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"What do you mean?" asked 'Abbaas. Upon this Abu Jahal referred to the
dream of Aatikah. Whilst these people were engaged in this conversation, Damdam
Ghifaari reached Makkah with Abu Sufyaan's message of the impending
catastrophe. This messenger entered Makkah with torn clothing, with the nose of
his camel severed and bellowing at the top of his voice: "O people of Quraysh!
Salvage your caravan and with due haste, assist the caravan of Abu Sufyaan."
The moment the Quraysh heard this message they rallied their equipment and
men and headed out of Makkah. They reached Badr where they witnessed a true
interpretation of this dream.
Dream of Juhaim bin Salat
In all their ceremonial glory, the Quraysh headed out of Makkah serenading to the
accompaniment of drums and musical instruments. When they reached a place
called Juhfah, Juhaim bin Salat saw a dream. He saw a person riding a horse and
this person also had a camel with him. This rider drew closer and pronounced:
"'Utbah bin Rab'iah is slain, Shaybah bin Rabi'ah is slain, Abul-Hakam (Abu Jahal)
is slain, Umayyah bin Khalaf is slain, so and so and so and so are also slain." This
man then struck a spear into the camel and set it loose within the army. Not a
single tent in the army remained but blotches of blood spattered onto it.
When Abu Jahal heard of this dream, he was fuming with rage. He
sarcastically exclaimed: "This is the second prophet born in the Banu Muttalib.
Tomorrow when we confront the enemy then only will it be known which of us
has been slain.'
When Basbas ◌ُرَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْه and 'Adi ◌ُرَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْه, the two Sahaabah ◌ُرَضِّ اللّهُ عَنْهُم whom
Rasulullah UcleaI sent to spy on Abu Sufyaan's caravan, reached Badr, they
seated their camels at the foot of a hillock close to a water spring. In the interim,
they spied two women in the vicinity chatting with one another. When one of
them demanded payment of a debt from the other, the debtor replied: "Tomorrow
or the day after that, when the trade caravan returns from Syria, I will toil and
labour and pay you whatever is due to you."
Mujaddaa bin 'Amr Juhani, who was also near this water spring, was busy
listening to this intriguing exchange between these two women. When the indebted
woman pledged to repay her creditor what was due to her after doing some manual
labour for the trade caravan that was expected to arrive the next or the following
day, Mujadda commented: "It appears that she is speaking the truth." Saying this,
he promptly withdrew himself from the area and sneaked away.
The instant Basbas Meals and 'Adi Meals gathered this intelligence, they
mounted their camels and rapidly made tracks back to Rasulullah kaf. They
appeared before him and apprised him of this incident.
After the departure of Basbas Meals and 'Adi xeals, Abu Sufyaan, who was
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Rasulullah Uckauf. also happened to come to this spring. He asked Mujjada bin
'Amr: "Did you notice anyone coming or going in this area?" He replied: "Not
really. I only saw two men mounted on camels passing this way. They halted at the
foot of that hillock, rested and watered their camels and after filling their water
skins they moved off. Abu Sufyaan immediately went to the spot where he noticed
some animal droppings. He picked up one of the droppings and split it open. Upon
closer scrutiny, he noticed a seed embedded within it and he exclaimed: "By Allah!
This is a Yasrib (Madinah) date-seed."
At once, he returned from this area and slightly altering the direction of the
caravan, he proceeded towards the coastal road via which he safely reached
Makkah undetected by the Muslims.
As he reached Makkah, he despatched a message to the Quraysh advising
them: "You primarily set out with the express purpose of safeguarding your
property, wealth and the lives of the travellers. Allah has saved your property and
lives. So why do you not return to Makkah?"
To this Abu Jahal responded: "Until and unless we do not proceed to Badr to
eat, drink and celebrate for three days, we will never return to Makkah."
Akhnas bin Shariq, the chieftain of the Banu Zuhrah tribe counselled his
people: "O people of Banu Zuhrah! You originally set out to protect your
merchandise. So Allah Ta'ala has safeguarded your goods from ruin. Now there is
no need to fight. There is no need for us to hurl ourselves into pointless jeopardy as
this man (Abu Jahal) is beckoning us to do. So you might as well return home."
On the counsel of their leader Akhnas bin Shariq, the entire Banu Zuhrah tribe
returned home. Not one of them participated in the battle of Badr. A number of
others also cautioned their people against fighting the enemy. They argued that
since the caravan had returned safe and sound, there was absolutely no need to go
into battle. However, Abu Jahal was adamant. He failed to listen to reason and he
determinedly set out for Badr.
By the time Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم and the Sahaabah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُم landed at Badr,
the disbelievers had already seized control of the water springs. They also promptly
took control of the better areas of Badr. On the contrary, the Muslims neither had
any water nor were any suitable areas available to them. Their area was made up
of rough terrain where it was a dreadful challenge to walk. Their feet would sink
into the ground.
Allah Ta'ala sent down rain. The soft yielding sand turned to hard ground and
the Muslims dug up a few small ponds for Ghusal and Wudhu purposes. In Surah
Anfaal, Allah Ta'ala describes this boon in the following manner:
وَيُنَزِّلُ عَلَيْكُمْ مِّنَ السَّمَآءِ مَآءَ لِّيُطَهِّرَكُمْ بِهِ وَيُذْهِبَ عَنْكُمْ رِجْزَ الشَّيْطِنِ وَلِيَرْبِطَ عَلى
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"And He caused water to descend upon you from the sky so that He may purify you
with it and remove from you the filth (evil insinuations) of shaytaan and to
strengthen your hearts with it and make your feet firm thereby."
[Surah Anfaal verse 11]
Although this water rained down to meet the needs of the Muslims, out of His
sheer mercy, Rasulullah Uckaf, who was a personification of compassion,
keenly allowed his enemies also to drink from the water.
ورَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ despatched Hadhrat Ali صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ The same evening, Rasulullah
Zubair bin 'Awwaam deals, S'ad bin Abi Waqqaas Meals and a few other
Sahaabah peaks to gather some intelligence about the Quraysh.
Coincidentally they chanced upon two slaves whom they apprehended and
returned to base camp with. Rasulullah La was engaged in Salaah whilst
they started interrogating them. The slaves whined: "We are merely water bearers
of the Quraysh. We simply came out to fetch some water for them."
However, their statement failed to convince the Muslims and they started
beating them in the hope that, under pressure of further aggression, they will reveal
the whereabouts or conditions of Abu Sufyaan. They changed their statements
forthwith and whimpered: "Yes, yes! We are members of Abu Sufyaan's caravan."
The moment they said this, they left them alone.
When Rasulullah Uckauf completed his Salaah, he remarked: "When they
were speaking the truth, you beat them and when they were telling lies, you left
them alone. By Allah! These slaves belong to the Quraysh (and not to Abu
Sufyaan's people)."
Rasulullah Uckaf. then went about questioning the slaves personally. He
asked: "Where are the Quraysh?" "By Allah", they replied: "they are at the foot of
Muqangas mountain." "What is the total number of people?" asked Rasulullah
. صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
They replied: "They are quite a few in number."
"How many in number are they?" he asked. The slaves replied that they had
no idea what their numbers were. Rasulullah leaf asked: "Okay, tell me, how
many camels do they slaughter daily?" They replied: "One day nine and one day
ten." To this Rasulullah cal pointed out: "They are between nine hundred to
a thousand."
After this, Rasulullah Udaf asked them which of the Quraysh chieftains
were in attendance. They replied: "Utbah bin Rabi'ah, Shaybah bin Rabi'ah, Abul-
Bakhtari bin Hishaam, Hakeem bin Hizaam, Nawfal bin Khuwaylid, Haaris bin
‘Aamir, T'amiyyah bin 'Adi, Nadr bin Haaris, Zam'ah bin Aswad, Abu Jahal bin
Hishaam, Umayyah bin Khalaf, Nubayh bin Hajaaj, Munabbih bin Hajaaj, Suhail
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When Rasulullah cka heard of this 'impressive lineup' of the chieftains,
he turned to his companions and commented: "Today Makkah has consigned all
her treasured souls to you."
In short, this was how Resulullah kaikauf went about gaining information
from these slaves.
Preparation for War
The next morning Rasulullah Lcleaf made preparation for the actual battle. As
per the advice of S'ad bin Mu'aaz Medle, a simple thatched hut was erected at the
. صَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ peak of the hillock for Rasulullah
Stad bin Mu'aaz ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه submitted: "O Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم! May we erect a
thatched structure for you, in which you will be able to sit? We will have your
mounts ready for you whilst we go and engage the enemy. If Allah Ta'ala honours
us and bestows us with victory over the enemy, this is precisely what we aspire for.
On the contrary, Allah forbid, something else happens, you will still be able to
mount your conveyances and take off to join our other compatriots who have
stayed behind (in Madinah). O Rasulullah gaclaus! We are not dearer to you
than they are. If those people had only known that you are going to engage the
enemy in battle, they would never have remained behind. Perhaps Allah Ta'ala
would shield you through them, and they would have engaged in Jihaad with
absolute devotion and goodwill." Rasulullah kaf commended S'ad bin
Mu'aaz Meals on his devoted enthusiasm and made dua for him. Thereafter a
simple thatched hut was erected for Rasulullah Leaf in which he took shelter.
This structure was erected right on the summit of a hillock that afforded a bird's-
eye-view of the entire battle ground.
Hadhrat Anas Meals narrates from Hadhrat 'Umar deaths that on the eve of
the impending battle of Badr, Rasulullah af took us with him to the
battlefield so that we may see for ourselves the locations of those who would be
slain in battle. As we reached the battleground, he continued pointing out to us
with his blessed hand: "This is the spot so and so would collapse and this is the spot
so and so would fall, in the morning Insha Allah." Gesturing with his hand, he
proceeded to reveal the exact location of where each person would be slain."
Hadhrat Anas deals says: "I swear by the Being Who has sent Rasulullah
Lyckaul. with the truth, not one of them had fallen beyond a hair's breadth than
the location that was pointed out by Rasulullah Leaf .. "
Thereafter, Rasulullah Uckaf, in the company of his most dear companion
of the cave, the Siddeeq of the Muhaajireen, Hadhrat Abu Bakr deals, entered his
hut and offered two Rakaat of Salaah. Meanwhile, the Siddeeq of the Ansaar, S'ad
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Hadhrat Ali &xh narrates: "On the night preceding the battle of Badr, there
was not a single one of us who did not fall off to sleep except Rasulullah La.
He passed the entire night in Salaah and earnest dua right until the morning."
At the onset of Fajr, Rasulullah Leaf announced: "As-Salaah! O people!
The time for Salaah has arrived." The instant the people heard this announcement,
they rapidly gathered for Salaah. Rasulullah caf led them in Salaah whilst
standing at the base of a tree. After Salaah, Rasulullah ti spurred the
Sahaabah peaks to engage the enemy with fearless valour and daring zeal.
Thereafter Rasulullah Ucaf straightened the files of the Mujaahideen for
battle whilst the ranks of the disbelievers had already been imposingly arrayed for
conflict. It was a Friday the seventeenth of the holy month of Ramadhaan. On one
side of the battlefield was the assembly of Haq whilst the other end of the
battlefield was blustering with the forces of Baatil (falsehood). Both parties
advanced towards the arena of Furqaan.
When Rasulullah Uckeauf laid eyes on the well-equipped Qurayshi army
pressing ahead with all their swaggering glory, he submitted before Allah Ta'ala:
اللهم هذه قریش قد اقبلت بخيلائها وفخرها تحادك وتكذب
رسولك اللهم فنصرك الذى وعدتنى اللهم احنهم الغداة
"O Allah! Here are the Quraysh marching ahead in all their arrogance and pomp.
They have come to challenge You and falsify Your Messenger. O Allah! I beg of You
Your victory and assistance over them as promised by You. O Allah! Annihilate
them (these forces of Baatil)."
Thereafter, Rasulullah Laf arranged the ranks of the Muslims in proper
fighting formation. He held a small spear in his hand, which he used to straighten
the ranks of the fighters. As he was forming the rows, he caught sight of one
Sahaabi, Sawaad bin Ghaziyyah Medle sticking out of the line a bit. In a measure of
compassion, Rasulullah Lcleaf nudged Sawaad on his stomach with this spear.
Amiably poking him in the stomach, Rasulullah Leaf said: "O Sawaad! Get in
line."
To this Sawaad submitted:
یا رسول الله او جعتنى وقد بعثك الله بالحق والعدل فاقدنی
"O Rasulullah Labaule! You hurt me whereas Allah Ta'ala sent you with truth
and justice. So allow me to take revenge against you."
Rasulullah clean gladly raised his upper garment and exposing his stomach,
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Sawaad Medhs embraced his blessed stomach and pressed his lips to it.
Addressing Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم ,he then said: "O Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم! Perhaps
this is our final meeting." This certainly brought unbridled delight to Rasulullah
.and he made dua for him صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
Once Rasulullah caf formed the lines of battle similar to that of the
ranks of the Malaaikah (angels), he went into his hut. Only Abu Bakr deals went
along with him into his hut whilst S'ad bin Mu'aaz Medulss stood sentry at the door
wielding a sword in his hand.
As the Quraysh settled down, before engaging in actual combat, they decided
to send 'Umair bin Wahab Jumahi to ascertain the numbers of the Muslims. After
casting a fleeting glimpse at the Muslims, mounted on his horse, 'Umair returned
and reported: "The Muslims merely number about three hundred but give me a
chance and I will check if they have any backup forces lying in ambush for us."
Once again he mounted his horse and rode far and wide checking for backup
forces. He returned to the Quraysh and said: "I've checked but I could not find any
backup force. However, O People of the Quraysh! I see these Madani camels
carrying red death (murder) on their backs. These people have no sanctuary or
support besides their own swords. By Allah! I foresee that as long as these people
do not kill their opponents, they themselves will not be killed. So even if from our
own ranks, an equal number of people are killed, what joy would the future hold
(with over three hundred of our people dead)? Deliberate over what I am saying
and let us decide on how to proceed further."
To this, Hakeem bin Hizaam commented: "What you say is absolutely correct."
Hakeem then went to 'Utbah and said: "Abul-Waleed! You are one of the leaders of
the Quraysh. Would you not be pleased to hear your name being remembered with
goodness?"
'Utbah asked: "What is the problem?" Hakeem said: "Take your people and
return (to Makkah) and take the responsibility of the blood money of 'Amr bin
Hadrami onto your own shoulders."
To this 'Utbah promised: "I take full responsibility for the blood money of
'Amr bin Hadrami but discuss the dilemma with Abu Jahal as well."
Saying this, he got to his feet and delivered the following speech:
Battleground speech of 'Utbah
"O people of Quraysh! I swear by Allah, you will get absolutely no benefit from
fighting with Muhammad (af) and his companions. These are all your
blood relatives. If you are adamant on engaging them in battle, then you will
counter members of your immediate family; your fathers, brothers, maternal and
paternal cousins. I exhort you to leave Muhammad and the Arabs to their own
devices. If the Arabs finish him off, then you have achieved your goal and if Allah
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you because, after all, he is a member of your own clan. His supremacy is your
supremacy. Do not shun my advice and do not pronounce me a fool."
Hakeem bin Hizaam relates: "I then proceeded to Abu Jahal, who, at that
moment, was busy donning his armour. I said: 'Utbah sent me with this message.' I
then conveyed 'Utbah's message to him.
The moment he heard the message, he exploded with rage and huffed: '(This is
not the only reason 'Utbah is shirking from war). 'Utbah is also reluctant to engage
the Muslims because his son Abu Huzaifah is with the Muslims. No harm should
come to him. I swear by Allah! We will never retreat until Allah makes a decisive
decision between Muhammad and us.'
Abu Jahal then summoned 'Amr bin Hadrami's brother, Aamir bin Hadrami,
and said to him: 'Your ally, 'Utbah, wishes to take everyone back with him without
engaging the enemy whereas the blood of your brother is right before your eyes!'
On hearing this, Aamir wailed in sorrow: 'O 'Amr! 'O 'Amr! How dreadful!' His
distressing wails of sorrow stirred their flagging spirits and once again, they were
incited to take on the Muslims."
Inception of the war
Abu Jahal's reproach at his people had such a profound impression that even
'Utbah ardently donned his armour and geared himself for battle.
In fact, from the disbelievers, 'Utbah, his brother Shaybah bin Rabi'ah and his
son Waleed were the first combatants to swagger out of the ranks of the
disbelievers and emerging onto the battlefield they mockingly growled for their
challengers to approach the field.
From the files of the Muslims, three contenders stepped forward; 'Awf bin
Haaris, Mu'awwiz bin Haaris and 'Abdullah bin Rawaahah.
"Who are you?" bellowed 'Utbah.
They countered:
رهط من الانصار
"We are a group of the Ansaar."
To this 'Utbah replied: "We have no need to engage you. We wish to fight with our
own people." Saying this, he shrieked:
يا محمد اَخْرِج إِلينا اكفاء نا مِنْ قَوْمِنَا
"O Muhammad! Why don't you send us evenly-matched contenders from our own
tribe!"
Rasulullah Uckauf then bade the Ansaar to withdraw to their ranks and
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Haaris Medkg. He called each of them by name and exhorted them to stride out and
fight.
As per Rasulullah's tiaclaus directive, the three of them emerged from their
ranks. Since their faces were concealed by protective masks, 'Utbah asked them to
identify themselves. "I am 'Ubaidah," said Hadhrat 'Ubaidah bin Haaris dealss.
Hadhrat Hamzah deals, rejoined: "I am Hamzah." Hadhrat Ali deals replied: "I am
‘Ali."
'Utbah reacted by exclaiming:
نعم اکفاءُ کِرامٌ
"Yes! Now these are equally-matched noble combatants."
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم said:
قوموا یا بنى هاشم بحقڪم الذی بعث الله به نبيكم اذ جاؤا
بباطلهم ليطفؤا نور الله
"Rise O children of Haashim, with the truth with which Allah Ta'ala has sent your
Prophet. Stand against this falsehood with which they have appeared in order to
extinguish the light of Allah."
Slaying of 'Utbah, Shaybah and Waleed
Now the contestants confronted one another. 'Ubaidah Weakse clashed with 'Utbah.
Hamzah Medkg challenged Shaybah and Ali Meale was pitted against Waleed.
Hadhrat Ali Meals and Hadhrat Hamzah deakse laid their foes to rest with a
single stroke of the sword. Meanwhile 'Ubaidah deals who was clanging swords
with 'Utbah was seriously injured. Both combatants suffered injuries but continued
fighting. Eventually, 'Utbah dealt such a severe blow with his sword that 'Ubaidah
deals sustained a serious injury to his leg. In the interim, Hadhrat Hamzah deals
and Hadhrat Ali Medkg, dismissing their rivals, swiftly went to the aid of 'Ubaidah
Malý. They then promptly despatched 'Utbah to his death. Thereafter, they carried
"Ubaidah ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه and brought him to Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم .He was bleeding
profusely from his shin area. 'Ubaidah Meals expectantly asked: "O Rasulullah
,replied in the affirmative صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Am I a martyr?" When Rasulullah !صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
'Ubaidah Meds said: "If only Abu Taalib was alive he would have utterly been
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وَنُسْلِمْ حَتَّى نُصَرعَ حَوْلَه وَنَذْهَلَ عَنْ ابْنَابِنَا وَالْخَلَّيِل
"We will surrender Muhammad to the enemy only when all of us around him are
slain and when we are absolutely oblivious of even our own wives and children."
'Ubaidah deals then recited the following stanzas:
فَانِ يَقْطَعُوْا رِجْلِى فَائِّئْ مُسْلِم ◌َرْجِى بِهِ عَيْشًا مِنَ اللهِ عَالِيَا
"If they (disbelievers) severed my leg, this is not a problem. In compensation of this
injury, I anticipate a far more superior life from Allah Ta'ala. (In other words,
although the severance of my leg foretells the end to my transitory life in this world,
I hope that in compensation I would get a far better life of eternal bliss.)
وَاَلْبَسَنِ الرَّحْمُنُ مِنْ فَضْلٍ مَنِّهِ لِبَاسا من الاسلام غَطَى الْمَسَاوِيَا
And why not? Why should not I anticipate this? After all, Allah Ta'ala, out of His
infinite compassion has adorned me with the religion of Islam that has concealed all
my defects."
Note: Initially, 'Utbah and Shaybah were awfully reluctant to go into battle. Firstly,
because of Aatikah's ominous dream and this was closely followed by the
foreboding dream of Juham bin Salat, these people were agonizingly terrified.
Secondly, on their departure from Makkah, 'Addaas &eakse (the slave of 'Utbah and
Shaybah who had renounced Christianity and embraced Islam at the hands of
Rasulullah Ucleaf. on his return from Taaif) grasped his master's feet and
pleaded:
بابی وامی انتما والله انه رسول الله وما تساقان الا الى مصار عكما
"May my parents be sacrificed for both of you! Please! He is the Rasool of Allah
Lukáš .. You are not being driven except to your deaths."
Saying this, he burst out crying.
When 'Aas, the son of Shaybah noticed 'Addaas weeping, he asked what made
him so upset. 'Addaas replied: "I am weeping for both my masters who are about to
go into battle with the Prophet of Allah." 'Aas enquired: "Really? Is he really the
Prophet of Allah?" Trembling in fear, 'Addaas replied:
ای والله انه رسول الله الی الناس كافة
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These solemn pleadings of 'Addaas Meals and his startling revelation of their
impending doom had a profound effect on both 'Utbah and Shaybah. This is why
both 'Utbah and Shaybah didn't want to take part in this battle. Only because of
Abu Jahal's taunts did they march along. Time and time again, Abu Jahal would
scornfully taunt 'Utbah and Shaybah with insulting comments of cowardice and
unmanliness. So, in order to put an end to such vulgar criticism and to inhibit
allegations of cowardice and effeminacy thrown at them, these two strode out into
battle.
Abu Usaid &xh narrates: "On the day of the battle of Badr, Rasulullah
LyckaI said: 'Reserve your arrows for the moment the disbelieving mob rushes
upon you. Release your arrows only when they are close to you.""
Rasulullah's ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم Dua for Victory
Following the deaths of 'Utbah and Shaybah, the rage of the battle kicked off in
earnest. Rasulullah cleaf emerged from his hut and strategically laid out the
ranks of the Sahaabah Reale and then, in the company of Abu Bakr deals, he
returned to his hut. Wielding a sword, Hadhrat S'ad bin Mu'aaz deals stood sentry
at the door.
When Rasulullah Uckaf laid eyes on his companions' negligible numbers
and their minimal equipment confronted by the vast and well-equipped legion of
the disbelievers, he got to his feet and performed two Rakaats of Salaah. He then
absorbed himself in dua. He implored Allah Ta'ala thus:
اللهم انى انشدك عهدك ووعدك اللهم ان شئت لم تعبد
"O Allah! I plead with you to honour Your word (of victory over the enemy). O
Allah! If You wish, You may not be worshipped (after this day)."
Rasulullah Lclaf was overcome with an extraordinary condition of humility
and submissiveness. Sometimes he would humbly bow down in Sajdah before
Allah Ta'ala and at times he would piteously spread his hands out in supplication
and beg Allah Ta'ala for His assistance and victory. He was so immersed in this
state of humility that his upper garment repeatedly fell off his shoulders.
Hadhrat Ali &dl narrates: "On the day of Badr, I engaged the enemy for a
little while and then I hurried to check on Rasulullah Leaf. I found him
prostrating before Allah Ta'ala piteously begging Allah Ta'ala repeatedly with the
words 'Yaa Hayyu Yaa Qayyum!' I returned and busied myself with fighting. I
went to check on him a second and then a third time but still found him prostrate.
However, when I went to check on him the fourth time, by then Allah Ta'ala had
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Ibn 'Abbaas Meals says: "Hadhrat 'Umar Medly related to me that on the day
of Badr, when Rasulullah caf noticed the thousand-strong force of the
disbelievers of Makkah on one hand, confronted by his three hundred odd ill-
equipped companions on the other hand, he went into his hut, faced the Qiblah and
spread his hands out in supplication:
اللُّهمَّ انْجِزْلى مَا وعدتنى اللُّهمَّ ان تهلك هذه العصابة من اهل
الاسلام لا تعبد فى الارض
"O Allah! Fulfil Your promise You had made to me. O Allah! If this small group of
Muslims is eliminated, You will never again be worshipped on the earth."
In other words, Rasulullah Uckaf was the seal of all the Prophets and his
Ummah is the final Ummah. So if, Allah forbid, Rasulullah kauf and his
Ummah is wholly eliminated, not a single person will remain on this earth to
worship Allah Ta'ala. Furthermore, we learn from this that his dua of victory and
divine assistance was not only to safeguard the lives of the Muslims but also to
consistently maintain the Ibaadat of Allah Ta'ala on the earth. It should not be such
that the earth is entirely devoid of the Ibaadat of Allah Ta'ala.
For an incredibly long period of time, Rasulullah Laf continued making
this dua about Allah Ta'ala not being worshipped if this group of Muslims was
destroyed. He was so engrossed with this dua that his sheet fell of his blessed
shoulders. Abu Bakr Meals picked the sheet up and replaced it on his blessed
shoulders. Coming up from his rear, Abu Bakr Meals clasped Rasulullah's
:hand and implored صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
حَسْبُك فَقَدْ اَلْحَحْتَ عَلَى رَبِّكَ
"O Rasulullah Losckášį ! This is enough for you. You have persistently implored
your Lord."
Rasulullah's Ucla gaze was concentrated upon the grandeur, greatness and
absolute independence of Allah Ta'ala, as Allah Ta'ala declares:
إِنَّ اللهَ لَغَنِىُّ عَنِ الْعُلَمِيْنَ
"Verily, Allah is independent of the worlds."
Allah Ta'ala says in another verse:
وَاللهُ هُوَ الْغَنِىُّ الْحَمِيْدُ ﴿ إِنْ يَّشَأْ يُذْهِبْكُمْ وَيَأْتِ بِخَلْقٍ جَدِيْدٍ

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"And Allah is independent (free of all needs) and worthy of all praise. If He willed,
He could eliminate you and bring forth a new creation."
This is why the tears of humility gushed forth from his blessed eyes. However,
judging from the fretful persistence and intense anguish of Rasulullah Leaf,
Abu Bakr ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه was firmly convinced that Rasulullah's ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم dua would be
accepted, as Allah Ta'ala says:
آَمَّنْ يُجِيْبُ الْمُضْطَرَّ إِذَا دَعَاهُ وَ يَكْشِفُ السُّؤَّءَ وَ يَجْعَلُكُمْ خُلَفَآءَ الْأَرْطِلُ
"Is He not better (than your false gods) who responds to the distressed one when he
calls unto Him and He removes evil and He makes you the inheritors of the earth
(generation after generation)?" [Surah Naml verse 62]
In short, Abu Bakr Meals was overwhelmed by a condition of hope whilst
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم was overcome by a condition of fear.
Upon this, Allah Ta'ala revealed the following verse:
إِذْ نَسْتَغِيْنُوْنَ رَبَّكُمْ فَاسْتَجَابَ لَكُمْ آَنِّى مُمِدُّ كُمْ بِالْفٍ مِّنَ الْمَلَئِكَةِ مُرْ دِفِيْنَ قَ وَمَا جَعَلَهُ اللهُ إِلَّا
بُشْرِى وَلِتَطْمَبِنَّ بِهِ قُلُوْبُكُمْ وَمَا النَّصْرُ إِلَّ مِنْ عِنْدِ اللهِ إِنَّ اللّهَ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيْمٌ
ع
"Remember the time when you sought the aid of your Lord and He responded to you
(saying): 'I will assist you with a thousand angels one behind the other in
succession. Allah made this (divine assistance) only as glad tidings and so that your
hearts are comforted therewith. There is no assistance (of victory) except from
Allah. Verily Allah is the All-mighty, the All-wise." [Surah Anfaal verses 9-10]
At the revelation of this verse, Resulullah Liga kauf emerged from his shelter with
the following verse on his tongue:
سَيُهْزَمُ الْجَمْعُ وَ يُوَلُّوْنَ الدُّبُرَ
"Their multitudes will be routed and they will turn their backs and flee."
[Surah Qamar verse 45]
Whilst Rasulullah Uckaf was beseeching Allah Ta'ala in dua, he dozed off.
When he awakened, he addressed Abu Bakr deals saying:
ابشر یا ابابكر اتاك نصر الله هذا جبریل اخذ بعنان فرسه يقوده علی
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"O Abu Bakr! Glad tidings to you. Allah's aid has come. Here is Jibraa'eel Wicle
clutching the reins of his horse and driving it along. It has dust on its teeth."
Descent of the angels to assist the Muslims
Allah Ta'ala sent down a thousand angels, then three thousand and finally five
thousand angels to lend a hand to the Muslims.
Note: Since Iblees (shaytaan) and his cohorts were all set and primed to assist
the disbelievers in this battle, Allah Ta'ala sent down a group of angels under the
command of Jibraa'eel ◌ُعَلَيْهِ السَّلام,Mikaa'eel ◌ُعَلَيْهِ السَّلَام and Israafeel ◌ُعَلَيْهِ السَّلَام to assist the
Muslims. Since shaytaan appeared in the disguise of Suraaqah bin Maalik and his
cohorts appeared in the form of the menfolk of the Banu Mudlij, the angels also
appeared in the form of normal men as mentioned.
The angels who descended from the skies came to assist. They were such
creations who ostensibly were human, but in reality were divine angels.
Abu Usaid Sa'idi deals (who was also a Badri Sahaabi) relates: "On the day of
the battle of Badr, the angels descended from the skies wearing yellow turbans. The
tail ends of their turbans were suspended between their shoulders. Zubair deals
was himself wearing a yellow turban on the day of this battle."
According to some narrations, the colour of the turbans of the angels was
black and according to other narrations, they had white turbans on their heads.
Rab'i bin Anas Meals narrates: "On the day of Badr, those slain by humans
could easily be distinguished from those killed by the angels. Those slain by the
angels had dark fire-scars on their necks and fingertips."
A Muslim would run behind a scuttling disbeliever when suddenly he heard
the crack of a whip accompanied by a voice: 'Hayzum! Go on! Charge!' The
moment he located the disbeliever, he found him lying flat on the ground. His face,
especially his nose, was bruised green with the lash of a whip.
When this Ansaari reported this incident to Resulullah stugatatifs, he
commented: "You have spoken the truth. This is divine aid from the third heaven."
On the day of Badr, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم remarked:
هذا جبرئيل آخذ براس فرسه عليه اداة الحرب
"Here, this is fibraa'eel Liche clutching the reins of his horse, adorned with the
weapons of war."
Suhail bin Hunaif &eals narrates: "On the day of Badr, we observed that when
any of us would merely gesture towards the Mushrik and even before our swords
made contact with him, his head would be chopped off and fall to the ground."
Sahl bin S'ad Meals narrates: "Describing the battle of Badr, Abu Usaid deals
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would have pointed out to you the valley from which the angels appeared to offer
us divine assistance. There is not an iota of doubt in this.""
The attendance of the angels mounted on horses is also established from
authentic Ahaadith. According to some narrations, they were mounted on piebald
(spotted) horses.
Rasulullah Uckauf emerged from his shelter and after motivating them to
engage the enemy, declared: "I swear by the Being in whose absolute control lies
Muhammad's life, today whosoever puts up a bold front and engages the enemy
with forbearance and sincerity and he is subsequently martyred, Allah Ta'ala will
certainly admit him into Jannah."
Whilst Rasulullah Uckaf was making this declaration, 'Umair bin
Hamaam deaths had a few dates in his hand, which he was busy eating. The
moment he heard these enthralling words, he bounded up in delight and exclaimed:
بخ بخ فما بینی وبین ان ادخل الجنة الا ان يقتلنی هولاء
"Bakh! Bakh! (Hooray! Bravo!) The only intervention between me and my
admittance into Jannah is my martyrdom at these people's hands."
Saying this, he flung those dates aside and wielding a sword he hurled himself into
the thick of battle and fought valiantly until he was martyred. May Allah Ta'ala
shower His boundless mercy upon him. Aameen.
: صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ asked Rasulullah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ Also on this occasion, 'Awf bin Haaris
یا رسول الله ما يضحك الرب من عبده
"O Rasulullah! Which action of the servant makes the Lord laugh (pleases Him)?"
Rasulullah Uckaf replied: "To confront the enemy without armour and to
colour his hands with the blood of the enemy." The moment 'Awf seuls heard
these words, he threw off his armour and clutching his sword, he went to fight the
enemy until he was martyred. May Allah Ta'ala shower him with His infinite
mercy. Aameen.
Abu Jahal's dua and his Incitement of War
Subsequent to the slaying of 'Utbah, Shaybah and Waleed, Abu Jahal encouraged
his troops to fight valiantly and in a frantic bid to spur them on, he addressed them
saying:
O people! Do not be flustered over the deaths of 'Utbah, Shaybah and
Waleed. They fell victim to the sword because of their imprudent haste. I swear by
Laat and 'Uzza! We will never return until we truss them up in ropes."
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"O Allah! He who is guilty amongst us of severing family ties and of
perpetrating strange actions, O Allah, destroy him, and amongst us, he who is most
dear and beloved to You, O Allah, grant him victory."
Upon this Allah Ta'ala revealed the following Qur-aanic verse:
إِنْ تَسْتَفْتِحُوْا فَقَدْ جَآ ءَ كُمُ الْفَتْهُ، وَإِنْ تَنْتَهُوْا فَهُوَ خَيْرٌ لَّكُمْ وَإِنْ تَعُوْدُوْا نَعُدْ وَلَنْ تُغْنِىَ
عَنْكُمْ فِتَتُكُمْ شَيْئًا وَلَوْ كَثُرَتٌْ وَ أَنَّ اللّهَ مَعَ الْمُؤْمِنِيْنَ ◌ِ}
"(O disbelievers!) You were seeking victory. So, here victory has come unto you. And
if you desist (from evil) it will be better for you. And if you return (to fight) so shall
We return and your forces will be of no avail to you however numerous they may
be. Verily Allah is with the believers." [Surah Anfaal verse 19]
As Abu Jahal made his dua, Rasulullah caf also raised his hands in
supplication before Allah Ta'ala and implored: "O Allah! If (Allah forbid) this group
of people is annihilated, you will never be worshipped again on the face of this
earth.
Here on this side Abu Jahal was engaged in dua whilst on the other end
Rasulullah Uclai was also engaged in imploring Allah Ta'ala. After this, both
parties started fighting in earnest. Rasulullah Ucla emerged from his shelter
and exhorting the Sahaabah Acake to fight, he promised: "Whoever is slain in the
path of Allah, Allah will admit him into Jannah."
On the direction of Jibraa'eel ◌ُعَلَيْهِ السَّلام , Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم then picked up a
fistful of sand and hurled it towards the faces of the Mushrikeen. He then bade the
Muslims to launch an attack against them. Not a single Mushrik remained but a
particle of this sand penetrated his eyes, nose and mouth.
Only Allah Ta'ala knows what impact this sand had on the disbelievers. The
instant Rasulullah ciais hurled this fistful of sand at them they took flight. In
this regard, Allah Ta'ala revealed:
E
وَمَا رَمَيْتَ إِذْرَ مَيْتَ وَلَكِنَّ اللهَرَمى
"And you did not throw (the sand) when you threw it but Allah threw it."
[Surah Anfaal verse 17]
In other words, although Rasulullah kauf himself tossed a fistful of sand
particles that got into the eyes and noses of the thousand-strong army, this was no
achievement on his part as such but this was a divine deed, a manifestation of the
omnipotence of Allah Ta'ala.
As the fighting intensified, Rasulullah caf uttered thrice: "Shaa-hatil-
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handful of pebbles and hurled them towards the Quraysh and charged the
Sahaabah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُم to attack.
Barely a moment passed when the metaphorical dust of humiliation settled on
the faces of the enemies of Allah Ta'ala, then they started rubbing their eyes whilst
the Muslims opportunely unleashed a quick attack against the confused enemy.
Allah Ta'ala cast a peculiar attribute within this handful of sand that left each and
every one of them humbled and bewildered. In downright perplexity, they had no
idea where to turn.
Rasulullah cka barely hurled the fistful of sand when the entire army of
disbelievers was left bewildered and thrown into turmoil. 'Eminent' heroes and
'noble warriors' were either getting captured or slain at the hands of the Muslims.
During this time Rasulullah Ucla was in his shelter with Hadhrat S'ad bin
Mu'aaz deals clutching a sword and standing sentry at the door, protecting
. صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Rasulullah
Whilst the Muslims were engaged in apprehending the disbelievers, Rasulullah
as رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ noticed signs of disgust on the face of Hadhrat S'ad bin Mu'aaz صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
though this revulsion was a tangible thing placed on his face. Rasulullah La
asked: "O S'ad! Perhaps you resent the Quraysh being captured?" S'ad Medulss
submitted:
اجل والله يا رسول الله كانت اول وقعة اوقعها الله تعالى باهل الشرك
فكان الاشخان فى القتل احب الى من استبقاء الرجال
"Yes, O Rasulullah L,ExifÍ ! By Allah! This is the first encounter in which Allah
Ta'ala has inflicted (such loss) against the disbelievers. Personally, I feel it is far
superior to put these disbelievers to the swords than allowing them to live."
Where will those whose hearts are brimming with the Tauheed (oneness) of Allah
Ta'ala, ever be able to accommodate those who ascribe partners unto Allah Ta'ala?
Furthermore, divine disposition also demands that the sin of Shirk
(polytheism) be unpardonable, as Allah Ta'ala declares:
إِنَّ اللهَلَا يَغْفِرُ أَنْ تُشْرَكَ بِهِ وَيَغْفِرُ مَا دُوْنَ ذلِكَ لِمَنْ يَّشَآءُ وَمَنْ تُشْرِكْ بِاللهِ فَقَدِ افْتَرَى إِثْمًا
عَظِيْمًا
"Verily Allah does not forgive polytheism and He forgives everything else apart
from that for whomsoever He wishes. And he who ascribes partners unto Allah, he
is guilty of a grave sin indeed." [Surah Nisaa verse 48]
Ibn 'Abbaas ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه narrates: "Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم had notified us beforehand,
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battlefield under pressure from the Quraysh. They have not come on their own free
will. So they should not be harmed in any way. We have no need to kill them or to
fight with them.' Rasulullah Leaf also advised: 'If any of you come across
Abul-Bakhtari bin Hishaam and 'Abbaas bin 'Abdul Muttalib during the course of
this campaign, do not kill any of them.""
This is why the Sahaabah Reale, instead of killing the enemy, were
predominantly predisposed to capturing them alive.
So when Mujazzar bin Ziyaan Ansaari Meals caught sight of Abul-Bakhtari on
the battlefield, he said: "Resulullah Jogaitauf forbade us to put you to the sword."
Abul-Bakhtari was accompanied by one of his Makkan friends by the name of
Junaadah bin Malihah. Abul-Bakhtari, when enlightened about this prohibition,
appealed: "My friend too should be spared." Mujazzar Meals retorted: "Never! By
Allah! We will never spare the life of your friend. Rasulullah's kaf amnesty
extends to you only. To this Abul-Bakhtari replied: "By Allah! It is ludicrous for me
to abandon my friend in this hour of need. Tomorrow the womenfolk of Makkah
would taunt me for deserting my friend merely to save my own life!"
Reciting the following stanza, he audaciously stepped out to fight:
حتى يموتَ او یری سَبِيْلَه
لَنْ يُسْلِمَ إِبن حُرّةٍ زَمِيْلَهُ
"A noble man will never forsake his companion in need until he dies or he detects a
way out."
No sooner had Abul-Bakhtari stepped foot into the combat area than Mujazzar
صَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ finished him off with his sword. He then proceeded to Rasulullah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ
and submitted:
والذی بعثك بالحق لقد جهدت ان یستاسر فاتیك به فابی الا ان
يقاتلنى فقاتلته فقتلته
"O Rasulullah jakauf! I swear by the Being Who has sent you with the truth! I
certainly tried to capture Abul-Bakhtari alive and bring him before you but he
refused and elected to fight. So I killed him."
Slaying of Umayyah bin Khalaf and his Son
Umayyah bin Khalaf was one of the most bitter enemies of Resulullah ligaste auf.
He had already heard the warning of his assassination from the mouth of S'ad bin
Mu'aaz Medkss in Makkah long before there was even a notion of the battle of Badr.
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Abu Jahal incited the people to participate in this campaign saying: "Save your
trade caravan." (The caravan of Abu Sufyaan.) However, Umayyah tried his utmost
to steer clear of this campaign. Abu Jahal continued persuading him saying: "Abu
Safwaan! You are the chief of this valley. If you attempt to avoid this campaign, the
masses are bound to follow suit and they too would try to find a way out." Abu
Jahal persisted until Umayyah was forced to grudgingly agree. However, he added:
"I will purchase a very fine, daring and fast camel. I will join you, but the moment I
get a chance I will return." He then went home to his wife Umme Safwaan and
asked her to make his travel arrangements. She asked: "Do you not recall the
menacing words of your Yasribi brother (where he forewarned you about being
assassinated at the hands of the companions of Muhammad)?" Umayyah replied:
"Yes, I remember very well but I do not really intend to actively participate in this
campaign. I will just tag along with them for a few leagues and I will return soon."
However, he somehow accompanied them through every stage of the journey
until he reached the battlefield of Badr.
Umayyah was the same villain who subjected Hadhrat Bilal deals to an array
of brutal punishments. He would make Bilal dedulse, lie on the scorching boulders of
Makkah. When Ummayah appeared on the battlefield of Badr and Hadhrat Bilal's
Real gaze fell on him, he yelled out a shriek of challenge to the Ansaar.
'Abdur-Rahmaan bin 'Awf seals, who was a friend of Umayyah bin Khalaf
in times of pre-Islamic ignorance, did not want Ummayah killed. He preferred that
he rather be captured as a prisoner. (Perhaps, he reflected, Allah Ta'ala would
guide Umayyah somewhere along the line and save him from eternal hellfire.)
Hadhrat 'Abdur-Rahmaan bin 'Awf deals, who was clutching a few coats of
armour that he had seized from the kuffaar, flung them aside and clasped the hands
of Umayyah and his son. When Bilal Meals got a glimpse of this, he shouted: "Seize
the head of the kaafir Umayyah! I am not safe if Umayyah is saved."
The instant the Ansaar heard this rallying cry they darted over. Hadhrat
'Abdur-Rahmaan bin 'Awf Meals thrust Umayyah's son in front of him and the
Ansaar summarily finished him off. They then raced to Umayyah who was being
shielded by Hadhrat 'Abdur-Rahmaan bin 'Awf deals .. When he saw them tearing
towards Umayyah, he quickly lied down over him as a human shield but the
Ansaar breached this human shield and driving their swords from his legs, they
killed him. In the clash, Hadhrat 'Abdur-Rahmaan bin 'Awf deals sustained a
serious injury to his foot, the scar of which remained for a long time.
Hadhrat 'Abdur-Rahmaan bin 'Awf Medkg used to remark: "May Allah Ta'ala
shower His mercy on Bilal Meals. On this occasion I lost my coats of armour (that I
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Slaying of Abu Jahal - Pharaoh of this Ummah
Hadhrat 'Abdur-Rahmaan bin 'Awf Meals narrates: "I was standing poised to
attack on the battle lines of Badr when suddenly I caught sight of two youngsters
to my left and right. I was a bit concerned (perhaps the enemy, spotting me
between two youngsters, would try to rush me). I was reflecting over this when one
of them came up to me and murmured: 'Uncle! Would you point out Abu Jahal to
me?'
"What would you want to do with Abu Jahal?" I asked in amazement.
This young man replied: "I have made a vow unto Allah Ta'ala that when I lay
eyes on Abu Jahal I will surely kill him or I will be killed in the process. I heard
that he is guilty of verbally abusing Rasulullah Laf. By Allah in Whose
absolute control lies my life! The moment I lay eyes on Abu Jahal, I will ensure that
my shadow does not break away from his shadow until one of us is killed.'
The moment I heard his zealous words, my expectation of being flanked by
two men instead of two youngsters, rapidly dwindled away.
When I pointed out Abu Jahal to this young man, he dashed over to him and
like a swooping raptor, he pounced on him and finished him off."
These two youngsters were Mu'aaz and Mu'awwiz, the sons of 'Afraa.
Mu'aaz bin 'Amr bin Jamooh deals relates: "I was maintaining a vigilant
lookout for Abu Jahal. The moment I was presented with an opportunity, I pounced
on him with my sword and dealt him such a powerful blow that left his leg
severed."
The narrator continues: "In defence of his father, Abu Jahal's son 'Ikramah
(who embraced Islam at the conquest of Makkah), struck Mu'aaz bin 'Amr bin
Jamooh with such force that left his arm hanging by its tendons. However, this
handicap did not deter Mu'aaz and he continued fighting valiantly right until the
evening. When fighting with this dangling hand became excruciatingly painful, he
placed the hand beneath his foot and ripped off the hand completely. He lived until
the Caliphate of Hadhrat 'Usmaan Ghani deals."
After finishing off with Abu Jahal, Mu'awwiz bin 'Afraa, however, continued
fighting until he drank from the nectar of martyrdom. We belong to Allah and to
Him shall we return.
Searching for Abu Jahal's Body after the Victory
Although Abu Jahal suffered extensive injuries, he still had some life left in him.
Hadhrat Anas ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه relates: "On the day of Badr, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم bade the
Sahaabah Real: 'Is there anyone who would provide some information about
Abu Jahal?' 'Abdullah bin Mas'ood Weaks went in search of him amongst the
corpses. When he located him, he realised that he still had a bit of life in him."
Ibn Mas'ood xeaks planted his foot on Abu Jahal's neck and remarked:

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صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Seeratul Mustafa
اخزاك الله يا عدوالله
"O enemy of Allah! Allah has humiliated and disgraced you."
Saying this, he severed his head from his body. He then carried the head and
deposited it before Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم saying:
هذا راس عدوالله ابی جهل
"This is the head of Abu Jahal, the enemy of Allah."
Rasulullah UckI asked, "Really? By Allah, besides Whom there is no other
deity! Is this really the head of Abu Jahal?"
He replied: "By Allah besides whom there is no other deity! This is really the
head of Abu Jahal.'
Rasulullah Ligakauf expressed his profound gratitude before Allah Ta'ala
thrice and remarked:
الحمد لله الذى اعز الاسلام واهله
"All praise is due to Allah Who has honoured Islam and its people."
Rasulullah Liga kauf even prostrated in gratitude before Allah Ta'ala.
According to another narration, Resulullah Mailauf performed two Rakaat
Salaah as an expression of his gratitude before Allah Ta'ala.
'Abdullah bin Mas'ood Meals relates: "I climbed onto Abu Jahal's chest and
sat astride him. Abu Jahal opened his eyes and said: "O sheep herder! You have
parked yourself astride a very honourable place."
I replied:
الحمد لله الذى مكننى من ذلك
"All praise is due to Allah Who has awarded me the ability to do so."
He then asked me: "Who triumphed and who lost?" I replied: "Allah and His Rasool
".have prevailed صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
"What is your intention now?" he asked. I replied: "I wish to behead you." He
said: "Very well. Here, this is my sword. It is incredibly sharp. It would assist you
in fulfilling your objective rather swiftly. But listen, be sure to sever my head closer
to my shoulders as this would instil more awe within my onlookers. Furthermore,
when you return to Muhammad, give him this message that I cherish more
animosity and disgust for him today than I did yesterday."
Ibn Mas'ood xexkss further relates: "I then lopped his head off and brought it
to Rasulullah cial. saying: "O Rasulullah! This is the head of the enemy of