THE EVENTS THAT TOOK PLACE PRI OR TO THE ACTUAL B AT TLE

Biography of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon

him)

1) The Religious Element

The Events that took place Prior to the Actual Battle

Societal Concerns Avenge battle of Badr

Abu Sufyan did not distribute the merchandise of the caravan Nobles of Quraish want to use this wealth to fight Messenger of

Allah (SAWS) Abdullah ibn Abee Rabee'ah, 'Ikrimah ibn Abee Jahl, Al-

Haarith ibn Hishaam, Huwaitib ibn Abdul-Uzzah, Abdul- ibn Umayyah, safwaan ibn Umayyah went to Abu Sufyan

Jubair ibn Mutim Wahshee Revenge of uncle Tu’aimah ibn Adee uncle of Jubair

The Economic Factor Quraish economy was based on two trading journeys,

One in the summer to Ash-Sham Other in the winter to Yemen

Political concerns From the day Badr ended, Quraish’s position of leadership in

Arabia began to take a sharp decline.

The Army of the Quraish begins Its journey to Al-Madeenah

3000 fighters, accompanied by women, slaves and members of neighboring tribes

Arabs from Kinaanah and Abu Tuhaamah tribes joined in expedition

50000 gold deenars were raised for its military expedition to Uhud

Gathering Information about the enemy

Al Abbas ibn Abdul-Mutallib (RA) letter to Prophet (SAWS) 3000 fighters 200 horses 700 men attired in armour 3000 camels Weapons

Al-Hubaab ibn Al-Mundhir ibn AI-Jamooh (RA) 3000 a little more or less 200 horses Armour (approx. 700 pieces) Women with Difaaf and Al-Akbaar

Prophet (SAWS) kept it secret from general populationShared the information with Muhajiroon and Ansaar

Incident with Sa’d ibn Ar-Rabee (RA)

Consulting with his companions

Face Enemy in Madeenah Prophet Muhammad (SAWS)

proposed this idea Abdullah ibn Ubai ibn Salool agreed

Internal discord among tribes Seige would end in victory of

muslims Highly motivated to defend their

wives, children, parents and relatives

Families could have participated in various ways

Information about streets and alleyways

It is easy to kill those coming inside

Face Enemy outside Madeenah Ansaar pledged to support

messenger of Allah Muhajiroon thought it is their

responsibility to defend Al-Madeenah and prevent destroying of gardens and fields of Ansaar

Those who missed out on Badr Simply besieging Al-Madeenah,

the Quraish would achieve a victory of sorts. Most muslims expected siege to

last for long time

Note:

Consultation with Companions

Taking firm decision and acting upon it A state of emergency was announced throughout Al-Madeenah Some of the companions attired themselves in armour and stood guard over

the messenger of Allah

The Muslim Army Heads for Uhud

A secret departure and route Around midnight (Abu Khaitamah RA): Best possible route not to be seen by enemy

Mirba’s land (blind and hypocrite) Religious needs outweigh the material needs of the few One should choose important of the two matters

The Hypocrite Ibn Salool withdraws with 1/3 of Muslim army He claimed no fighting would take place with polytheist He complained that the Prophet (SAWS) did not listen to him

when he suggested to fight from within Madeenah

Abdullah ibn Amr ibn Haraam’s reaction to the withdrawal of the Hypocrites He called out to them saying, "I remind you about Allah and warn you not to

betray your people and your Prophet at a time when their enemy has arrived”. Hypocrites: Had we known that you are going to fight, we would not have surrendered

you. we think that there will not be any fighting "May Allah distance you (from all goodness), 0 enemies of Allah. For indeed,

Allah will make matters take such a tum that his Prophet (SAWS) will not need you in the least."

Banu Salamah and Banu Haarithah On verge of withdrawing as well

Jaabir ibn I Abdullah (RA) a member of one the two above mentioned clans, said, This Verse was revealed about us – about Banu Salamah and Banu Haarithah and I would not love for it to not have been revealed, for in it Allah (SWT) says: But Allah was their Wali (Supporter and Protector).

What to do with Ibn Salool and his followers:

Taking help from Non-Muslims A group of jews near a place called Ash Shaikhain Contractual obligation to help Muslims

The Prophet (SAWS) sends back some companions (RA) because of young age Abdullah ibn Umar (RA), Zaid ibn Thaabit (RA), Usaamah ibn Zaid

(RA), Zaid ibn Arqam (RA), AI-Baraa ibn Aazib (RA), Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudree (RA)

Raafai ibn Khadeej (RA) was permitted to fight bcoz he was skilled spear-thrower

Story of Samurah ibn Jundub (RA) If skill and endurance then youths can fightProphet’s (SAWS) Companions (RA) desired to struggle

for the cause of Islam

Prophets Strategy for the Impending battle

Chose fifty men to be archers

“O people, what Allah commanded me to do in His Book, I command you to do(now): work is His obedience and desist from the matters that He forbade. Indeed, today you are in a place of reward and savings (reward that you are saving for the Hereafter), atleast for those among you who know their responsibilities and then prepare themselves to fullfil them upon patience, certainly (of faith), seriousness, and activeness. For Indeed, fighting against the enenmy is hard and unpleasand; few are those who patiently do it. For indeed, Allah is with those who obey Him, and the Shaitaan is with thos who disobey Allah. So begin your deeds with patience upon Jihaad, and in doing so, search out what Allah promised you. And you must follow what I command you to do, for indeed, I ardently want you to do what is right. And indeed, discord, disagreement and losing heart are part of what it means to be incapable and weak, which Allah (SWT) does not love, and for which Allah grants neither help nor victory”

3 Battalions

Muhajiroon Musab ibn Umair

(RA)

Aus Usaid ibn Hudair

(RA)Khazraj

Al-Hubaab ibn Al-Mundhir (RA)

The strategic importance of both mount uhud and mount Ainain

The strategic importance of both mount uhud and mount Ainain

Abdullah ibn Jubair (RA) archers leader Deter horsemen from attempting to go around it Ignore what was happening on the battlefield Prophets Instructions:

"Even if you see that we are being snatched away by birds, do not leave this position of yours until I send for you. And even if you see that we have defeated the enemy and have crushed them, do not leave until I send you”

“Shower their horsemen with arrows, so that they do not come upon us from behind. And remain firm your position, regardless of whether we are winning or losing."

Purpose of Archers First, to take control of mountaintop To protect the muslims from rear of their army To prevent enemy horsemen from riding around the mountain and

from approaching the Muslims

Straightening the Rows Strengthen the rows similar to rows for prayers Front row strongest fighters