tarjuman was the battle to capture Ramat Rahil. A group of Muslim Brotherhood mujahideen seized Ramat Rahil in the middle of the night on May 26, 1948 CE, killing over 200 Zionist soldiers in the engagement. At that time, approximately 35 volunteer forces of the Muslim Brotherhood, filled with faith and high morale, established a position near the city under his leadership. The following day, after marching two kilometers on foot through rugged mountains and valleys while carrying heavy mortars and ammunition boxes, they took positions behind the city and ordered artillery fire, discharging three hundred shells. The confrontation began from trenches and dams; the Jews attempted to defend themselves, but the Brotherhood wasted no time. A group of Zionists ascending toward the towers were detonated by mines planted beneath them, reducing them to rubble. These sudden explosions severely impacted the morale of the Zionists; consequently, they began retreating via secret routes to the Talpiot colony near New Jerusalem. Volunteer infantry soldiers advanced into the city, shouting: "Praise be to God, God is Great," instilling terror in the hearts of the Zionists, who fled in panic from their trenches to neighboring settlements.

Opening the Route to Faluja

The Zionists besieged the Egyptian army camp at Faluja. The army leadership attempted to supply provisions and ammunition to the encircled forces; thus, the Egyptian army command appealed to the volunteers of the Muslim Brotherhood. They contacted Ahmad Lubayb, who was responsible for the Brotherhood volunteers in Sur Baher, entrusting him with the task of breaking the siege and rescuing the forces. Consequently, he dispatched three brothers: Muhammad Abd al-Ghaffar, Salah al-Attar, and Muhammad Abd Rabb al-Nabi. There, Egyptian army officers provided them with fifteen camels to carry the boxes accompanying them. Bedouin guides, each leading a camel, escorted them until they reached the besieged camp of Faluja.

However, a second group of brothers, who had brought several camels and provisions with them, also succeeded in delivering their supplies and, by God's grace, located the boxes that the first group had hidden in the valley floor. They then delivered these to the besieged forces and brought the camels as well so that their meat could be utilized. Subsequently, the Brotherhood managed to prepare another caravan consisting of 46 camels laden with supplies, materials, and medical equipment, under the leadership of First Lieutenant Ma'ruf al-Hadiri. Thanks to God, this caravan reached the besieged forces and departed, leaving behind the camels and their cargo before returning to their point of origin. A third caravan met the same fate. Thus, he accomplished the mission. Notably, Gamal Abdel Nasser was among those besieged in Faluja.

References

• See: Entry for Ahmad Lubayb al-Tarjuman in Ikhwan Wiki; ikhwanwiki.com..