Fighting begins
Fighting begins (70) Heading the truncated army, the Prophet ﷺ marched towards Uhud through a short route leaving the enemy forces in the western part of the area. He descended into …
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The Battle of Uhud
The Battle of Uhud (69) Now the Quraysh had two humiliating episodes to live down. Badr and Qardah were bitter losses, and it was time to channel all their anger and …
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The plan
The plan (68) Having received the Prophet’s permission to entrap Ka’b, Muhammad bin Muslimah went to Ka’b. After Ka’b’s initial wariness had worn off, Muhammad confided, “This man [indicating the Prophet …
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Expedition of Saweeq
Expedition of Saweeq (67) Meanwhile, Abu Sufyan was still smarting over the defeat at Badr. He thirsted for another military encounter, one which he felt sure would go their way, and …
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Banu Qaynuqa
Banu Qaynuqa (66) Ruqayyah dies and Uthman marries Umm Kulthoom When the Prophet ﷺ left for the battle of Badr, his daughter, Ruqayyah was ill. The Prophet ﷺ asked Uthman , …
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The spoils of war
The spoils of war (65) Return to Madinah While the Muslims were heading back to Madinah, the Prophet ﷺ received a revelation from Allah concerning the distribution of the spoils of …
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Day of Distinction
Day of Distinction (64) With Abu Jahl’s death the Quraysh were humbled. They scattered, defeated by an army of men and angels, and thus ended the Battle of Badr. It was …
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Abu Jahl killed
Abu Jahl killed (63) As befitting a general, Abu Jahl was well-protected during the battle by men carrying swords and spears. He was so well guarded no Muslim could even …
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The Challenge
The Challenge (62) Challenge to single combat The Quraysh’s three best horsemen, Utbah bin Rabi’a, Shayba bin Rabi’a, and Waleed bin Utbah, stepped forward and challenged the Muslims to a single …
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The Battle of Badr
The Battle of Badr (61) The caravan that the Muslims hoped to seize was headed by Abu Sufyan bin Harb. It consisted of forty men, one thousand camels and goods worth about …
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