“When the foundation of Shariah became strong owing to support rendered by the migraters and their supporters and the cruelties of the infidels crossed all limits, Allah the Almighty sent down verses regarding Jihad and assassination of non believers was ordered valid.

Now the Holy Prophet(Sal’am) asked the believers to be firm and alert and started sending forces to varius spots of disturbances. The Battles which had the Holy Prophet(Sal’am) at the helm of affairs are called ‘Gharwah’ and the battles in which he (Sal’am) had his holy companion to head the army are called ‘Sitya’”

#Ghazwah-e-Badr is well noted among the Ghazwas. Badr is the name of a well in a village. Every year a fare is held there in which Arabs used tosell their merchandise.

Muhammad received news that Abu Sufiyan was going with caravana of the Quraish tribe towards Syria. He prepared with 313 men of Mahajir and Ansar and he appointed Umroo bin umme Maktum a his governor at Madina.

Abu Sufiyan learned about Mohammad’s intention and sent for help from Mecca, as he new that his goods would make Mohammad very strong. The whole Quraish tribe including Abu Jehal prepared an army  to face the situation.

Mohammad gave flags to Hadrat Ali, Hadrat Mashal bin Unair and to Sa’ad bin Ma’az. Most of his companions (Sahaba) started on foot. Two to Three shared a camel and there were only two or three calvary men. Muhammad received information that Abu Sufiyan had fled along the river bank and that that there was now a big army from Mecca instead. This disturbed the sahaba.

Muhammad sought advice from them. Abu Bakr pledged his complete loyalty. He turned to the Ansars and Sa’ad bin Ma’az Ansari declared that they were ready to plunge in the river if Muhammad said so.

When Abu Sufiyan reached Mecca, he sent a message to his men to come back and prepare to attack the Muslims the next year. Abu Jehal refused.#[ ]

“Jahan bin Sallat described his dream that a person catching the nose string of a camel came and called that Atibbah Shibah and Ummayyah bin Khalaf were killed and others would follow suit. After that he slaughtered camel with his sword but the wounded camel fled away, while its blood reached every camp. Abu Jehal ridiculed this dream and said that another prophet had emerged among the Quraish”[ ]

Suggestions from the companions of Muhammad

 

#Abu Bakr suggested that they close all the wells and that they construct cisterns close to them to store water.

Sa’ad bin Ma’az  the chief of the Ansars suggested they make a shady bed for Muhammad and prepare some swift footed camels  for Muhammad incase they were defeated and would have to flee to Medina for his presence would do much to console the woman and children.

Muhammad was pleased with these suggestions.#[ ]

The battle

 

“After that the Holy Prophet (Sal’am) invoked Allah that the Quraish were haughty(arrogant) and non believers and hence help me Allah and fulfill Thy promise.”[ ]

#A group of non believers tried to drink from the cistern and the sahaba killed them all but Hakem bin Hazam embraced Islam.#[ ]

“Then Aswad bin Aswad, one of the most brave among the Arbabs came out  with his sword swearing by Laat and Uzzah to demolish the cisterns of the Holy prophet (sal’am) but Hadrat Amir Hamzah got him killed. After that Atabbah bin Rabiah, his brother Shibah and his son Waleed came out and challenged the Faithfuls.  …They asked Muhammad to send their equals.At this the Holy prophet(Sal’am sent Hamzah(radiallahho anho), Ali (radiallahho anho) and Obaidah bin Harith on his behalf and the nonbelievers were consigned to Hell.”[ ]

#The Nonbelievers now made an all out attack. Eight to ten non believers fought with each Muslim soldier.

Muhammad raised his hands in prayer and invoked Allah that :# [ ]

“it was the only group of mankind on earth that believed thee and if that was also annihilated, who would remain there to pray to thee?

Allah the  Almighty sent Hadrat Jibrail with five thousand angels which resulted in 70 richmen of the Quraish killed and 70 others arrested. It said that the nonbelievers whom the faithful advanced to kill was found already dead. Though the angels came down to help the faithfuls in other battles too but did not take part in any battle other than that of the battle of Badr” [ ]

#Abu Jehal came with his horse, two young Muaz and Maooz, killed him. Muhammad asked about Abu Jehal. Abdullah bin Masood found him badly wounded. He sat on his chest and cut of his head.# [ ]

“When the head of Abu Jehal was submitted to the holy Prophet(Sal’am) he (sal’am) thanked Allah and declared that Pharoah of his ummah was killed.”  [ ]

Qissasul Anbiya, Stories of the holy prophets, Badr Azimimabadi,1996 pg 142

Qissasul Anbiya, Stories of the holy prophets, Badr Azimimabadi,1996 pg 144

Qissasul Anbiya, Stories of the holy prophets, Badr Azimimabadi,1996 pg 144

Qissasul Anbiya, Stories of the holy prophets, Badr Azimimabadi,1996 pg 144

Qissasul Anbiya, Stories of the prophets, Badr Azimimabadi,1996 pg 145

Qissasul Anbiya, Stories of the holy prophets, Badr Azimimabadi,1996 pg 145

Qissasul Anbiya, Stories of the holy Prophets, Badr Azimabadi,1996 Pg142-144

 
Qissasul Anbiya, Stories of the holy Prophets, Badr Azimabadi,1996 Pg144

 
Qissasul Anbiya, Stories of the holy Prophets, Badr Azimabadi,1996 Pg144

 
Qissasul Anbiya, Stories of the holy Prophets, Badr Azimabadi,1996 Pg145

 
Qissasul Anbiya, Stories of the holy Prophets, Badr Azimabadi,1996 Pg145