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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 ›
‘Fight The Cause Of Allah… For The Oppressed…’ – Quran 4:71-77
Background Madinan verses. Analysing Verses 4:71 O you who have believed, take your precaution and [either] go forth in companies or go forth all together. 4:72 And indeed, there is among you he who lingers behind; and if disaster strikes you, he says,” Allah has favored me in that I was not present with them.”… 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 ›
‘And Fight In The Cause Of God…’ – Quran 2:244
2:244 And fight in the cause of God and know that God is Hearing and Knowing. 2:245 Who is it that would loan God a goodly loan so He may multiply it for him many times over? And it is God who withholds and grants abundance, and to Him you will be returned. 2:246 Have… Read More ›
‘Seize Them And Kill Them Wherever You Find Them…’ – Quran 4:89 – 91
Background Tafsir al-Jalalayn, Muhammed Asad and Maulana Muhammed Ali commentary of the Quran say these passages refer to Banu Asad and Ghatafan tribes. These tribes have in a number of occasions been hostile and sided with enemies of the Prophet (p). And waged war against the Muslims. Others, such as Ibn Kathir and Maududi’s Quran… 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 ›
Expedition Of Ka’b ibn ‘Umair Al-Ghifari
Islamic sources state that the Companions were sent out to do missionary work i.e., preaching the message of Islam, inviting people to Islam. When the Companions reached a place called Dhat Atla (Atlah), they encountered a lot of people, the Muslims started preaching and inviting people to Islam, instead of peacefully responding by declining the… Read More ›
The Expedition Of Shuja Ibn Wahb Al-Asadi
It is claimed by some that the expedition of Shuja ibn Wahb al-Asadi took place as a result that the Muslims wanted to steal stuff from the Banu Amir tribe. However, this not true. It is reported in our Islamic sources that one of the reasons Companions of the Prophet (p) were despatched, was a… Read More ›
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