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What did God send down from the heavens during the Battle of Hunain
angels
How many companions remained with the Holy Prophet(sa) during a critical moment in the battle?
Only 12 companions
Why, according to the Promised Messiah(as), were thousands of angels sent instead of just one?
The large number was a psychological means of bolstering the resolve and morale of the Muslim army, even though one would have been enough to secure victory
Why did Uyainah initially disagree with the offer of blood money?
He had come to exact revenge for the death of the man, not to receive financial compensation
How did some people think the mention of angels was meant to be understood?
Some commentators believed it was a metaphor to make the soldiers feel stronger.
Why did the Promised Messiah(as) say thousands of angels were sent, not just one?
To boost the confidence and resolve of the Muslim army
What did the Holy Prophet(sa) throw at the enemies during the battle?
He took a handful of dirt and stones and threw them at the enemies
According to Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Deen Ahmad(ra), how can the descent of angels be interpreted in a way that doesn't contradict God's power?
for the Muslims' support
How does the healing of Khalid bin Walid's(ra) wounds demonstrate a specific type of divine blessing through the Holy Prophet(sa)?
This act highlights the concept of barakah (blessing). The Holy Prophet's(sa) blessed saliva acted as a direct, physical conduit for divine grace, causing an immediate and perfect healing, showcasing a deeper spiritual power beyond conventional medicine
Which enemy army started to run away after the Holy Prophet(sa)'s action?
The Banu Hawazin army started to flee
How many of the Banu Thaqif were killed before they ran away?
70 of their men were killed.
How many companions were martyred during the Battle of Hunain?
4
Why did Uyainah initially disagree with the offer of blood money?
He had come to exact revenge for the death of the man, not to receive financial compensation
Explain what happened during the encounter between Hazrat Abu Amir(ra) and the tenth brother during the Expedition of Autas.
The tenth brother feigned accepting Islam, causing Hazrat Abu Amir(ra) to lower his guard, at which point the brother attacked him. The attacker is said to have later converted to Islam
Who was the final flagbearer of the Banu Thaqif?
Uthman bin Abdillah was the final flagbearer.
What news first reached Makkah after the battle started?
The false news that the Muslims had been defeated and the Holy Prophet(sa) had been killed.
What was the destination of the Expedition of Tufail bin Amr Dausi?
The Expedition of Tufail bin Amr Dausi was directed towards Dhu al-Kaffain
How did the companions react when the Holy Prophet(sa) initially called out to them, and what was the result of their return?
The companions returned to the battlefield and started fighting zealously, leading to the enemy's faltering and flight shortly after
Describe the sequence of events that led to the healing of Khalid bin Walid(ra)'s wounds.
Khalid bin Walid(ra) was injured, the Muslim army initially fled, but after the battle, the Holy Prophet(sa) was taken to him, sat with him, and applied his blessed saliva, which healed the wounds
What did the hypocrites in Makkah think would happen?
They thought Arabia would go back to the old religion of their forefathers
Who was the Amir of Makkah who corrected the false news?
Attab bin Asid
How many camels were offered as blood money to Uyainah?
A total of one hundred camels were offered
What does the healing of Khalid bin Walid's(ra) wounds signify about the Holy Prophet's(sa) blessed touch?
It signifies the miraculous and blessed nature of his physical presence, through which God performed a physical healing
Describe the roles played by Hazrat Abu Amir(ra) and Hazrat Abu Musa Ash'ari(ra) during the Expedition of Autas.
Abu Amir(ra) led the contingent and was fatally wounded. He passed on the leadership to Abu Musa Ash'ari(ra), who then led the contingent to victory
Where did part of the Banu Hawazin army go after their defeat?
Some went to Ta’if, Autas, and Nakhlah.