Sirat-E-Habibullah (Pbuh) by Dr. Yamin H. Memon - HTML preview

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camels.

Even after sending search groups they could not harm Muhmmad (pbuh).

They safely reached Quba a small village within the limits of the city of Medina (Ref.: Qur'an 28:85). From this day of the migration the Islamic Calendar started. One year ago during the Hajj pilgrimage they had made promised the holy prophet Muhmmad (pbuh) according to these promises they (the people of Medina) especially the clans of the Banu Khazraj and Banu Aws warmly

welcomed Muhmmad (pbuh) and Abu Bakr (r.a.).

The peace treaty for the people of Medina:

Once Muhmmad (pbuh) safely

reached Medina the flow of migration from Mecca to Medina started.

Muslims of Mecca who were able to migrate to Medina left all their properties and homes at Mecca and followed Muhmmad (pbuh)’s foot steps. They either openly or secretly reached Medina. To ensure and protect peace of Medina Muhmmad (pbuh) announced a code of conduct for all the inhabitants of Medina.

This treaty was acknowledged and accepted by all the communities of Medina like Arab pagans, Muslims, Jews and Christians.

The Battles:

Ghazwah:

Ghazwahts are the battles in which Prophet Muhmmad (PBUH) himself took part in combat along with his Companions (R.A.).

Total casualties in all the battles of prophet Muhmmad (PBUH):

The sum total of all casualties on all sides in all the battles of Muhammad range from 1200 to 1500 dead

according to the most authoritative sources.

The Battle of Badr:

Date: March 13, 624 (C.E.)/17

Ramadan, 2 AH

Location: At the wells of Badr, 80

miles (130 km) southwest of Medina Result: Muslims won

Between: Muslims of Medina and Quraish of Mecca

Commanders:

Muslims: The holy prophet

Muhmmad (P.B.U.H.)

Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib (R.A.) Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A.)

Pagans: Abu Jahl, Utba ibn Rabi'ah Umayyah ibn Khalaf

Military composition:

Muslims: 313 Infantry & Cavalry: 2