muhammad (pbuh) as a political and military leader

Question 1

what did Muhammad do in Madinah?

Answer 1

one Muslim community
Jewish allies could be part of ummah
chief arbitrator in all decisions

Question 2

Guillaume view

Answer 2

Madinah bound Muslims together for guaranteed protection, community, defence

Question 3

Alan view

Answer 3

giving Muhammad religious, political, sole authority and arbitrator of all disputes

Question 4

internal threats

Answer 4

outward alliance but schemed behind Muhammad’s back

Question 5

external threats

Answer 5

Makkans and others were against Muhammad and he had to build his religion at a make or break situation

Question 6

battle of Badr

Answer 6

the fight against the Makkans at Badr

300 Muslims and 1000 makkans. the Muslims won and defened Madinah

Question 7

battle of Uhud

Answer 7

muhammed had provoked the jewish tribes
3000 Quraysh in battle and won
27 muslims killed

Question 8

battle of Al Khandak

Answer 8

10000 strong and against muslims

muslims dug a ditch around Madinah and were victorious

Question 9

Jews and Muslims

Answer 9

the relationship between Jews and Muslims was fragile but gradually Islam was more accepted and treaties were signed for peace