Tag: QURAYSH
Quran 3:165 – 169 Quraysh Declared War: Battle Of Uhud
Background As it has been explained before, the Quraysh having lost at the battle of Badr, they yearned for Muslim blood. And hence they mobilized their troops, travelled 100s of miles from their homes to attack Muslims in Madinah. The Prophet (p) having known they would come, he and his Companions got ready to engage… Read More ›
Quran 3:172 – 173 – ‘Hamra al-Asad’ Or ‘Lesser Badr’
Background The verses below speak of a historical incident at Prophet Muhammed’s (p) life-time. These verses allude to an incident just after the Battle of Uhud. Some scholars say the verse refers to Hamra al-Asad, others say these verse allude an incident a year after the battle of Uhud, called the ‘lesser Badr‘. Analysing Verses… Read More ›
‘Those Who Were Harmed In My Cause Or Fought Or Were Killed…’ – Quran 3:195
Background This particular verse (3:195) was revealed concerning the Muslims who were persecuted and eventually fled their homeland. The verse was revealed as a result of Umm Salamah’s talk with the Messenger of God, asking the Prophet (p) is there a reward for those women who migrated, expelled and fought against the oppressors? Upon Umm… Read More ›
‘So Fight In The Cause Of Allah; You Are Not Held Responsible…’ – Quran 4:84
Background This passage was revealed just after the battle of Uhud, where the Muslims lost. The Quraysh came from Makkah to Madinah to fight the Muslims, as a result of them losing previously in the battle of Badr. Furthermore, scholars state the verse was revealed after the battle of Uhud (lesser Badr or third Badr),… Read More ›
Early Expeditions And Battles Of Islam
Kaleef K. Karim & Aliyu Musa Misau This series of articles follows the expeditions of the Prophet Muhammad (p), which he ordered or participated in during his lifetime. It fulfils a burgeoning need at a time when critics and Orientalists alike have developed a culture of misrepresenting the life of the Prophet, casting him in… Read More ›
The Battle Of Khaybar
When the Muslims fled persecution from Makkah to Madinah, they made treaties with the Banu qaynuqa, Banu Nadir, and other tribes. It was stipulated that they would not help any enemy against the Muslims. To recap, in previous years, the Banu Qaynuqa were expelled due to waging war against the Muslims and giving the Quraysh… Read More ›
The Expedition Of Abu Ubaidah Ibn Al-Jarrah (Caravan)
The expedition of Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah to the tribe of Juhaynah, which was part of the Quraysh, who were the arch-enemy of the Muslims. These people persecuted, and killed many Muslims, and continued to do so. Some have said that the aim of Ubaydah was to raid a caravan. This is an unsubstantiated claim…. Read More ›
Battle Of The Trench (al-Khandaq – al-Ahzab)
The Fifth Year (5 A.H./627 A.D.) The Battle of the trench (Ghazwa Khandaq) happened as a consequence of Banu Nadir tribe getting expelled from Madinah, for their treachery and waging war against the Muslims. And now Banu Nadir’s chief leaders were making alliances with other enemies in Arabia against Muslims. This tribe now aided and… 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 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 ›
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