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emigration of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W) to Medina had turned the enemies
from Mecca more hostile, and they constantly kept on thinking how they
could overthrow him, and put an end to Islam. The Meccans and their
allies started to bring their raids to the very outskirts of Medina,
destroying the fruit trees of the Muslims and carrying away their
flocks.
The winter of 624 AD saw the invasion of Medina by a strong force of
Meccans led by Abu Jahl consisting of all army of 1000 strong with 700
camels and 100 horses.
Receiving information about this force, the Holy Prophet (S.A.W)
decided to meet the enemy outside Medina at a place called as Badr (200
Miles from Mecca and 80 Miles from Medina). He set out with three
hundred and thirteen (313) of his followers. This small force was
marshaled out of Medina with the youthful Ali holding the Banner of the
Prophet (S.A.W).
The battle of Badr was the most important among the Islamic battles
of Destiny. For the first time the followers of the new faith were put
into a serious test. Had victory been the lot of the pagan army while
the Islamic Forces were still at the beginning of their developments,
the faith of Islam could have come to an end.
No one was aware of the importance of the outcome of the Battle as
the Prophet (S.A.W.) himself. We might read the depth of his anxiety in
his prayer before the beginning of the Battle when he stood up
supplicating his Lord:
"God this is Quraish. It has come with all its arrogance and
boastfulness, trying to discredit Thy Apostle. God, I ask Thee to
humiliate them tomorrow. God, if this Muslim band will perish today,
Thou shall not be worshipped."
Warfare in those days followed a different pattern. Before the
general battle began, a number of duels were fought between the leading
warriors on each side. When the Muslims reached the fertile vale of
Badr, a favorite watering place and camping ground on the caravan route,
three stations northwards from Mecca, the Prophet (S.A.W) ordered a
halt, taking up a suitable position near a stream of fresh water, to
await the arrival of the infidel army. It was on the next day, Friday,
17th Ramazan 2 AH or January 13th 624 AD that the enemy, blowing their
trumpets, approached the Muslims, and both forces were arrayed in
battle.
Three of the infidel warriors, Utbah, the father-in-law of Abu
Sufyan, his brother Shaybah, and Al-Walid son of Utbah came out of the
ranks and arrogantly challenged the Muslims. Three Ansars of Medina
stepped forward to meet this challenge. This greatly enraged the Meccans
who refused to combat with the Ansars saying, "We have not come all
this way to cross arms with the Medinites, against whom we bear no
grudge. We challenge the people of Mecca who have the courage to defy
us." Upon this Ali and Ubaydah, cousins of the Prophet, and Hamzah his uncle,
responded to the challenge. In the words of Col. Bodley, "At the taunt
of the Quriashite, Ali dashed out of the Muslim ranks glittering in
breast-plate and helmet. He was soon followed by Ubaydah bin al-Harith, a
paternal cousin of Muhammad and Hamzah who wore an ostrich feather in
his Cuirass. The three companions were thus closely related to Muhammad
and fulfilled the Quraish for Hashimite (the clan of the Prophet)
blood!"
The three duels were as rapid as they were murderous. Hamzah killed
Shaybah, While Ali killed Al-Walid. Ubaydah was mortally wounded, but
before he fell, Ali and Hamzah were able to come to his rescue. Hamzah
hurled himself at Utbah, and with a sweep of his sword cut off his head.
In a few minutes three of Mecca's most important warriors had been sent
to find out the truth about the hell which Muhammad (S.A.W) had
promised them!" Ubaydah was the first martyr at this battle. He died
after he lost his leg.
With a cry of rage three more Meccans darted from under Abu Jahl's
banner and assailed the Muslim champions (Ali and Hamzah). They too went
down before the sword of Islam. A further three were dealt with the
same fate. There was a moment of hesitancy among the Quraishites.
Muhammad (S.A.W) did not miss his advantage. With a sharp order he sent
his soldiers charging into a general attack.
When the general offensive began, hundreds of companions participated
in the battle and offered sacrifices and pleased their Lord. But the
members of the house of the Messenger (S.A.W.) distinguished themselves.
Ali's endeavor was unique at this battle. When Hanthala Ibn Abu Sufyan
faced him, Ali liquefied his eyes with one blow from his sword. He
annihilated Al Auss Ibn Saeed, and met Tuaima Ibn Oday and transfixed
him with his spear, saying "You shall not dispute with us in God after
today."
The Messsnger (S.A.W.) took a handful of gravel when the battle was
extremely heated. He threw it at the faces of the pagans saying "May
your faces be disfigured. God, terrify their hearts and invalidated
their feet." The pagans ran away, turning their faces to no one.
The line of the Quraish wavered and a number of their bravest and
noblest fell; they took to flight ignominiously, and in their haste to
escape they threw away their armor and abandoned their transport animals
with all their camp and equipage. Seventy of the bravest Quraish were
slain and forty-five taken prisoners, and their commander, Abu Jahl and
Hanzala Ibn Abu Sofyan, were amongst the slain.
Though it was the first engagement of the youthful Ali, he showed
surprising results and was praised by one and all. He killed no less
than sixteen-though some historians give him credit for thirty-six of
the bravest and the most prominent of the Quraish army.
This battle laid the foundation of the Islamic State and made out of
the Muslims a force to be reckoned with by the dwellers of the Arabic
Peninsula.
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Source : http://www.ezsoftech.com/islamic/badr.asp
Badru field witnessed the heroic martyrs (suhaba)01. Api ibn umair vakkas (Radi allahu anhu)
02. Ibn sahpvan vahap (Radi allahu anhu)
03. Amr ibn Abdul tussammah (Radi allahu anhu)
04. Musajjah ipna salih (Radi allahu anhu)
05. Akil ipnul pakru (Radi allahu anhu)
06. Upaita ipnul harit Ibn Abdul muttalip (Radi allahu anhu)
07. Umair ipnul hammam (Radi allahu anhu)
08. Yasitu ipnul harit Ibn Guys (Radi allahu anhu)
09. Avhp Ibn Ibn harit rihpaa (Radi allahu anhu)
10. Masvutu Ibn Ibn harit rihpaa (Radi allahu anhu)
11. Masat Ibn hatma (Radi allahu anhu)
12. Mupassir Ibn Abdul muntir (Radi allahu anhu)
13. Harita Ibn surakka (Radi allahu anhu)
14. Rahpih ipnul mualla (Radi allahu anhu)
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Pictures of Place where Ghazwa-e-Badar was fought (Subhan Allah)
On 17th Ramadan Year 2nd of Hejra, Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) came to BADER from MADINA
With around 300 of his Followers from the way shows in picture (Red Arrow).
Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) Camp with his Army in this Area and The Hill in the Picture is Called (Odoat Al Dunea)
mention in Quran :
(قال الله تعالى: )إذ أنتم بالعدوة الدنيا ...
Right Arrow Shows (Al Odoat Al Dunea) and on versant of it Muslims Camp, Middle Arrow Shows
the way which ABO SOFEAN Convoy pass all the way through and Left Arrow Shows Malaeka mountain
(where JEBREAL and MEKAEAL sent By ALLAH with 1000 Of Malaeka to help Muslims Army against Unbelievers.)
The Arrow Shows the Moshreken (Unbelievers) Base Camp called in Quran as (Al Odoat Al Qoswa) and there army were 950 men.
This is where Muslims Army moved to where BADER WELL was at the back of them.
A different picture angle of (Al Odoat Al Dunea) and Malaeka Mountain and the new camp area where Muslims moved to.
ALARESH MASJID was built in the place where Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) built a Hut as suggested by SAAD BIN MOAD.
ALARESH MASJID from Outside
ALARESH MASJID from inside
ALARESH MASJID from inside, the place where Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) supplicate ALLAH to make
the victory for Muslims, and ALLAH THE MIGHTY grant them the victory with the support of Malaeka.
Malaeka Mountain
The names of the 14 martyr from the Followers of Prophet Mohammad where killed on BADER CONQUEST,
13 buried on Bader and the 14th buried on the way between BADER and MEDINA
The Arrow shows the place of the Followers Graves
Picture source:சகோ.இஸ்மத் வலைப்பூ
جزاک اللہ خیرا ....................
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