Post on 15-Apr-2017
THE EVENTS THAT TOOK PLACE PRI OR TO THE ACTUAL B AT TLE
Biography of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon
him)
1) The Religious Element
The Events that took place Prior to the Actual Battle
Societal Concerns Avenge battle of Badr
Abu Sufyan did not distribute the merchandise of the caravan Nobles of Quraish want to use this wealth to fight Messenger of
Allah (SAWS) Abdullah ibn Abee Rabee'ah, 'Ikrimah ibn Abee Jahl, Al-
Haarith ibn Hishaam, Huwaitib ibn Abdul-Uzzah, Abdul- ibn Umayyah, safwaan ibn Umayyah went to Abu Sufyan
Jubair ibn Mutim Wahshee Revenge of uncle Tu’aimah ibn Adee uncle of Jubair
The Economic Factor Quraish economy was based on two trading journeys,
One in the summer to Ash-Sham Other in the winter to Yemen
Political concerns From the day Badr ended, Quraish’s position of leadership in
Arabia began to take a sharp decline.
The Army of the Quraish begins Its journey to Al-Madeenah
3000 fighters, accompanied by women, slaves and members of neighboring tribes
Arabs from Kinaanah and Abu Tuhaamah tribes joined in expedition
50000 gold deenars were raised for its military expedition to Uhud
Gathering Information about the enemy
Al Abbas ibn Abdul-Mutallib (RA) letter to Prophet (SAWS) 3000 fighters 200 horses 700 men attired in armour 3000 camels Weapons
Al-Hubaab ibn Al-Mundhir ibn AI-Jamooh (RA) 3000 a little more or less 200 horses Armour (approx. 700 pieces) Women with Difaaf and Al-Akbaar
Prophet (SAWS) kept it secret from general populationShared the information with Muhajiroon and Ansaar
Incident with Sa’d ibn Ar-Rabee (RA)
Consulting with his companions
Face Enemy in Madeenah Prophet Muhammad (SAWS)
proposed this idea Abdullah ibn Ubai ibn Salool agreed
Internal discord among tribes Seige would end in victory of
muslims Highly motivated to defend their
wives, children, parents and relatives
Families could have participated in various ways
Information about streets and alleyways
It is easy to kill those coming inside
Face Enemy outside Madeenah Ansaar pledged to support
messenger of Allah Muhajiroon thought it is their
responsibility to defend Al-Madeenah and prevent destroying of gardens and fields of Ansaar
Those who missed out on Badr Simply besieging Al-Madeenah,
the Quraish would achieve a victory of sorts. Most muslims expected siege to
last for long time
Note:
Consultation with Companions
Taking firm decision and acting upon it A state of emergency was announced throughout Al-Madeenah Some of the companions attired themselves in armour and stood guard over
the messenger of Allah
The Muslim Army Heads for Uhud
A secret departure and route Around midnight (Abu Khaitamah RA): Best possible route not to be seen by enemy
Mirba’s land (blind and hypocrite) Religious needs outweigh the material needs of the few One should choose important of the two matters
The Hypocrite Ibn Salool withdraws with 1/3 of Muslim army He claimed no fighting would take place with polytheist He complained that the Prophet (SAWS) did not listen to him
when he suggested to fight from within Madeenah
Abdullah ibn Amr ibn Haraam’s reaction to the withdrawal of the Hypocrites He called out to them saying, "I remind you about Allah and warn you not to
betray your people and your Prophet at a time when their enemy has arrived”. Hypocrites: Had we known that you are going to fight, we would not have surrendered
you. we think that there will not be any fighting "May Allah distance you (from all goodness), 0 enemies of Allah. For indeed,
Allah will make matters take such a tum that his Prophet (SAWS) will not need you in the least."
Banu Salamah and Banu Haarithah On verge of withdrawing as well
Jaabir ibn I Abdullah (RA) a member of one the two above mentioned clans, said, This Verse was revealed about us – about Banu Salamah and Banu Haarithah and I would not love for it to not have been revealed, for in it Allah (SWT) says: But Allah was their Wali (Supporter and Protector).
What to do with Ibn Salool and his followers:
Taking help from Non-Muslims A group of jews near a place called Ash Shaikhain Contractual obligation to help Muslims
The Prophet (SAWS) sends back some companions (RA) because of young age Abdullah ibn Umar (RA), Zaid ibn Thaabit (RA), Usaamah ibn Zaid
(RA), Zaid ibn Arqam (RA), AI-Baraa ibn Aazib (RA), Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudree (RA)
Raafai ibn Khadeej (RA) was permitted to fight bcoz he was skilled spear-thrower
Story of Samurah ibn Jundub (RA) If skill and endurance then youths can fightProphet’s (SAWS) Companions (RA) desired to struggle
for the cause of Islam
Prophets Strategy for the Impending battle
Chose fifty men to be archers
“O people, what Allah commanded me to do in His Book, I command you to do(now): work is His obedience and desist from the matters that He forbade. Indeed, today you are in a place of reward and savings (reward that you are saving for the Hereafter), atleast for those among you who know their responsibilities and then prepare themselves to fullfil them upon patience, certainly (of faith), seriousness, and activeness. For Indeed, fighting against the enenmy is hard and unpleasand; few are those who patiently do it. For indeed, Allah is with those who obey Him, and the Shaitaan is with thos who disobey Allah. So begin your deeds with patience upon Jihaad, and in doing so, search out what Allah promised you. And you must follow what I command you to do, for indeed, I ardently want you to do what is right. And indeed, discord, disagreement and losing heart are part of what it means to be incapable and weak, which Allah (SWT) does not love, and for which Allah grants neither help nor victory”
3 Battalions
Muhajiroon Musab ibn Umair
(RA)
Aus Usaid ibn Hudair
(RA)Khazraj
Al-Hubaab ibn Al-Mundhir (RA)
The strategic importance of both mount uhud and mount Ainain
The strategic importance of both mount uhud and mount Ainain
Abdullah ibn Jubair (RA) archers leader Deter horsemen from attempting to go around it Ignore what was happening on the battlefield Prophets Instructions:
"Even if you see that we are being snatched away by birds, do not leave this position of yours until I send for you. And even if you see that we have defeated the enemy and have crushed them, do not leave until I send you”
“Shower their horsemen with arrows, so that they do not come upon us from behind. And remain firm your position, regardless of whether we are winning or losing."
Purpose of Archers First, to take control of mountaintop To protect the muslims from rear of their army To prevent enemy horsemen from riding around the mountain and
from approaching the Muslims
Straightening the Rows Strengthen the rows similar to rows for prayers Front row strongest fighters