The tragedy at Bir Ma’una
The tragedy at Bir Ma’una (80) About the same period, the Muslims suffered another setback more tragic than that at Raj’i. Abu Baraa Amir bin Malik, who was known as “Mal’ab …
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The Vow
The Vow (79) In Safar, 4, A.H., a delegation of the Adal and Qara tribes came to the Prophet ﷺ . They mentioned a surge of interest in Islam among …
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The incident of Raj’i
The incident of Raj’i (78) Ma’bad dismayed the pagans with his description of the ferocity of the Muslims and their extensive preparations for a new encounter. “Muhammad has come out with …
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Hamra Al-Asad
Hamra Al-Asad(77) The following incident illustrates the priority the Muslims placed on the Prophet’s safety. A group of Muslims returning from the battle encountered a woman from the tribe of …
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Ghaseel Al-Malaaika
Ghaseel Al-Malaaika (76) After this exchange, Abu Sufyan went back, and the pagan troops began leaving the area. They rode their camels and kept their horses by their side to indicate the end …
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The Dialogue
The Dialogue (75) Both sides were in a mode of retreat. When the pagans were poised to return to Makkah, Abu Sufyan appeared on Mount Uhud and shouted, “Is Muhammad …
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The Revenge
The Revenge (74) When Hind saw Hamzah’s body, in a gruesome act of vendetta she cut out his belly, extracted his liver, and chewed it, but as she could not swallow …
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The Plight
The Plight (73) When the Muslims saw themselves surrounded, they were overtaken by panic and disorder and failed to chalk out a cohesive plan. Some of them escaped to the south …
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Supernatural Allies
Supernatural Allies (72) With human efforts faltering, Allah sent down supernatural allies to the rescue of His Prophet ﷺ. Jibreel (Gabriel) and Mikaeel (Michael) descended and fought on his behalf. More …
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The rumour
The rumour (71) Standing at the rear along with seven of the Ansar and two men of the Muhajireen, the Prophet ﷺ clearly saw Khalid’s cavalrymen appear from behind the mountain, …
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