Tag: Madinah

The Expedition Of Al-Raji – Treachery

Some men from the clans of Adal and Qarah came to Prophet Muhammed (p) in Madinah, requesting the Prophet (p) to send some of his men to their tribes, to learn more about Islam. When the Muslims were on their way, near a place called al-Raji they got betrayed and got ambushed by Banu Lihyan… Read More ›

The Open Hostility Of Quraish

Dr. Ali Muhammad Sallabi As soon as the Muslims, under the leadership of the Prophet achieved a sense of stability in Al-Madeenah, they had to prepare for a long and hard struggle against both the Quraish and other enemies. The leaders of the Quraish were not satisfied with persecuting Muslims within Makkah; they also didn’t… Read More ›

Invasion of Bahran (Buhran Or Bahrain)

Some of have claimed that the invasion of Bahran was carried out for no reason. If we were to read historical evidences for this incident, it becomes quite clear that the enemy Banu Sulaym were assembling an army to launch an attack against the Muslims. This in turn made the Muslims prepare and engage the… Read More ›

Review Of The Battle Of Badr

Shaykh Allamah Shibli Nomani Having given a bare description of events, we now proceed to a critical examination of the question whether the battle of Badr was a defensive measure against the Quraish or, as generally stated by historians, a high-way robbery directed against a trade-caravan. I know there is a difference between history and… Read More ›

The Invasion Of Al Kudr?

The incident at Al-Kudr took place because the Banu Saleem and Ghatafan tribe had mobilised troops in order to attack the Muslim community. Historical reports Tabari: “…he led an expedition to Qarqarat al-Kudr when he heard that the Banu Sulaym and Ghatafan were gathering. He set out from Medina on a Friday, when the sun was… Read More ›

Scholars Perspectives On The Expedition Of Nakhlah

Shaykh Allamah Shibli Nomani: “A few days later, in the succeeding month of Rajab of the same year, the Prophet (p) sent Abdullah Ibn Jahash with twelve persons to a place known as Batn Nakhlah. It was situated midway between Mecca at Ta’if, a day and a night’s journey each way. The Prophet (p) had… Read More ›

The Expeditions Preceding The Battle Of Badr

Scholars statements regarding the expeditions preceding the battle of Badr, namely Hamza’s expedition to the sea-shore confronting Abu Jahl’s troops. Shaykh Allamah Shibli Nomani: “EXPEDITIONS PRECEDING BADR It was in these circumstances that, before the battle of Badr, parties of fifty or a hundred persons came to be despatched along the road to Mecca. The… Read More ›

Expedition Of Amr Ibn al-As To Banu Qudah (Salasil)

A report reached the Prophet (p) that the Banu Qudah tribe were intending to attack Madinah. Hence, Prophet Muhammed (p) sent out Amr Ibn al-As to see if this was true. Reaching the area where the enemy was encamped, Amr Ibn al-As seen the preparations made by them. They were a lot more than the… Read More ›

Invasion of Banu Mustaliq – Who Started The Hostilities And Aggression?

The incident of Banu Mustaliq took place as a consequence of this tribe planning to attack the Muslim community. The historical evidences tell us that the Banu al-Mustaliq tribe did plot to attack and kill Muslims. Hence, with news reaching the Prophet (p) on this, he had to act quickly. Historical reports on this incident… Read More ›

Expedition Of Zaid Ibn Haritha (Hisma)

Expedition of Zaid ibn Haritha took place because some robbers attacked the Prophet’s (p) envoy. Hence, these criminals had to be dealt with or they would continue with their criminal activities. Kitab al-tabaqat al-kabir – Ibn Sa’d: “THE SARIYYAH OF ZAYD IBN HARITHAH AGAINST HISMA Dihyah Ibn Khalifah al-Kalbi came back from (the Ceasar) who had… Read More ›

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