Tag: Uhud

“God Loves Those Who Fight In His Cause As Though They Are A Single Structure…” – Surah 61:4

Background This verse was revealed concerning the battle of Uhud (Tafsir Ibn Kathir Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi, Ruhul Ma’ani, and Tafsir Anwarul Bayan). This battle ensued as a consequence of Quraysh getting defeated at the battle of Badr. Hence, the Quraysh promised to come back the following year to fight the Muslims. For more information… Read More ›

Quran 3:140 – 143 Battle Of Uhud

Background Exegesis on the Quran say these verses were revealed concerning the battle of Uhud (Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Tafsir al-Jalalayn, Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn ‘Abbas, and Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi). The battle of Uhud took place as a consequence of the Quraysh losing at battle of Badr. The enemies having lost at Badr, they sought to revenge… Read More ›

‘They Never Lost Assurance Due To What Afflicted Them In The Cause Of God’ – Quran 3:146

Background Exegesis on the Quran say this verses were revealed concerning the battle of Uhud (Tafsir Ibn Kathir). Analysing Verse Quran 3:146 And how many a prophet [fought and] with him fought many religious scholars. But they never lost assurance due to what afflicted them in the cause of God, nor did they weaken or… Read More ›

Quran 3:152 -158 Battle Of Uhud

Background The Quraysh came from Makkah to Madinah to fight the Muslims. This happened as a result of Quraysh losing at the battle of Badr, and hence they wanted revenge. These particular verses were revealed concerning the battle of Uhud (Tafsir al-Jalalayn, Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn ‘Abbas, Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi, Tafsir al-Tustari and Ibn… Read More ›

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 ›

Quran 3:121 – The Battle Of Uhud

Background There is a agreement among scholars that these verses were revealed concerning the battle of Uhud (Tafsir al-Jalalayn, Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn ‘Abbas, Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi and Tafsir Ibn Kathir) Previously, having written about the Battle of Uhud, this conflict took place as a consequence of the Quraysh declaring war against the Muslims,… Read More ›

Invasion Of Badr (Third Badr)?

Some scholars’ say this is the second Badr, which happened in the year 4 Hijri. But there are enough evidences to say that this is the third Badr. After the battle of Uhud, Abu Sufyan told the Muslims that they will come to Badr the following year and fight them. So when time passed, and was… Read More ›

Harith Ibn Hisham Joined In A Number Of Wars Against Muslims?

The Prophet Mohammad ordered the killing of Harith ibn Hisham on the conquest of Makkah because he joined in a number of wars against the Muslims. But he (Harith) asked to be forgiven and the Prophet (p) granted his wish. Tabari: Footnote 677: Al-Harith b. Hisham b. al-Mughirah al-Makhzumi, a member of an important Meccan… Read More ›