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At the Battle of Badr, Allah, the Exalted, initially showed the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, to be few in the sight of the non-Muslims and vice versa, so that the battle would take place and so that the truth could prevail over falsehood. For example, one of the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, judged the enemy number to be 70 and the Companion, may Allah be pleased with him, by his side, judged the enemy to be 100. But once the battle commenced, Allah, the Exalted, showed the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, to be twice the number of the non-Muslims in order to strike fear in their hearts thereby giving aid to the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and his Companions, may Allah be pleased with them. The actual numbers were around 310 Muslims against 1000 non-Muslims. Chapter 8 Al Anfal, verse 44:
“And [remember] when He showed them to you, when you met, as few in your eyes, and He made you [appear] as few in their eyes so that Allah might accomplish a matter already destined…”
And chapter 3 Alee Imran, verse 13:
“Already there has been for you a sign in the two armies which met [in combat at Badr] – one fighting in the cause of Allah and another of disbelievers. They saw them [to be] twice their [own] number by [their] eyesight. But Allah supports with His victory whom He wills. Indeed in that is a lesson for those of vision.”
This has been discussed in Imam Ibn Kathir’s, the Life of the Prophet, Volume 2, Page 269.
Generally speaking, as indicated by the quoted verses, one must adopt an observant mentality whereby they learn from the events of the past as well as from the people around them, so that they choose the right path in life and avoid making the same mistakes other people have made which deprived them of peace of mind, such as pursuing the pleasure of people over the pleasure of Allah, the Exalted, and misusing the blessings they had been granted. Allah, the Exalted, makes it clear that as long as one remains firm on His obedience, He will ensure they overcome every situation they face so that they obtain peace of mind and success in both worlds. Chapter 65 At Talaq, verse 2:
“…And whoever fears Allah – He will make for him a way out”
But it is important to note that this success in not according to the desires of people. It is always according to the infinite knowledge and wisdom of Allah, the Exalted. Therefore, this success occurs according to when it is best for people and in a way which is best for them, even if this is not obvious to them. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 216:
“…But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah knows, while you know not.”
One must therefore remain firm on the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, at all times, knowing they will be granted peace of mind and success in both worlds, one way or another and whether this is obvious to them or not. This obedience involves using the blessings they have been granted correctly, as outlined in the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Chapter 16 An Nahl, verse 97:
“Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while he is a believer – We will surely cause him to live a good life, and We will surely give them their reward [in the Hereafter] according to the best of what they used to do.”
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