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The Sacred Month of Moharram

(Significance & Virtues)
(Hamid Ali Aleemi) Lecturer in A.I.I.S Karachi
Hamidali41@gmail.com

The meaning of the word "Moharram": It is an Arabic word, which means "Forbidden" & "Sacred". Even before Islam, this month was always known as a sacred month in which all unlawful acts were forbidden, prominently the shedding of blood. The Month of Moharram is a blessed and important month. It is the first month of the Hijri Calendar (Lunar Calendar) and is one of the four sacred months concerning which Allah says in the Holy Quran: Undoubtedly, the number of months with Allah is twelve in the Book of Allah since the day He made the Heavens and Earth, four of them are sacred. That is the right religion, then wrong not yourselves in these months. [Al-Tawbah 9: 36] Abu Bakrah ( ) reported that the Holy Prophet said: The year is twelve months of which four are sacred, the three consecutive months of Zul-Qadah, Zul-Hijjah and Moharram, and Rajab Mudar, which comes between Jumaada and Shabaan. [Sahih Bukhari: 2958]. Events of Moharram: Prior to Islam & During Islam: * Hazrat Adam ( ) was born and had entered Paradise on the 10th of Moharram. * Hazrat Ayyub ( ) was cured from his illness. * A way was made in the sea for Bani Israel. * Hazrat Suleman (Solomon) ( ) was ordained King. * The oceans and Heavens were created. [Tanbihul-Gaafileen] * The nation of Hazrat Younus ( ) was forgiven. [Kanzul Ummal: 8: 24256] * Hazrat Hussain ( ) was martyred in this month. * The Prophet Muhammed went to defeat Bani Muhaarin and Bani Tha'laba (Tribes of Bani Gatfan) in the year 4 A.H, etc. Blessing of Moharram: There are many bounties of this Sacred Month, especially the 10th of Moharram, called "Aashurah"; some of them are as following: (1) One should be generous on his or her family and dependants and spend more on them than what is normally spent, because Rasulullah said: "One who generously spends on his family on the day of Aashurah, Allah will increase (his provision) for the whole year."
[Baihaqi, Shubul Iman: 3631].

(2) Fasting: Abu Hurairah ( ) said: The Messenger of Allah said: "The best of fasting after Ramadan is fasting Allahs month of Moharram." [Sahih Muslim: 1982]. In another Hadith, Hazrat Ibn Abbas ( ) reports that the Messenger of Allah said: "The one, who keeps a fast in the month of Moharram will receive the reward of thirty fasts for each fast (in this sacred month)." [Tabrani: 3: 960, Kanzul Ummal: 8: 24236]. The Day of Aashurah (10th Moharram): Although the month of Moharram is a sacred month as a whole, the 10th of Moharram is the most sacred among all its days. The day is named "Aashurah". It is one of the most important and blessed days of Allah in the Islamic Calendar. According to the Holy companion, Hazrat Ibn Abbas ( ,) when the Holy Prophet migrated to Madinah, he found that the Jews of Madina used to fast on the 10th

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day of Moharram. They said that it was the day on which the Holy Prophet Moosa ( ) and his followers crossed the Red Sea miraculously, and the Pharaoh was drowned in its water. On hearing this from the Jews, the Holy Prophet than you. So the Prophet said, We are more closely related to Moosa
[Abu Dawood: 2088]

directed the Muslims to fast on the day of Aashurah.

According to another Hadith, it is more advisable that the fast of Aashurah should be either preceeded or suceded by an additional fast, as The Holy Prophet said: "Observe the fast of Aashurah and oppose the Jews, fast a day before it or a day after."
[Baihaqi, Shubul Iman: 3630]

The Reward for the Fasting on the day of Aashurah: Hazrat Abu Qatadah ( ) narrated that Rasulullah said: I have strong hope that Allah will forgive the previous years sins for fasting on the day of Aashurah. [Sunun Tirmizi: 1:151]. The sins referred to here are minor sins (sagherah). Taubah is required to secure forgiveness for major sins (kaberah). It means that one should fast two days: the 9th and 10th of Moharram or the 10th and 11th. The reason of this additional fast as mentioned by the Holy Prophet is that the Jews used to fast on the day of Aashurah alone, and the Holy Prophet wanted to distinguish the Islmaic-way of fasting from that of the Jews. Therefore, he advised the Muslims to add another fast to the day of Aashurah. Hence, it is important to either fast on the 9th and the 10th or the 10th and the 11th of Moharram. To fast only on the day of Aashurah is Makrooh as stated by Allamah Ibn Aabideen Shaami in his book "Fatawa Shami". (Fatawa Shami: 2:418-419). Did You Know? The significance of the Day of Aashurah is from the time of our Holy Prophet Muhammad , but even before him as mentioned earlier. Thus, to attribute the significance of Aashurah to the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain ( ) only is incorrect. Therefore, the host of baseless customs with regard to his martyrdom must be discarded. The martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain ( ) was indeed a great tragedy but Islam is not a religion of perpetual mourning. Having love for Hazrat Imam Hussain () does not necessarily mean that his blessed name should be lamented upon especially when he gained the status of a Shaheed (Martyr), but instead we should convey Thawaab (reward) to him and donate on his behalf for the pleasure of Allah Almighy, and especially intend firmly to follow his foot steps, that how he sacrificed his wealth, family members and even his life for the Cause of Islam. Lamenting, mourning, displaying grief and beating heads are forbidden in Islam. To carry out these acts especially on this Day of Aashurah is a Bid'ah (bad innovation in Islam). To take part in them or to look at them with respect is not permissible, as mentioned with detail in "Fatawa Razaviya". Dirges (songs of mourning) should be abstained from as they have been clearly prohibited in Islam. Some people think that it is not good to marry in the month of Moharram. This is also a baseless conception. Let us observe this great day according to the ways of Rasulullah and the Sahabah ( ,) and refrain from all innovations which deprive us of the blessings from Almighty Allah. What is the status of Yazid bin Muawiyay in Scholars Eye?

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As for as the matter of Yazid bin Muawiyah is concerned, so Imam Ahmed Raza Khan has mentioned in his "Fatawa" that We -Hanafi School of thought- are of the pinion about Yazid that We neither regard him as a Kafir (nonbeliever) nor we accurse him but we remain silent about him. Imam Ahmed Raza has quoted three different opinions about him in his Fatawa vol. 14, page 682: 1. Imam Ghazali and those who follow his way hold this opinion that "He is a Muslim even if he has committed many major sins". 2. Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal and other hold this that "He is Kafir (unbeliever). 3. Imam Abu Hanifa and almost whole Hanafi School of thought including Imam Ahmed Raza Khan hold this opinion that it is better to remain silent in him. May Allah guide us all upon the Straight Path and save us from every act, which brings His displeasure. Ameen..!

(The 2nd Month of Islamic Calendar) Hamid Ali Aleemi Lecturer in A.I.I.S Karachi Hamidali41@gmail.com Meaning: Literal meaning "Empty", in Pre-Islamic days during this month the houses used to be empty and deserted because the ban on going to war in the Month of Muharram came to an end and everyone proceeded towards the battlefield. Safar also means to be "yellow". When the names of the months were being given, it was the season of autumn and the leaves of the trees were yellow. The Month of Safar during the Days of Ignorance: The Muhaddithin (the Scholars of Hadith) have recorded many of the superstitions harboured by the Arabs during the Days of Ignorance. A few of them are mentioned below: 1. The pre-Islamic Arabs believed Safar to be a snake which lives in the stomach of a human being and bites the person, when he feels hunger. This is the discomfort one experiences when gripped by the pangs of hunger. 2. Some said: Safar are worms which originate in the liver and ribs due to which the colour of the person becomes yellow, a condition we know today as jaundice. 3. According to some, the month of Safar flanked by Muharram and Rablul Awwal is full of calamities and misfortune. With the advent of Islam and the teachings of Rasoolullah ( ,) all evil and incorrect beliefs common in pre-Islamic times were discarded. (Ma-Sabata-Bissunnah). The Month of Safar in Islam: Safar-ul-Muzafar is one of the most precious Months because the Beloved Prophet used to keep fast the 13th to 15th of this month of the other Months of the year, and because of the Urs (Death Anniversary) of the Great Pillars of Islam, who dedicated their lives for the Cause of Islam and passed away in this month; their Urs is celebrated every year with great respect and reverence though out the world, some of their names are mentioned in the following: 1. Hazrat Bahauddin Zakariyah Multani ( ) on 7th day. 2. Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhitaa'i ( ) on 14th day. 3. Hazrat Daa'ta Gang Bukhsh Ali Higwairi ( ) on 20th day. 4. Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Qadri ( ) on 25th day. 5. Hazrat Mujaddid Alfe-Sani Sheikh Ahmed Sarhandi ( ) on 28th day. 6. Hazrat Imam Hasan Mujtaba ( ) got martyrdom on 28th day. 7. Hazrat Peer Maher Ali Shah ( ) on 29th day. Superstition & the Month of Safar: To believe that the month of Safar is inauspicious, and particularly to believe that its first thirteen days are "bad luck" -in Urdu known as "Tera Tazi"- or that it is harmful to marry or propose to marry or undertake a journey, etc. during these days are beliefs which are against the teachings of Islam. In pre-Islamic days people considered the month of Safar to be evil and ominous. Our beloved Prophet Mohammad ( ) strongly rejected such beliefs and ideas. The truth is that no time, day, month or date is in itself evil, but the deeds of people are either good or bad. The time spent in the performance of good deeds will be auspicious and the time spent in sins and the disobedience of Allah Almighty will be evil and ominous. The month of Safar is not ominous. Evil deeds and incorrect beliefs are ominous and should be given up and repented for. It is incorrect to postpone or delay marriage or its proposal or a journey, etc. because of such beliefs.

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ii Now-a-days, unfortunately due to the lack of the True Islamic Knowledge, some of the Muslims hold incorrect beliefs regarding the Month of Safar, as: 1. A Nikah (marriage ceremony) performed in this month would not be successful. 2. This month is full of misfortune and calamities. 3. To commence any important venture, business etc. during this month will bring bad luck. 4. The first to the thirteenth of Safar is ill-fortune and evil. 5. The person who distributes food or money on the 13th of Safar will be saved from its illfortune. 6. To celebrate the last Wednesday of Safar and regard it as a holiday etc. Some of the people argue that it comes in the Hadith that "whoever gives the good news of the ending of the month of Safar, the Holy Prophet will give him the glad tiding of entrance into Paradise", this is a fabricated and baseless Hadith. (Kashful Khifa: 2418, Vol: 2). The polytheists believed the month of Safar up to the 13th day to be inauspicious; hence, Rasulullah ( ) rejected this superstition. It is therefore wrong for Muslims to adopt the ways of the non-Muslims and to entertain the very beliefs which he had come to change. The teachings of Allah Almighty and His beloved Prophet Mohammad ( ) give us clear guidelines on such incorrect beliefs. Allah Almighty says in the Qur'an: "No calamity befalls but by the leave of Allah. And whosoever believes in Allah, Allah will guide his heart. And Allah knows everything". (Surah Taghabun 64, verse: 11) These erroneous beliefs have also been condemned in the context of the following Ahadith: 1. There is no superstitious owl, bird, no star-promising rain, no bad omen in the month of Safar. (Sahih Muslim: 4118). 2. There is no bad omen in the month of Safar and no Ghouls (evil spirits). (Sahih Muslim: 4120). 3. There is no evil omen, no superstitious owl, bird and no bad omen in the month of Safar.
(Sahih Bukhari: 5316, 5378).

The above Ahadith clearly refutes all incorrect beliefs and superstitions regarding the Month of Safar. These incorrect beliefs flow from the pre-Islamic period of Jahiliyyah (Days of Ignorance) and unfortunately still going on. What to do? 1. To shun all types of erroneous beliefs and superstitions regarding the blessed Month of Safar. 2. To understand that the most unfortunate person is he, who disobeys the Commandments Allah Almighty and His Beloved Prophet ( ) for example: he does not observe the Obligatory Prayers five times a day, nor he pay Zakat (Islamic alms-fee) etc. 3. We should understand that all conditions which befalls us, good or bad, favourable, or unfavourable are from Allah Almighty (as a result of our actions). He says: "And whatever affliction reached you is due to what Your hands have earned; and He pardons much." (Surah 42, Verse: 30). 4. On the first night of the month of Safar, after Isha Prayer, every Muslim should read 4 Rakats (nafil prayer) in the following manner: In the first Rakat after Surah Fatiha read Surah Kafiroon 15 times and in the second Rakat Surah Ikhlas 15 times and in the third Rakat Surah Falaq 15 times and in the fourth Surah Naas 15 times. After completing the prayer recite 4th verse from Surah Fatiha once in Arabic, then read 70 times Darood (Blessings upon the Holy Prophet). Then Allah Almighty shall protect him from every tribulation and difficulty and would give him great reward. (Rahat Al Kaloob). May Allah protect all Muslims from tribulations and difficulties in this world and hereafter, and grant the ability to accept and practice upon all the beautiful teachings of our Beloved Rasool ( ,) Aameen.!

Celebrating EID-MILAAD-UN-NABI in Rabi al Awwal

(The 3rd Month of Islamic Calendar)

By: Hamid Ali Aleemi

(Lecturer in Aleemiyah Institute of Islamic Studies, Karachi)

Hamidali41@gmail.com The Literal Meaning: It means "First Spring", because Rabi means "Spring" and Awwal means "First", When the names were being given, this month Rabi 'al Awwal, and the month of Rabi' al Akhir followed, saw the end of Spring and thus named Rabi 'al Akhir. Significance of the Month: Our beloved Rasulullah ,a mercy of all mankind was born in this month. He migrated from Makkah to Madina and departed from this world 63 years later. There is a brief introduction of his great life in the following: BIRTH: Place: Makkah Mukarramah. Time: Subh Sadiq (dawn). Day: Monday Date: 12th. Month: Rabi 'al Awwal Year: 570 A.D. (in the year of Lord) DEMISE: Place: Home of Hazrat Ayesha in Madina. Time: Between Chast and Zawal (forenoon & noon) Day: Monday Month: Rabi 'al Awwal Year: 11 A.H. (After Hijra) Age at the time of Death: 63 years Buried: In the home of Sayyidah Ayesha Allah Almighty says in the Holy Quran: Say you, "only Allah" grace and only His mercy, on it therefore let them rejoice. That is better than all their wealth. (Yunus: 58). In this verse, Allah Almighty tells us that we should be happy when we receive blessings and mercy from Him. Without doubt, the Prophet is the greatest mercy and blessing of Allah Almighty Allah Almighty says in the Quran: "And We sent not you, but a mercy for all worlds". (Al-Anbiyaa, 107). Allah Almighty says in the Quran: "O prophet! The Communicator of unseen news, no doubt, We have sent you as a present beholder and bearer of glad tiding and a Warner and an inviter towards Allah by His command and a brightening sun. And give glad tidings to the believers, that for them is great bounty of Allah. (Al-aHzaab, 45-47) Allah Almighty says in the Quran: "...remind them of the day of Allah". (Ibrahim: 5) Allahs greatest favour on mankind is the birth of the Prophet .This means that the Milaad (Birth Day) of the Prophet is a Day of Allah, therefore we should remember it. The greatest favour which Allah Almighty has bestowed us with, is the sending down of the Prophet .Imam Muslim writes that the Prophet was asked about the fast on Mondays, which he used to keep, the Prophet replied: This is the day of my birth, and the revelation was sent to me. (Sahih Muslim: 1978). This proves that the Prophet kept fast on Mondays to show gratitude for his birth. Imam Bukhari writes that: When Abu Lahab died, someone from his household (Prophet's uncle Hazrat Abbas ) saw him in a dream, he asked him: what happened in the grave? He said: I am being punished severely, but on Mondays, I get water from my finger with which I freed (his slave girl) Thuwayba. (Sahih Bukhari: 4711). This proves that a disbeliever (kaafir), Abu Lahab, was happy on the day of the birth of the Prophet and was rewarded by having his punishment reduced. If this is so with him, then indeed Allah will bless a Muslim who rejoices the birth of the Prophet .

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This Hadith has been used by many Scholars (Ulamaa), to justify the celebration of "Milaad. A person may ask: When did Abbaas ( ) have this dream? Was it before or after he embraced Islam? The answer to this is that he had this dream after coming into the fold of Islam. (Seerah-Ibn-Hashaam). Abu Lahab died after the battle of Badr before which Hazrat Abbaas ( ) embraced Islam. If such a person can be rewarded for celebrating the Milaad of the Prophet ,then imagine how great the reward would be for a Muslim when he celebrates it. Some people have the opinion that King Abu Saeed introduced the celebrating of this occasion. This is not true because Hafidh Ibn Kathir states that in the 5th Century Hijri, a King named Malik Shah celebrated it also with a gathering. (Tareekh Ibn Katheer biography of Malik Shah). All the Muslims of the world celebrate the Milaad of the Prophet with love and respect. If someone does not celebrate it, we do not call them a kafir or sinner, because the matter of Milaad does not affect the Faith (Aqeedah) of a person. The celebrating of this should not cause any divisions among Muslims. Some one may raise this objection: How can there be an Eid-Milaad-un-nabi when there are only two Eids (Al-Fitr and Al-AdhHaa)? The answer of this is that the term Eid Day does not specifically apply to the Two Eid Days, but to Blessed Days also, as Allah Almighty says in the Quran: Prophet Jesus ( ) prayed to Allah Almighty: O Allah our Lord, send down to us a tray of food from the heaven so that it may be an occasion of rejoicing for us, for the first and the last of us and a sign from You, and provide for us and You are the best of Providers. (Al-Maaidah, 114). Imam Hakim ( ) writes that the Prophet said: Friday is also an Eid Day. Once, in the Prophets time Eid came on Friday and the Prophet said: Allah has given you two Eids today. (Mustadrak: 1015). Imam Tirmidhee writes: Abdullah-bin-Abbaas ( ) was reciting verse 3 of surah maaida, from the Quran, a Jew, sitting close-by heard it and said to Abdullah: If that Verse, which you recited, was revealed to us, we would make that day an Eid Day. Abdullah-bin-Abbas ( ) replied: When this verse was revealed, there were two Eids on that day. One of them was the Hajj day and the other Friday. (Tirmidhee , Kitab Tafsir: 2970). From the references above, it is proved that this term does not apply to the two "Eid Days" particularly, but instead, it could be used for any Islamic holy day. This means that we can refer to Milaad-un-Nabi as Eid-Milaad-un-nabi. How to celebrate Milaad? In this blissful month it is less as much as we celebrate. If it is possible, so better must take bath every day change cloth which must be immaculate and fragmented. From the beginning till 12th of this month we must keep our house immaculate and lightened on this basis and pray that Almighty Allah may bless our graves with His Divine light, gather in order to send salutations (Esal-e-Swaab) to the beloved Prophet give charity to the poor and remember his birth and virtues of him. We do not say that one must celebrate Milaad only on 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal, in fact it can be celebrated at anytime of the year. Generally Milaad-un-Nabi is celebrated, on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, by Muslims all over the world. In every Muslim country, there is a public holiday for Milaad-un-Nabi, except some of the countries, but even in these countries, the people celebrate Milaad individually. The birth of the Prophets of Allah has been mentioned in the Quran. For example, Adam, Musaa, Isa, and Yahyaa ( .) May Allah bless our hearts, houses, Country Pakistan and all the Muslims of the World, with His Divine light, and give us the power to celebrate this Blessed Day with great respect and reverence all over our life, Ameen! -2-

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17th Ramadan the Battle of Badr (Ghazwa--Badar) Hamid Ali Aleemi Hamidali41@gmail.com Allah Almighty has mentioned the Battle of Badr in the Holy Quran in Surah Al Al-Imran from verse no 123 to 125 and in Surah Al-Anfl (Spoils of war, Booty), from verse no 1 to 50, and other places of the Holy Quran. In the second year of the Hijrah, the Messenger of Allah set out on the 8th of Ramadan with three hundred and ten (or thirteen) of his companions mounted on seventy camels. Amr ibn Umm Maktum was assigned to lead the prayer while Abu Lubabah was left in charge of Madinah. They rode the camels in turn heading towards a caravan led by Abu Sufyan. As they marched on, they sought news of the caravan until they had reached the valley of Dafran where they settled, and news reached them there that the Quraysh had set out from Makkah to protect their caravan. The Holy Quran mentions it in Surah Al-Anfal verse 6 to 7: ((They were disputing with you about the truth after it has become clear, as if they are being driven towards death with their eyes open. And remember, when Allah promised you that in both these parties, one is for you, and you wished, that you should have that in which there is no rankle, and Allah wished that truth be proved truth by His words and to cut off the root of the infidels)). The whole affair then assumed different proportions for it was no longer the caravan, the question was whether to confront the Quraysh or not. So Allahs Messenger consulted the Muslims. Abu Bakr and then Umar voiced their opinions, then al-Miqdad ibn Amr arose and said: O Messenger of Allah! Go where Allah tells you, for we are with you. We shall not say as the children of Israel said to Moses You and your Lord go and fight and we will stay at home, but you and your Lord go and fight and we will fight with you. The Muslims then went silent, and he said, Give me advice O men! by which he meant the Ansar who had paid allegiance to him at al-Aqabah. They had pledged to protect him as they protected their wives and children, with the stipulation that they were not responsible to fight with him outside Madinah. When the Ansar sensed that he meant them, Sad ibn Muadh who was holding their banner said, It seems as if you mean us, O Messenger of Allah. He said, Yes. Sad said, We believe in you, we declare your truth, and we witness that what you have brought us is the truth, and we have given you our word and agreement to hear and obey; so go where you wish, we are with you; and by He who sent you, if you were to ask us to cross this sea and you plunged into it, we would plunge into it with you; not a man would stay behind. We do not dislike the idea of meeting our enemy tomorrow. We are experienced in war, capable of fighting. It may well be that Allah will let us show you something which will bring you joy, so take us along with Allahs blessing. The Messenger of Allah was delighted with Sads words and said, Proceed with full confidence, for Allah has promised me one of the two parties, and by Allah, it is as though I can now see the place where they will be killed. The Messenger of Allah and his Companions journeyed until they had nearly reached Badr. They realized that the Qurayshs troops were nearby and so Ali, al-Zubayr ibn Awwam, and Sad ibn Abi Waqqas with a number of his Companions were sent to the well at Badr in search of news. They returned with two young men whom they questioned. They disclosed the number of the Quraysh at between nine hundred to a thousand men and that the nobles of the Quraysh were out in force to

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protect the caravan. The Messenger of Allah realized that they were facing a force which was three times the size of his own and that he would be in for a fierce battle. The Prophet informed the Muslims that Makkah had thrown out the pieces of its liver (or the best of her sons) into the battle and that they should harden their resolve. The Muslims vowed to stand up to the enemy, they settled by the well of Badr where they built a cistern and filled it with water. Then they stopped up all the other wells so that they would have plenty of water and the enemy would have nothing to drink, at the same time they also built a canopy for the Messenger of Allah to reside in. The Quraysh took up their positions and the skirmishes of battle began. AlAswad ibn Abd al-Asad stepped forward to destroy the cistern that the Muslims had built. Hamzah dealt with him by smiting him and sending his foot flying. He fell on his back with blood streaming from his foot and Hamza followed him and struck him, killing him near the cistern. Then, Utbah ibn Rabiah stepped forth between his brother Shayba and his son al-Walid. Hamzah, Ali and Ubaydah ibn al-Harith stepped forward to meet them. Hamzah quickly dealt Shayba a blow and Ali soon disposed of al-Walid. Hamzah and Ali turned on Utbah who stood firm against Ubaydah and they dispatched him, carrying off their injured companion afterwards. Then the two sides advanced and drew near each other on Friday morning on th the 17 of Ramadan. The Messenger of Allah straightened the ranks and incited the Muslims to fight. The Muslims were encouraged by Allahs Messengers words and went forward, as The Holy Quran describes it in Surah Al-Anfal verse 9 to 12: ((When you were crying for help from your Lord, then He responded to you that I am going to help you with a series of thousand angels (10). And Allah did this but for your pleasure and in order that your hearts might find contentment; and there is no help but from Allah undoubtedly; Allah is Dominant, Wise. (11) When He covered you with drowsiness, it was a security from Himself, and sent down water upon you from heaven that He might cleanse you therewith and remove from you the filth of the devil (Satan) and might give courage to your hearts and make your steps firm therewith. (12) When (O beloved Prophet!) your Lord was revealing to the angles that, 'I am with you,' keep ye firm the Muslims. Soon I shall cast terror into the hearts of the infidels, then strike above the necks of the infidels and strike off every finger tips of them)). The fighting broke out fiercely and Qurayshi heads went flying from their bodies, the Muslims becoming stronger in belief all the time chanting Ahad! Ahad! (The One! the One!). Allahs Messenger stood in the middle of the melee took a handful of pebbles and threw them at the Quraysh saying, Foul be those faces! The Holy Quran explains it like this: ((Therefore you did not slay them, but Allah slew them. And O beloved Prophet! The dust that you did throw, you did not throw, but Allah threw, and in order that He might confer on the Muslim a better reward than it. Undoubtedly, Allah is Hearing, Knowing. 18. This, take it and with it is this that Allah is the weakener of the plot of the infidels.)) (Surah Al-Anfal, verse 17-18). Then the Prophet ordered his Companions to charge and they duly obliged until the battle was over and the foe was routed. The Muslims emerged victorious, slaying many warriors and tribal leaders of the Quraysh and capturing many more. The Quraysh fled the battlefield and the Muslims returned to Madinah having achieved a truly great victory.

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For more detail read the commentary of Surah Al-Imran and Surah Al-Anfal, and read the book "Zai un Nabi" (Seerah book) by Peer Mohammad Karm Shah AlAzhari.