Makkah and Madinah
Where is Makkah and Madinah located
Saudia Arabia
What battle did they need permission to fight in?
The battle of Badr
When did the Battle of Badr take place?
17th of Ramadan 2 AH
Who won iin the Battle of Uhud?
The Quryesh
Name 5 lessons from the Battle of Uhud
-Victory was not automatic
- Leader cannot be dictatorial
- Accepting other opinions is not humiliation
- Do not panic if circumstances change
- Better not to work with Munafiq
- Obey Allah (SWT), Obey Rasul (S)
- Live above personal desires
- Stay united, stay organized
- Mission must continue
- Success is independent of victory
- Victory or Defeat- All is from Allah (SWT).
What does Madinatun Nabi mean?
The City of the Nabi.
What was the significance of the missions?
The significance of the missions was to instill a sense of confidence among the Muslims that their powerful enough to defend their faith.
The event of Abu Sufyans clever move ?
o divert his valuable caravan away from the ambush route and send a dramatic warning to , prompting the Meccan army, led by , to march out to protect their wealth.
Where did the Battle of Uhud take place
Near Mount Uhud,North of Madinah on the Syria-Makkah
Explain 3 of the lessons from the Battle of Uhud
-Victory was not automatic
- Leader cannot be dictatorial
- Accepting other opinions is not humiliation
- Do not panic if circumstances change
- Better not to work with Munafiq
- Obey Allah (SWT), Obey Rasul (S)
- Live above personal desires
- Stay united, stay organized
- Mission must continue
- Success is independent of victory
- Victory or Defeat- All is from Allah (SWT).
What was the settlement of Madina?
▪ Rasulullah (S) settlement in Madinah began on the 12th day of the lunar month of Rabi al-Awwal.
▪ Many people were awaiting the arrival of Rasulullah (S) and everyone wanted Rasulullah (S) to be their guest so Rasulullah (S) let his camel roam and the house which the camel stopped in front of would be the home he stayed at. The camel stopped in front of Abu Ayyub’s home who was a humble Muslim and Rasulullah (S) stayed there.
▪ Rasulullah (S) also built a masjid at his earliest opportunity which serves as a place of worship but also a political center for the new state that Rasulullah (S) envisioned to develop.
What was the Divine Intervention during the Battle?
Rainfall.
When did the battle begin?
Morning of Saturday Shawwal 7th 3 AH
Why did the attitude of the Arabs change towards the Muslims? And what did the Arab tribes do? and due to this what did the Prophet SAW do
Arab tribes outside of Madinah adopted a hostile attitude of Muslims and that Muslims were no longer a threatening force.
They started launching raids of loots but when Rasulullah (SAW) learned about these developments, the Muslims defeated the Bedouins.
Constitution of Madina
▪ Rasulullah (S) worked to build mutual beneficial relationships with the communities in Madinah. His goal was to establish a number of rights and responsibilities for the Muslims, Jews, and non-Muslim Arabs in Madinah.
▪ Rasulullah (S) wanted to prevent attacks on the Muslims and also wanted the Jews and non-Muslim Arabs to know that their freedom and rights were protected so that they didn’t perceive Islam as a threat.
▪ The agreement had four areas of emphasis which were the agreement pertaining to the Muslims, the agreement pertaining to the non-Muslim Arabs, the agreement pertaining to the Jews, and the agreement pertaining to everybody in Madinah.
Why did the Muslims turn from facing Jerusalem to Makkah?
Revelation instructed Rasulullah (SAW) and the Muslims to turn toward Makkah when they prayed instead of facing the direction of Jerusalem.
The event of the blockade of Banu Qaynaqah
The blockade of Banu Qaynuqa was a 624 CE siege by Prophet Muhammad's Muslims against the Jewish Banu Qaynuqa tribe in Medina, triggered by a marketplace incident where a Muslim woman was humiliated by a goldsmith, leading to retaliatory killings, and resulting in the tribe's expulsion from Medina for breaking their treaty (Constitution of Medina)
What was the turning point of the battle?
The Archers left their spots on Mount Aynayn even though they were instructed not to leave their spots. This caused the Qureysh to attack the Muslims.
What was the Ar-Raji Expedition and the aftermath of the incidents
The Ar-Raji Expedition (625 CE, 4 AH) was a treacherous incident where a group of Muslim missionaries were ambushed and killed or captured by the Banu Lahyan and Hudhayl tribes. The aftermath involved the brutal execution of the remaining captives in Mecca and a temporary blow to Muslim morale, which ultimately highlighted the extraordinary devotion of the companions to the Prophet Muhammad.
Everything about Hijarah?
▪ Rasulullah (SAW)’s clan name was Banu Hashim.
▪ After the second Pledge of Aqabah, Rasulullah (SAW) asked Muslims to start relocating to Yathrib. They started to move in small groups so that they wouldn’t raise attention. However, the Quraish found out and became fearful that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) would become powerful, spread Islam, and would therefore cause trouble in their trade journey to al-Sham or might attack Makkah so they decided to kill Rasulullah (SAW) by making one clan member strike at him. However, Rasulullah (SAW) found out and told Abu Bakr (RA) about his plan to leave Makkah. While assassins congregated around his home, Rasulullah (S) waited for the best time to secretly move out and asked Ali (RA) to lie down on his bed. He left for Abu Bakr (RA)’s house and together they began the journey.
▪ Rasulullah (S) was always confident that Allah (SWT) would protect him, however, he never exposed himself to undue risk.
▪ Rasulullah (S) planned every aspect of the strategic relocation. From his meticulous planning and execution, Rasulullah (S) proved two Quranic teachings: (1) Allah assists man as long as man assists himself. (2) A deeper meaning of tawakkul- to plan and act with utmost sincerity.
▪ Hijrah was both a physical and spiritual journey.
What were the two objectives of Rasulullah (SAW)
1-One objective was to establish contact with different Bedouin tribes that had no idea about Islam.
2-The second objective was to monitor the Makkan movement along the strategic commercial route to Syria.
3-The third objective was for the Muslims to become acquainted with the geographical terrain and roads surrounding Madinah.
4-And the fourth objective was to send a message to Makkah that the Muslims would no longer be considered weak.
What were the events of the Dual Fight, the Spoils of War, and the Beneficiaries of the Battle ?
The Battle of Badr (624 CE) saw a small Muslim force defeat a larger Meccan army after initial single combats ("Dual Fight"); the "Spoils of War" (captives, wealth) were distributed equally to teach justice, with literate prisoners teaching reading/writing for freedom; the main "Beneficiaries" were the burgeoning Muslim community (strengthened leadership, divine proof of faith) and eventually Abu Sufyan (rose to lead Quraysh).
What was the incident of the attack on Rasulullah (S)’s life
he was struck by stones, an arrow piercing his face guard, and a sword blow to the head, causing significant injury, bleeding, and a broken tooth, with many companions like Talhah bin Ubaidullah and Ali ibn Abi Talib risking their lives to shield him from the overwhelming assault.
What was the Treachery at Bi’r Ma’unah and the aftermath of this incident?
The Treachery at Bi'r Ma'unah was a tragic massacre of Muslim missionaries sent by Prophet Muhammad to preach Islam, betrayed and killed by local tribes (like the Banu Sulaym) in 625 CE (4 AH) after being lured by a false promise of protection, leading to deep sorrow for Muslims, prophetic curses on the betrayers, and later influencing the Quraysh's downfall by showing early betrayal patterns.