Facts you should know about Battle of Badr {Battle of badr-17th Ramadan; 2 A.H.}
The Battle of Badr was a major event in which the Muslims defeated a powerful Quraysh army against all odds after being driven out from their homes in Makkah. The battle of badr holds a great significance in Islamic history. It was the battle that proved that the strength of army and weapons are useless untill you have Allah's help with you. It was a great victory for muslims. It was the fruit of their patience and firm belief in Allah. The battle of badar was the first major battle fought by the muslims against the enemies of islam durings our prophet saw's life. a small group of muslim believers (313men 2horses and 70 camels) were rewarded with a remarkable victory in the battle of badr against disbelievers (1000men). And 14 of our believers were martyrd in the battle. The facts from the Battle of Badr which we believe have significance. Some Facts I have extracted a few lessons from the famous incident of Badr for all to benefit. ________ 1. How Many People Fought at Badr? In this battle, an army of only 313 humble Muslims defeated an army of 1000 well-equipped soldiers. “And already had Allah given you victory at Badr while you were few in number. Then fear Allah ; perhaps you will be grateful.” Quran 3:123 “How many a small company has overcome a large company by permission of Allah. And Allah is with the patient.” Quran 2:249 ______________ 2. Victory is only from Allah. After winning the Battle, Allah reminded the believers that it was only through His will, they were victorious. “And you did not kill them, but it was Allah who killed them. And you threw not, [O Muhammad], when you threw, but it was Allah who threw that He might test the believers with a good test. Indeed, Allah is Hearing and Knowing.” Quran 8:17 “And Allah made it not except as [a sign of] good tidings for you and to reassure your hearts thereby. And victory is not except from Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Wise” Quran 3:126.
3. Never undermine your prayers. Prior to the Battle, the Prophet prayed immensely for Allah’s support. He would say “Oh Lord, if we are defeated, You will not be worshiped at all on Earth”. [Remember] when you asked help of your Lord, and He answered you, “Indeed, I will reinforce you with a thousand from the angels, rank after rank.” Quran 8:9 This prayer was not only answered, but the Battle proved pivotal in the survival of Islam until our current day.
4. The Power of Allah is Endless By Allah’s decree, Angels descending from Heaven came to assist the Muslims in this battle. A handful of dust in the Prophet’s hand was also transformed into a gigantic whirlwind that dispersed the enemy. “Yes, if you remain patient and conscious of Allah and the enemy come upon you [attacking] in rage, your Lord will reinforce you with five thousand angels having marks [of distinction]” Quran 3:125 Rabee’ ibn Anas says: “Allah aided the Muslims on the day of Badr with 1000 [angels], then He increased them in help, so they were 3000, then He increased them in help, so they were 5000.” Ali Ibn Talha narrates from Abdullah Ibn Abbas, that the Messenger of Allah raised his hands on the Day of Badr, saying “Oh Lord, if this group is destroyed, you will not be worshipped on this world at all”. Angel Gabriel then instructed him to take a handful of dust and throw it in their faces. So the Prophet took a single handful of dust and threw it in the direction of their faces. There wasn’t a single disbeliever (from the enemy) left except that this single handful of dust entered his eyes, nose, and mouth. They were all then left on their backs dispersed.
5. How did the Muslims win? The Prophet Muhammad’s struggle alongside his Ummah proved victorious in this battle due to their ability to stand firm, steadfast and united. While the Quraish proved frail and hence easily dispersed after being misled by Satan. And [remember] when Satan made their deeds pleasing to them and said, “No one can overcome you today from among the people, and indeed, I am your protector.” But when the two armies sighted each other, he turned on his heels and said, “Indeed, I am disassociated from you. Indeed, I see what you do not see; indeed I fear Allah. And Allah is severe in penalty.” Quran 8:48
6. It is mentioned in Quran The Battle of Badr is alluded to in several verses in the Qur’an, it is mentioned by name is Surah Aal-‘Imran: 3:123 – Allah helped you at Badr when you were very weak. Be mindful of Allah, so that you may be grateful. 3:124 – Remember when you said to the believers, ‘Will you be satisfied if your Lord reinforces you by sending down three thousand angels? 3:125 – Well, if you are steadfast and mindful of Allah, your Lord will reinforce you with five thousand swooping angels if the enemy should suddenly attack you!’ 3:126 – and Allah arranged it so, as a message of hope for you [believers] to put your hearts at rest- help comes only from Allah, the Mighty, the Wise-
7. Angels assisted the Muslims in battle : 5,000 angels helped the Muslims achieve victory over the Quraysh who were better equipped in terms of weaponry, camels and war-horses. Allah says in the Qur’an:3:125 – Well, if you are steadfast and mindful of Allah, your Lord will reinforce you with five thousand swooping angels if the enemy should suddenly attack you!’
8. 14 companions were martyred in the battle. 70 men from the army of the Quraysh were killed including Abu Jahl, one of their commanders. Many others were taken as prisoners of war by the Muslims who were later ransomed.
The prisoners of war were treated with dignity and respect. An incident demonstrating this is mentioned in Sahih Al-Bukhari:
Jâbir relates: “After the Battle of Badr, prisoners of war were brought. Among them was al-`Abbas. He did not have a shirt on, so the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) looked for a shirt for him. It turned out that a shirt of `Abdullah b. `Ubayy was the right size, so the Prophet gave it to al-`Abbas to wear and compensated `Abdullah with his own shirt.”
Allah the Most Merciful granted the Muslims victory after the prophet (be upon him) made intense dua to His Lord May we all become like those strong Muslims who stood alongside the prophet peace be upon out of True Love for Allah and the Prophet peace be upon him Our battles are the struggles of our nafs/ego and the struggles of everyday life which we pray we can control better, so through our character the world can see the beauty of this great faith! Our hearts have become dark due to our sins. We can remove this darkness and replace it with light through repentance and remembrance of Allah subhan wa tallah and our beloved Prophet (saw).
