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During the siege, a companion named Hazrat Abu Sufyan (may Allah be pleased with him) got hurt in the eye. What did he say about his eye when he talked to the Prophet (peace be upon him)?
he said he rather have paradise than his eye back
What was the name of the city the Muslims were besieging?
Ta'if.
How did the people of Ta'if show treachery towards the companion sent to them?
they ensured his security but then martyred him
If the people of Ta'if were treacherous, why did the Prophet (sa) still try to make peace and spare their orchards?
because he wanted to show mercy
How long did the siege of Ta'if last? Was it super short or a bit longer?
between 10-40 days
What happened to Hazrat Abu Sufyan's (may Allah be pleased with him) eye after he was hit by an arrow?
it fell out onto his hand
What happened to the first companion sent to speak with the people of Ta'if?
he was martyred
What was the reward promised for saving Hazrat Hanzalah (ra)?
When the Prophet (sa) freed the slaves who came out of the fortress, what important lesson does this teach us about Islam?
that islam teaches us to be fair and kind
When the Muslims were returning, what did the Prophet (peace be upon him) ask them to say?
What happened to the son of Hazrat Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) during this battle?
he got a very bad wound
Who was sent after the first companion was martyred?
hadrat hanzalah
Why was the Prophet's (sa) decision to leave the orchards alone considered exemplary?
because it showed mercy and consideration
Uyainah bin Hisn (ra) told the people of Ta'if to keep fighting, but the Prophet (sa) knew he lied. What does this show about the Prophet (sa)?
that the prophet was wise and knew the truth
After the battle, the Muslims got a LOT of camels and sheep! What did the Prophet (peace be upon him) do with all these treasures?
he shared it fairly with the muslims
How many Muslim soldiers were martyred (died) during the entire Siege of Ta'if?
12
What did some people of Ta'if do when Hazrat Hanzalah (ra) approached?
they attacked him and tried to take him into the fortress
What was the significance of freeing the slaves who left the fortress?
it was an incentive for those inside to come outside and showed compassion
The Prophet (sa) decided to leave the siege even though they hadn't won yet. Why might this be a sign of God's plan?
becayse god didnt allow it
Some people said the Prophet (peace be upon him) was unfair when sharing. What did the Prophet (peace be upon him) say to show he was fair?
if allahs messenger isnt just who else can be
The Prophet's (peace be upon him) wives, Hazrat Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) and Hazrat Zainab (may Allah be pleased with her), were there. What was set up for them?
two tents where the prophet prayed
Who saved Hazrat Hanzalah (ra)?
hadrat abbas
What did the Prophet (sa) say about Uyainah bin Hisn Fuzari (ra) regarding leadership?
that he was an unwise leader
What does the Prophet's (sa) decision to spare the orchards, even when it might have helped win the battle, teach us about his character?
he was very kind
What did the Prophet (peace be upon him) say about people who might say mean things but still pray? What kind of faith did he say they might have?
their faith is only on the outside