Tag Archives: Seerah

Best Conduct – Before the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, departed Medina for the expedition which became the Battle of Badr, he ordered his son-in-law Uthman Bin Affan, may Allah be pleased with him, to stay in Medina and nurse his wife, the daughter of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace andContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 178”

The Divine Decision – Prior to leaving Mecca for the Battle of Badr, the non-Muslim leaders of Mecca held onto the drapes of the House of Allah, the Exalted, the Kaaba, and pleaded to Allah, the Exalted, to grant victory to the group He favoured. In this regard, Allah, the Exalted, revealed chapter 8 AlContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 177”

Seeking the Hereafter – After the Battle of Badr, some of the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, disputed over the spoils of war, as some of them collected it, others pursued the non-Muslim soldiers to ensure they did not return and others remained guarding the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be uponContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 176”

Consequences of Actions – During the Battle of the Badr, the archenemy of Islam, Abu Jahl, was killed by two young Companions, may Allah be pleased with them. When he was pointed out to them, they charged at him until they mortally wounded him. Then, Abdullah Bin Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, foundContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 175”

Hating for Allah (SWT) – After the Battle of Badr was over and the non-Muslims were defeated, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, ordered the bodies of the non-Muslims to be placed in an old well. Abu Hudhaifah Bin Utbah, may Allah be pleased with him, became visibly sad when heContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 174”

Uncompromising in Faith – During the Battle of Badr, Umar Ibn Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, confronted and killed his maternal uncle, Aas Ibn Hashim. This has been discussed in Imam Muhammad As Sallaabee’s, Umar Ibn Al Khattab, His Life & Times, Volume 1, Pages 93-94. Umar, may Allah be pleased with him,Continue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 173”

Perceiving the Hereafter – During the Battle of Badr, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, encouraged the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, to fight the non-Muslims and promised them Paradise in return. When Umayr Bin Hamaam, may Allah be pleased with him, heard this promise, he threw down someContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 172”

A Bad Companion – During the Battle of Badr, the Devil took the form of a non-muslim leader and joined the army of the non-Muslims and encouraged them to battle the muslims while promising to protect and aid them. But after the Devil witnessed the Angels descending from the Heavens to aid the Muslim armyContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 171”

Help from the Heavens – During the Battle of Badr, Allah, the Exalted, sent thousands of Angels to help the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and his Companions, may Allah be pleased with them. Chapter 8 Al Anfal, verse 12: “[Remember] when your Lord inspired to the angels, “I am withContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 170”

Bravery – During the Battle of Badr, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, was nearest to the enemy than anyone else and he was the bravest man that day. This has been recorded in Imam Ibn Kathir’s, the Life of the Prophet, Volume 2, Pages 282. Ali Ibn Abu Talib, mayContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 169”