Tag: Islam

First Raid On Banu Thalabah? – Muhammed Ibn Maslamah

The Banu Thalaba incident at Dhu Qassah took place as a consequence of this tribe’s continued hostilities against the believers. The Prophet (p) sent out his companions to engage the enemy. While the Muslims came near the habitation of the enemy, they were ambushed. All the Muslims were killed, except for one. This is not… Read More ›

Ali B. Abi Talib’s Expedition Of Fadak (Fidak)

News reached Prophet Muhammed (p) that Banu Sa’d bin Bakr tribe were planning to help the Jews of Khaybar, who were the enemy of Mohammed, to attack the Muslim community. The Prophet in turn sent out his companions to counter them. Historical reports Kitab al-tabaqat al-kabir – Ibn Sa’d: “THE SARIYYAH OF ALI IBN ABI… Read More ›

The Treaty Of Hudaybiyyah

  Report Kitab al-tabaqat al-kabir – Ibn Sa’d: “Verily the Apostle of Allah performed Umrah in the year of al-Hudaybiyah in Dhu al-Qa’dah. He performed Umrah in the year he MADE PEACE WITH THE QURAYSH in Dhu al-Qa’dah.” [1] Scholar Shaykh Allama shibli Nu’mani: “The treaty of Hudaibiya holds an especial importance in the history of… Read More ›

The Expedition Of Dhu Qarad

Uyainah Ibn Hisn Al-Fazari who was the leader of the Banu Ghatafan, he raided outskirts of Madina, robbed camels and murdered a shepherd who was looking after the animals. When Prophet Muhammad received news of this, he sent out his companions in pursuit of this robber/murderer. Historical reports Tabari: “We returned to Medina with the… Read More ›

Expedition of Zaid ibn Haritha (Al-Jumum) To Banu Sulaym

Year 6 AH (628 AD) Banu sulaym (or Banu saleem – salim) had plotted attempts to attack Muslims before this. In fact, on some of these incidents they killed many Muslims. This expedition to Al-Jumum (Al-Jamum) led by Zaid ibn Haritha was most probably continuation of ongoing Battles against the enemy (Banu Sulaym). Imam Zaid… Read More ›

The Expedition Of Ukasha Bin Al-Mihsan To Banu Asad

It is claimed by some critics that Ukasha bin al-Mihsan was sent to attack Banu Asad bin Qhuzayma (or Khuzayma) to capture ‘booty/spoils’, and they use the following source to prove this. Ibn Sa’d: “SARIYYAH OF UKKASHAH IBN MIHSAN AL-ASADI TOWARDS AL-GHAMR Then occurred the sariyyah of Ukkashah ibn mihsan al-Asadi on al-Ghamr. The Ghamr… Read More ›

Nejd (Najd) Caravan Raid?

The interception of the caravan in Najd (Nejd) took place in the 3 AH (624 AD). The Quraysh sent Safwan Ibn Umayyah to Syria for trade. In reference to Quraysh, they had persecuted and murdered many Muslims. As a result of these actions of the Quraysh, the Muslims fought back against them. As a consequence… Read More ›

The Battle Of Uhud – Quraysh Declared War

The Battle of Uhud took place in the year 625 AD (3 Hijri), as a consequence of the Quraysh who had declared war against the Muslims. The enemy had lost at the Battle of Badr, and hence they were thirsty to go battle against the Muslims again, wanting revenge for the loss at Badr. The decade… Read More ›

Scholars On The Battle Of Ditch (Khandaq)

Muhammad Al-Ghazali THE BATTLE OF THE DITCH / CONFEDERATES The groups of unbelievers were certain that they would not be able to vanquish Islam if they fought it separately, but they might achieve their aim if they all attacked Islam as one alliance. The Jewish leaders in the peninsula were more conscious of this fact… Read More ›

Expedition Of Muhammad Ibn Maslamah To Banu Bakr

The Expedition (Sariyyah) of Muhammed Ibn Maslamah took place in the year 627 AD (6 Hijri). Prophet Muhammed sent a  team of thirty companions under the leadership of Muhammed Ibn Maslamah on a mission to confront Banu Bakr (Banu Bakr bin Wa’il). The companions led a surprise attack on the enemy and they all fled…. Read More ›

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