Biography of the Prophet PBUH (Madinah) Flashcards
why was the Battle of Badr fought?
Even after the Muslims migrated to Madinah, the Quraysh continued to bother them. The Muslims were always under the risk of attack and were vigilant night and day.
Through what verse was the permission for Jihad given?
“Permission to fight has been given to those who are fought against as they have been wronged…” AND “Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you”
Who led the caravan that the Prophet planned to attack during Badr?
Abu Sufyan
What was in the Caravan that the Prophet planned to attack during Badr, and how many people were in it?
1000 camels and 50,000 Dinars worth of merchandise with only 40 men as escorts
How many men and equipment did the Muslims have in Badr?
313 men, 2 horses and 70 camels
What 2 things did Abu Sufyan do after finding out about the Muslims’ plan to attack their caravan during Badr?
He redirected the caravan towards the Red Sea and sent Damdam Al-Ghifaari to inform the Makkans
Who was sent to inform the Makkans about the Muslims during Badr?
Damdam Al-Ghifaari
How many men were in the Quraysh’s original army in Badr?
1300 men
Who led the Quraysh’s army in Badr?
Abu Jahl
Who opposed going to Madinah to attack the Muslims during Badr?
Utba bin Rabiya
How many men left with Utba bin Rabiya in Badr?
300 men
How many men were in the army which fought the Muslims in Badr?
1000 men
Name all 4 miracles Allah did for the Muslims in Badr?
- Sent down rain before the Battle to smoothen the ground.
- Made the Muslims take a power nap (Nuaas)
- Reduced the number of Quraysh in the eyes of Muslims.
- Sent down angels to help the Muslims fight.
What did the Prophet say to Allah the night before the Battle and what was His response?
The Prophet said: “Oh Allah if this band of Muslims will perish you will not be worshipped on Earth”. Allah responded by saying: “Soon their multitudes put to flight and they will show their backs”
What verse talks about the nap (Nuaas) Allah made the Muslims take?
“(Remember) when He covered you with a slumber as a security from Him…”
What verse talks about how Allah decreased the number of Quraysh in the eyes of the Muslims?
“And remember when you met He showed them to you as few in your eyes, and he made you appear contemptible in their eyes.”
Who participated in single combat from both the Quraysh and the Muslims during Badr?
Waleed against Hz.Ali R.A, Utba against Hz.Abu Obaidah bin Harith, Shaiba against Hz.Hamza R.A
What verse talks about how Allah sent down angels to help the Muslims in Badr?
“(Remember) when you sought help of your Lord and He answered you (saying): “I will help you with a thousand of the angels ranks on ranks”
Name important people of the Quraysh who were killed and who killed them
Abu Jahl was killed by two young Ansari brothers.
Hz.Bilal R.A killed this old master Umayya bin Khalf
How many Makkans were killed in Badr?
70
How many Makkans were taken captive in Badr?
70
How many Muslims were martyred in Badr?
13 Muslims
What were the conditions under which the captives Badr were allowed to go?
Pay ransom. Those who could not pay ransom were ordered to teach 10 Muslim children and those who could not do either were freed.
Who suggested taking ransom from the captives of Badr and who opposed him?
Abu Baker R.A suggested taking ransom but Hz.Umar R.A opposed saying that the captives should be killed
