# Battle of Uhud! - Great Courage of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) | Visualized by AI | Ep. 7

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The Muslims were so close to victory. I am the lion of Allah! But one crucial mistake turned everything upside down. The Mujahideen (warriors) suddenly found themselves surrounded from both the front and the back, trapped between two fierce attacks. On the day of Uhud that was filled with trials and hardship, chaos and panic spread across the Muslim army. The companions were completely confused, not knowing what to do. Would they find a way out of this deadly trap? When victory was so near, how did things turn out this way? Let's go back to the beginning and see how it all unfolded. This video series is based on hundreds of references from reliable Islamic sources.

All AI visuals were prepared in consultation with qualified Muslim scholars and are in line with Islamic guidelines. After many of Mecca's leading figures were killed, Abu Sufyan became the new leader of Quraysh. Everyone around him was pressing him to get revenge. On the other hand, the reputation of his tribe had been badly damaged by their defeat at Badr. They couldn't accept it, could not forget it. They desperately wanted to restore their honor. Even slaves who had once worked for them were now openly challenging their former masters. All of this was unbearable for the Quraysh.

Some of their leading men like Jubayr ibn Mut'im, Safwan ibn Umayya, and Ikrimah ibn Abu Jahl came together and made a proposal. "Muhammad has destroyed us by killing our elders. Now is the time to take revenge." "Yes. Let's give the trade caravan's capital back to its owners and use the profits to prepare for war against the Muslims." Everyone agreed on the plan. They sold off the goods, turned them into money, and used the profits to fund the war preparations. Everyone, especially those who had lost their loved ones at Badr, put all their effort into getting ready for another battle.

The Prophet (peace be upon him) uncle Abbas informed the Messenger of Allah about what was happening in Mecca. He learned that an army of 3,000 men was preparing to march towards Medina. Upon hearing this, Rasulullah ﷺ gathered his companions and asked their opinion about the situation. His own view was to defend Medina from within the city. But consulting his companions was part of his Sunnah (tradition). Even in moments as critical as this. He didn't want to decide alone. He wanted to hear what his companions thought as well. During the meeting, two main opinions stood out. The younger companions wanted to go out and meet the enemy in an open battle, just like at Badr.

Hamza too supported this idea. At the same time, the ones who hadn't been able to join Badr felt that they had missed a great honor, and that's why they wanted to fight in the open field as well. One of the companions who supported this idea was Khaythamah. Before Badr, he and his son Sa'd had drawn lots to decide who would go to the battlefield. The lot fell to his son, and Sa'd became one of the martyrs of Badr. And now Khaythamah deeply longed for martyrdom himself. He went to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and said: "O Messenger of Allah, I hope that Allah Azza wa Jal (Mighty and Majestic) will grant us victory over the Quraysh.

But if the other outcome happens, which is martyrdom, I missed that honor at Badr. My son attained it instead of me. I've began to long with all my heart to be with my son in Paradise. I've grown very old, and I wish to meet my Lord as a Shahid (martyr). Do not deprive me of this. Pray that I may be martyred and join my son Sa'd in Paradise." They were running towards the very death that everyone else feared, and turning away from the worldly life that others hold onto with both hands, longing instead for the eternal home of the Hereafter. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ and the more experienced companions, however, were in favor of defending the city from inside it.

But after the consultation, the majority chose to face the enemy in open battle. And so the Prophet (peace be upon him) followed their decision and decided to fight outside the city. After leading the Friday prayer, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ addressed his companions about how to prepare for Jihad (struggle) and said: "Holding back or delaying in Jihad (struggle) is a sign of weakness. When patience and perseverance are shown, the help of Allah comes. So be patient and stay firm." The Prophet (peace be upon him) especially emphasized these two qualities. Every word he spoke carried purpose and meaning.

Soon, on the battlefield, a major event would take place that would change the course of the fight and open the door to many trials. That was where patience and perseverance would truly be needed. Then, after leading the Asr prayer, the Prophet (peace be upon him) went home to put on his armor and strap on his sword. Meanwhile, two companions, Sa'd ibn Mu'adh and Usaid ibn Hudayr, spoke to the Muslims who had gathered outside and said: "Even though the Messenger of Allah ﷺ didn't want to leave Medina, you kept insisting that we should go out. But the command comes to him from the heavens.

Leave this matter to him, and follow whatever he decides." These words changed the minds of those who had wanted to face the enemy outside the city, and some of them even began to feel regret. When they saw the Prophet (peace be upon him) come out of his house wearing his armor and carrying his sword, they said: "O Messenger of Allah ﷺ, we don't want anything that you dislike. If you wish to stay in Medina, then we will stay with you.

We would never want to act against your will." The Prophet (peace be upon him) replied: "It does not befit a prophet after putting on his armor to take it off before fighting the enemy, and before Allah gives His judgment between him and them." With his army, the Prophet (peace be upon him) set out from the place called Ash-Shaykhayn and began marching towards Uhud. Among them were also the hypocrites of Medina, who were looking for ways to weaken the Muslims' unity and break their spirit. And remember their leader, Abdullah ibn Ubayy ibn Salul, the man who never stopped scheming against the Prophet (peace be upon him) out of jealousy, had again evil plans in his mind.

He claimed to believe in Allah and His Messenger, yet there wasn't even a trace of faith in his heart. He had come that far, but from the very beginning, he had been hesitant and full of fear. Then, all of a sudden, he stood up and shouted: "Muhammad listened to the words of young men with no experience and left my advice! O people! I just cannot understand why should we risk our lives fighting for him when he didn't listen to us." Then about 300 men from his tribe and the hypocrites who supported him suddenly left the army and went back to Medina with him. With this betrayal, the Muslim army was reduced to just 700 men. Only one-fourth of the Quraysh army.

Allah Azza wa Jal (Mighty and Majestic) was, in a sense, testing the Muslims through the trial of Uhud to separate the ones who was true in faith and who was not. And He revealed this to His Prophet (peace be upon him) through this ayah (verse): "Whatever you suffered on that day when the two armies faced each other was by the will of Allah, so that He might distinguish the true believers and expose the hypocrites." The Messenger of Allah did not turn back because his army had grown smaller. He continued his march with the remaining companions. But at the same time, he was deep in thought because of a dream he had seen. So what was this dream?

He told it to his companions: "In my dream, I struck a sword on the ground and its blade broke. That was a sign of the calamity that will fall upon some of the believers on the day of Uhud. Then I struck it again, and it returned to its original form, perfectly restored. And that symbolized the victory that Allah would grant and the gathering of the believers." They reached Uhud late at night. The Prophet (peace be upon him) looked carefully over the battlefield and chose the most strategic spots where the Muslims should take their positions. In front of them stood an army four times their number, with around 200 horsemen.

So the Prophet (peace be upon him) had to plan every move with great care. He placed 50 skilled archers on the hill of Aynayn. If the enemy's cavalry, their horsemen, attacked from that direction, the Muslims could easily be caught between two forces. That's why guarding the hill was extremely important. If the archers left their post, the enemy could quickly gain an advantage. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) gave the archers a clear command: "Even if you see us defeating the enemy, do not leave your position until I tell you to or send someone to call you.

And if the enemy defeats us, do not abandon your post saying 'Let's go and help them'." After repeating these instructions over and over again, the Prophet (peace be upon him) then said: "Even if you see birds tearing our bodies apart, do not move from your place until I send someone to call you." The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) then placed his army in a strategic position with Mount Uhud behind them. The reason for this was clear. If the enemy attacked, they would have the mountain as shelter behind them. And if the Muslims attacked, it would make it easier for the enemy to escape. This tactic was designed to achieve victory with the least possible loss from both sides.

At one point, Rasulullah (peace be upon him) picked up a sword and asked his companions: "Who will take this sword from me?" Many companions wanted to take it. This time the Prophet (peace be upon him) asked: "Who will take this sword with its due right?" Meaning, use it properly. A voice called out: "What is its due right, O Messenger of Allah?" It was Abu Dujana, an Ansari known for his courage and fearlessness. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Its right is that you fight the enemy with it until it breaks or is no longer usable." "I will take it with its due right, O Messenger of Allah." And he took the sword. Both armies could now see each other.

They had formed their battle lines and stood waiting. The moment had come. Unable to wait any longer, both sides finally charged forward. The clash began with lightning speed. The Mujahideen (warriors), eager to fight in the cause of Allah, rushed into the battle with great courage. It was time for Abu Dujana to keep his word. "I will take it with its due right!" He charged through the enemy lines with incredible speed, swinging his sword with unstoppable force. With every strike, he cut down whoever stood in his way and kept moving forward with firm steps.

Meanwhile, Hamza (may Allah be pleased with him) was shouting: "I am the lion of Allah!" As he rushed fearlessly into the enemy ranks, striking left and right. At that time, Khalid ibn Walid, who was on the side of Quraysh, was waiting behind the hill of Aynayn with 200 horsemen. His army was being overpowered by the Muslims. So he wanted to join the battle and help them. From time to time, he tried to cross the hill, but the archers the Prophet (peace be upon him) had placed there would not let him through. So Khalid kept waiting, watching carefully for the perfect moment to strike. The Muslim army was fighting with all their strength, showing incredible determination and courage.

Before long, the Mushrikun (polytheists) army could no longer stand their ground and began to flee in fear. By playing their drums and singing, the Quraysh women were trying to call the fleeing soldiers back. But for hearts without faith, all those efforts were in vain. They ran for their lives. But then, what was the calamity that the Messenger of Allah had seen in his dream? Everything was going in favor of the Muslims until something completely unexpected happened. When the archers on the hill saw the Quraysh retreating, they thought the battle was over and their duty was done.

Among them, Abdullah ibn Jubayr reminded them of the Prophet's (peace be upon him) command and called out: "Have you forgotten what the Messenger of Allah told you? The order and instructions he gave you?" But despite his warning, except for a few who stayed with him, majority of them left the hill of Aynayn and began to collect the spoils of war. This was exactly why the Messenger of Allah had emphasized patience and perseverance. "Charge!" At that very moment, Khalid ibn Walid, who was still waiting behind Aynayn with 200 horsemen, saw the opportunity and immediately took action. They killed the 10 companions who had remained on the hill and attacked the Muslim army from behind.

Seeing this, the Quraysh army turned back. Suddenly, the Muslims found themselves trapped between two enemy forces. It was truly a shocking and devastating moment for the Muslims. But, do you know the most remarkable thing about this event? To this day, no one knows who those 40 companions were. The ones who left the hill. No one ever knew their names, except the ones who were there that day. Why? Because no one was supposed to blame them. Some people, far lower in rank than those companions, might have judged them harshly and ignored their virtues, their sacrifices, and all the noble qualities they had.

Moreover, to expose someone's mistake or to mention them with something they would dislike, even if it's true, is backbiting. And it's a sin. That's why the companions who knew their names never revealed them. They had learned this beautiful sense of character and manners from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). That was the second stage of the Battle of Uhud. Those were the moments when the Muslims were tested with some of the hardest trials of their lives. The Mujahideen (warriors) were caught off guard and completely shocked. They couldn't pull themselves together and were forced to scatter across the battlefield.

Even with all the panic, about 10 to 15 companions remained by the Prophet's (peace be upon him) side. This handful of believers stood their ground, fighting with everything they had. They were throwing themselves in front of the Prophet ﷺ to shield him from the rain of arrows, spears, and sword strikes coming from the enemy. Then, in the midst of that chaos, a stone thrown by the disbelievers hit the Prophet's (peace be upon him) blessed face, breaking one of his lower right teeth. Another one cut his forehead and split his lower lip.

Then a disbeliever named Abdullah ibn Qami'a struck with his sword, shattering the Prophet's (peace be upon him) helmet, and two of its metal rings pierced into his blessed face. Rasulullah's (Messenger of Allah) face was covered in blood. He wiped the blood with his hand and said: "How can a people ever attain salvation after covering the face of their Prophet with blood while he is calling them to Allah?" On the other hand, Hamza (may Allah be pleased with him) was standing his ground, resisting the attacks of the idolaters with all his strength. He stood firm, facing the enemy head-on and fearlessly challenging them.

From the very beginning of the battle, there was someone who had been watching Hamza closely, waiting for the right moment to kill him. Wahshi, the slave of Jubayr ibn Mut'im. Jubayr's uncle had been killed at Badr. To take revenge, he specifically chose Wahshi and said: "Join the army. If you kill Muhammad's uncle Hamza in return for my uncle Tuayma ibn Adi, you will be set free." Another person who wanted revenge against Hamza was Hind bint Utbah, the wife of Abu Sufyan. Her father, her uncle, and her brother had all been killed at Badr. She held a deep grudge against Hamza and swore that she would eat his liver. She promised Wahshi her jewelry as a reward.

To fulfill all these desires for revenge, Wahshi was sent to the battlefield to kill Hamza. Hamza knew that he would fight until his last breath. With his faith, courage, and unshakable trust in Allah, he stood firm against the enemy. Meanwhile, holding his spear, Wahshi kept circling around Hamza for a long time. But it was impossible to get close to him. The lion of Allah was striking fear into the hearts of his enemies with his unmatched bravery and strength. "I am the lion of Allah!" As Hamza was cutting down the Mushrikun (polytheists) with his sword, Wahshi was hiding behind a rock. He was an expert with the spear, and he waited for the perfect moment to strike.

Seizing the moment, Wahshi threw his spear and it pierced through the chest of this mighty companion. And on that heartbreaking day at Uhud, Hamza was martyred. Wahshi did not stop there. To impress Hind, the wife of Abu Sufyan, he cut open Hamza's chest, took out his liver and brought it to her. Blinded by her desire for revenge, Hind took a bite of the liver of that noble martyr and chewed. But even that was not enough to satisfy her rage. She went to the body of Hamza (may Allah be pleased with him) and in a horrifying act, cut off his nose and ears to make bracelets and anklets for herself.

The companions, still in shock over the loss of Hamza (may Allah be pleased with him), were struck by another devastating news. "I killed Muhammad! I killed Muhammad! I killed Muhammad!" When the companions heard this, they froze, not knowing what to do. Some even thought about returning to Medina. Was the Messenger of Allah really martyred? While they stood there in confusion, a powerful voice cried out: "Why are you sitting here?" It was Anas bin Nadr. "What will we do? Rasulullah (Messenger of Allah) is dead." "Even if the Prophet has been killed, the Lord of the Prophet has not been killed. Besides, what will you do with your life after the death of the Prophet?

Let us fight and become martyrs like him." Then without a moment's hesitation, he charged straight into the enemy lines. That day, burning with love for the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), Anas became a Shahid (martyr). His body torn to pieces. After the battle, his sister could only recognize him by his fingers. Encouraged by the words of Anas, the companions pulled themselves together. They wanted to find out if the Messenger of Allah had really been martyred. They were searching for him everywhere. What had actually happened? Where was the Prophet (peace be upon him)? At that time, the Messenger of Allah had fallen into a pit that the idolaters had dug.

But because of his wounds, he didn't have the strength to climb out. Finally, a few companions found him and helped him up from the pit. But then, who was the man that Ibn Qami'a had shouted about claiming "I killed Muhammad"? Mus'ab ibn Umayr looked very much like the Prophet (peace be upon him). Before the battle began, he had put on Rasulullah's (Messenger of Allah) cloak and was carrying the banner of the Muslim army. During the battle, he came face to face with Ibn Qami'a and fought bravely against him. Ibn Qami'a struck Mus'ab's arm, the one holding the banner, and cut it off with a single blow. Mus'ab valued the banner of Islam more than even his own life.

He caught it with his other arm so that it wouldn't fall. Then Ibn Qami'a struck again, cutting off his remaining arm too. Despite the unbearable pain, Mus'ab pressed the banner to his chest with his shoulders, trying to keep it upright. But when Ibn Qami'a struck him one last time, he was martyred. Mus'ab ibn Umayr, the man who had taught Islam to Medina, fought with incredible courage on the day of Uhud and gave his life for the banner he had dedicated himself to. For him, the time for struggle had ended, and the time of reward had come. Ibn Qami'a shouted those words because he thought Mus'ab was the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him).

Rasulullah (peace be upon him), along with a few companions around him, took shelter in a small cave. There, the Prophet (peace be upon him) had only two choices. Either he could stay silent, or he could try to gather his scattered army. But to call them back, he would have to raise his voice. And if he did, the idolaters would hear him and come straight to kill him. Rasulullah (peace be upon him) risked his life and chose the second option. He called out loudly and gathered his companions once again. When the Mushrikun (polytheists) realized that the Messenger of Allah was still alive, they immediately regrouped and rained arrows down on them from every direction.

They wanted to finish it once and for all with one final blow. But the few companions around Rasulullah (Messenger of Allah) shielded him with their own bodies. Ready to sacrifice their lives to protect him. And there was another companion there. One that the Messenger of Allah would later speak about saying: "Wherever I looked that day, I saw her fighting right beside me." That person was our mother Nusaybah. She was protecting Rasulullah ﷺ with extraordinary courage, fighting the enemy with everything she had. Along with her husband and sons, she stayed close to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). She suffered about 13 wounds that day, and it took her nearly a year to recover.

May Allah be pleased with her. That day, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) shot so many arrows that his bow eventually broke. Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas stood by his side, shooting arrows one after another to protect him. He kept shooting so much that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said to him, and to him alone: "May my father and mother be sacrificed for you." When the Mushrikun (polytheists) realized they could do no more, they decided that the best way to avoid another defeat was to retreat. So with a sense of pride and arrogance, they pulled back from the battlefield. Rasulullah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was wounded and exhausted.

He didn't even have the strength to walk on his own. Leaning on Sa'd ibn Mu'adh and Sa'd ibn Ubadah, he slowly made his way towards the rocky slope of Shi'b where the Muslims had taken refuge. He wanted to rest there and regain his strength. After walking for a while, even that little strength left him. The two armors he was wearing had become too heavy. At that moment, Talha ibn Ubaydullah knelt down and said: "Here, O Messenger of Allah. Climb on my back. I am strong." Then he carried the Prophet (peace be upon him) on his back all the way up to the rocks. The Quraysh army was slowly retreating from the battlefield.

After riding around the battlefield once, their commander Abu Sufyan climbed a nearby hill and called out: "Is Muhammad alive?" The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) instructed his companions: "Do not answer him." Abu Sufyan asked the same question three times, but no one replied. "Is the son of Abu Quhafa alive?" He meant Abu Bakr. Once again, the Prophet (peace be upon him) told his companions to stay silent. "Is the son of Khattab alive?" He was referring to Omar (may Allah be pleased with him). Still, the Prophet did not allow anyone to respond. "We have killed them all!" This time, Omar (may Allah be pleased with him) could not hold himself back. "You have lied, O enemy of Allah!

By Allah, it's a lie! They are all alive! And right here!" When Abu Sufyan heard Omar's voice, he understood that they could not kill them. "So, all three of you are alive then? Yes! This is revenge for Badr. You won at Badr, and today we have won at Uhud. That's how war goes. Sometimes you win, sometimes we do. Today was in response to Badr." "Never! They are not the same! Our dead are in Paradise! And yours are in Hell!" "There's nothing that can ever make us equal, O enemy of Allah!" "Next year, we promise to meet again, and fight at Badr!" "The Messenger of Allah agrees. If Allah wills, that will be our meeting place." Then Abu Sufyan left the battlefield. The battle was finally over.

For the warriors of Islam, it was now time to rest, tend to their wounds, and bury their martyrs. Imagine yourself there for a moment. Try to picture that scene. So many companions have fallen. Your friends you shared countless memories with, your brothers you shared moments of joy and sorrow with, are now lying before you on the ground as martyrs. As you walk among them, recognizing one face after another, your heart shatters even more. Some of them are torn apart beyond recognition. Your memories come rushing back. A pain beyond words.

And in that moment, the only thing that comforts you is your firm belief that you will meet them again in an eternal realm, in our true home, Paradise, Insha'Allah (God willing). A place far from all sorrow and pain where you will never be separated again. Without belief in the Hereafter, the pain you would feel in that moment would have been unbearable. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) wanted to know what had happened to Hamza among the martyrs. So he sent a companion named Harith to look for him. When Harith found Hamza (may Allah be pleased with him), he was shocked. He didn't know how he could tell the Prophet (peace be upon him) what he was seeing.

He sat down and burst into tears. When Harith didn't return, the Prophet (peace be upon him) sent Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) after him. And when Ali came and saw Hamza (may Allah be pleased with him), he too broke down in tears. How could he describe that scene to Rasulullah (Messenger of Allah)? After gathering his strength, he went back. He didn't want the Messenger of Allah to see Hamza in that state. But the Prophet (peace be upon him) insisted. He walked to the place where Hamza had been martyred. When he saw him, he said: "O Hamza, uncle of the Messenger of Allah. O Hamza, the lion of Allah and His Messenger. O Hamza, doer of good. O Hamza, protector of the Messenger of Allah.

May Allah have mercy on you." Hamza had always stood firm against the Mushrikun (polytheists), striking fear into their hearts on the battlefield. He always defended his nephew against the insults of Abu Jahl. Remember the day he embraced Islam? And how overjoyed the Messenger of Allah was? Muslims always drew strength from him. But now, he had been martyred. Rasulullah's (Messenger of Allah) heart burned with such grief that tears rolled from his blessed eyes. The Prophet (peace be upon him) cried there for a long time. Overcome by his human emotions, he said: "I swear I will do the same to 30 of them in return." But then, the 126th verse of Surah An-Nahl was revealed as a warning.

"And if you retaliate, then let it be equivalent to what you have suffered. But if you endure patiently, it certainly is better for those who are patient." Graves were dug, and funeral prayers were prayed. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Martyrs should be buried where they fell." Among the martyrs, he saw Mus'ab ibn Umayr. The flag bearer of the army. The first teacher of Islam in Medina. As Rasulullah (Messenger of Allah) remembered the old days of Mus'ab, a deep sorrow filled his heart. There was nothing to cover him with for burial. He only had a single cloak on him. When the companions covered his head with it, his feet were left uncovered.

And when they covered his feet, his head became uncovered. Seeing this, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Cover his head with the cloak, and cover his feet with Idhkhir grass." Mus'ab had once been a young man of great wealth and comfort. But he had given it all up for the cause of Islam and migrated to Medina. And now, there was not even enough cloth to cover his body. He had sacrificed everything for the religion of Allah. He had given up all that he had. They had now reached the rank of martyrdom they had longed for. And those who remained, wounded and exhausted, began their journey back to Medina.

The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) once said: "The Mujahid (one who strives) is the one who strives against his own Nafs (self)." And now, the greater Jihad (struggle) was about to begin for them. Soon, the faith and loyalty of the companions would be tested once again. Meanwhile, another problem was rising in Medina. The Banu Nadir Jews had begun to threaten the peace of the city. They were secretly plotting against the Muslims. But their final act of betrayal would be the last straw. So what was this plot? And how would the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) respond to it?

Until Allah grants us the conquest, the Mushrikun (polytheists) will never be able to harm us with such a calamity again. These words of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) were a gentle comfort, a soothing relief for hearts still grieving after Uhud. The defeat at Uhud had left many Muslim women widowed. Many mothers had lost their sons, and many children were left without fathers. They were all coming to the Prophet (peace be upon him) to ease their pain, bring peace to their hearts, and comfort to their souls. Each of them had suffered a different kind of loss. Some had lost their husbands, others their fathers, and some their sons. Yet, from all their lips came the same words.

"May my father and mother be sacrificed for you, O Messenger of Allah." The heart of Rasulullah (peace be upon him) was still troubled. He kept thinking about the possibility that the Quraysh might turn back and attack Medina. The city was restless after the defeat, and that feeling had to be lifted. The Muslims needed to show that their courage and strength were still alive. The very next morning after returning from Uhud, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) led the Fajr prayer and called Bilal (may Allah be pleased with him). And he told him to make this announcement: "The Messenger of Allah commands you to go after our enemy!

Those who did not fight with us at Uhud yesterday must not come. Only those who joined the battle will go!" Almost all of the companions had fought in the battle. But the companions were wounded, the Prophet (peace be upon him) was wounded, everyone was tired and drained. Only a very short time had passed since they had returned from Uhud. Yet, when the Messenger of Allah called them again, not one of them hesitated. Among the Sahaba (companions) were two brothers who were both seriously wounded. But their love for Jihad (struggle) made them forget their pain, and once more they set out. When one of them grew too weak to walk, the other carried him on his back.

And they continued their journey in this way. One of the severely wounded companions was Usaid ibn Hudayr. He had seven deep wounds that still caused him pain. He should have been resting and taking care of his wounds, but when he heard the Prophet's (peace be upon him) command, he left his treatment aside and joined the army. Rasulullah (peace be upon him) entered the masjid and prayed two raka'ats (units of prayer). Then he put on his armor and placed his helmet on his head. Only his eyes were visible. In this state, he took command of his army. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) sent three men ahead to scout the enemy.

One of them grew too tired and stayed behind, while the other two went on and found the Quraysh army. Just as the Prophet (peace be upon him) had expected, the disbelievers were preparing to march against the Muslims. The two scouts were captured and martyred there. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) arrived at the area of Hamra al-Asad and set up his camp there. He then ordered the companions to collect firewood for the night. When darkness fell, hundreds of fires were lit across the camp. Rasulullah's (peace be upon him) purpose was to intimidate the enemy, to make them believe that the Muslims had gathered a massive army. And that's exactly what happened.

Nearly 500 fires blazed through the night, striking fear into the hearts of the Mushrikun (polytheists). They fled in panic. The Quraysh army was nowhere to be seen. Only one man had stayed behind. He had fallen asleep. It was Abu Izzah, the poet who had been captured at Badr. Through his poetry, he had mocked and insulted the Prophet (peace be upon him) and the Muslims, causing them great pain. He had promised never to do it again and had been released without ransom. But he broke his promise and had come to Uhud. Through his poems, he continued to provoke the Quraysh against the Muslims and insult them. "I won't do it again!

I promise I won't repeat it!" But the response he received from Rasulullah (Messenger of Allah) was firm and decisive. "A believer is not stung from the same hole twice. By Allah, I will not set you free only to have you return to Mecca, rub your hands over your face and proudly say 'I deceived Muhammad twice and made a fool out of him'." Then Rasulullah (peace be upon him) gave the order, and Abu Izzah was executed. Rasulullah (peace be upon him) was still at Hamra al-Asad when Ma'bad ibn Abi Ma'bad from the Khuza'a tribe, who lived in the region of Tihama, came to see him. Although he had not yet embraced Islam, he was sincere and loyal to the Prophet (peace be upon him).

"O Muhammad, the tragedy of Uhud has grieved us as well. We pray that Allah grants you health and safety against your enemies." With these words, he tried to console the Prophet (peace be upon him). He wanted to help the Muslims in some way. And with that in mind, he continued on his way. At a place called Rawha, he came upon the Quraysh holding a meeting. They had gathered to march against the Muslims. "We killed Muhammad's companions, their best and bravest men. But we haven't wiped them out completely. How can we go back to Mecca like this? We must go after the rest of them and finish them off!" When the Quraysh leader Abu Sufyan saw Ma'bad, he asked: "O Ma'bad!

What news do you bring from where you came? Muhammad and his companions have set out to pursue you with an army larger than anything ever seen before. Woe to me! What are you saying, Ma'bad?" Since Abu Sufyan knew that Ma'bad was not a Muslim, he listened to his words very carefully. But what he heard was nothing like what he expected. Ma'bad then began to praise the Muslim army with poetry. And as he went on, Abu Sufyan grew increasingly fearful. But fear had already taken hold of their hearts, and in the end, they abandoned their plan to attack the Muslims and headed back to Mecca. With this clever move, Ma'bad had done a great service for the Muslims.

He then sent one of his tribesmen to inform the Prophet (peace be upon him) of what had happened. Rasulullah (Messenger of Allah) once again acted with caution and stayed at Hamra al-Asad for three nights. When he saw no movement from the enemy, he finally returned to Medina. Our Lord reminds us of those days in the Quran with these verses: "Those who responded to the call of Allah and the Messenger ﷺ even after injury had struck them. For those who did good among them and feared Allah is a great reward.

Those whose faith only increased when people said to them, 'Indeed, the people have gathered against you, so fear them.' And they said, 'Allah is enough for us, and He is the best Protector'." They truly deserved all this praise. With just one word, one command from the Messenger of Allah, they would change their entire lives. And this loyalty would be shown again and again throughout the Seerah (biography of the Prophet). Now, they were returning from the lesser Jihad (struggle) to the greater one. But what was the greater Jihad? It was the struggle they would face in their daily lives. The fight against their own Nafs (self).

And their loyalty would soon be tested once more in Medina with the prohibition of alcohol. It was the fourth year after the Hijrah. Alcohol had not been made Haram (forbidden) yet. The Ayah (verse) that would prohibit it had not been revealed. At that time, there were four common drinks in the Arabian Peninsula: water, milk, sweet drink (sharbat), and wine. So wine was widely consumed and deeply rooted in Arab culture. People loved to drink it, wrote poetry about it, and barrels of wine could be found in many homes. In a way, it was as common then as soft drinks are today. Let's try to imagine that atmosphere through the eyes of Omar (may Allah be pleased with him).

Because the things that were happening in those days are best understood through his emotions. He hated wine and longed for it to be forbidden more than anyone else. It troubled him so deeply that he constantly prayed to Allah about it. But what was it that disturbed him so much? He couldn't bear to see his Muslim brothers in such a state. To him, it didn't befit the honor and dignity of the believers at all. Meanwhile, some of the companions were also asking the Prophet (peace be upon him) about the ruling on alcohol and gambling, ready to obey whatever command he would give.

Omar prayed: "O Allah, give us a clear and decisive ruling about alcohol." Soon after, the first Ayah (verse) warning against it was revealed. They ask you about wine and gambling. Say: "In both there is great sin, and some benefit for people. But their sin is greater than their benefit." Hearing this, some Muslims gave up wine because of its harm, while others continued to drink, as it wasn't completely forbidden yet. At this point, one might ask: "Why wasn't it prohibited all at once?" Here we see the incredibly wise method of Islam. Habits like drinking alcohol, things that cause addiction, are not easy to give up overnight.

To remove alcohol from society, the Quran would use the method of Tadrij, that is, gradual prohibition, step by step. Our Lord was preparing the believers for his complete ban, little by little. And during this process, some Muslims would either give it up completely or start drinking less often. And even that was progress. Even if something could be achieved all at once, it shouldn't be abandoned altogether. On the other hand, people of that time who were deeply attached to alcohol might have found it difficult to accept Islam if it had been forbidden right away. They might not have wanted to give it up.

For this reason, the verses about alcohol in the Quran would be revealed gradually, describing its harms step by step. Finally, in the third stage, the clear and final ruling of prohibition would be given. From the perspective of psychology and behavioral science, the Quran's method was truly remarkable. We should remember this. Even the five daily prayers were made obligatory only about a year and a half before the Hijrah, on the night of Al-Isra wal-Mi'raj. Around 11 years after the Prophet (peace be upon him) first began receiving revelation.

They learned about the purpose of creation, the reason humanity was sent to this world, the mission of prophethood from the first human until their time, the names and attributes of Allah, and the profound realities of Tawakkul (reliance) and Tafakkur (contemplation). They learned about the Hereafter, Paradise and Hell. A method that placed faith at its core. That made Iman the first lesson, could never fail. And once such a strong foundation had been laid, the commands that followed like prayer, Zakah (alms), fasting, Hijab (veil), or the prohibition of alcohol would no longer feel like a burden to the companions.

They would practice these acts of worship not out of obligation or with reluctance, but with excitement and love. When it was time for Salah (prayer), a call was made by the Prophet's (peace be upon him) command: "The Messenger of Allah says, let no one who is drunk come near the prayer." Yet, one of the Muslims drank that evening and came to pray. Omar (may Allah be pleased with him) once again was deeply troubled and saddened. But there was nothing he could do except raise his hands once again and make Du'a (supplication).

"O Allah, give us a clear and decisive ruling about alcohol." And finally, the long-awaited command was revealed in the following Ayah (verse): "O you who believe, indeed wine, gambling, idolatry, and divining arrows (drawing lots for decisions) are filth from the work of the devil. So avoid it that you may be successful. Shaytan (Satan) only wants to plant animosity and hatred between you through intoxicants and gambling, and to prevent you from remembering Allah and from prayer. Will you not then give them up?" This was the third and final stage of the prohibition of alcohol. So what would happen next?

By the command of the Prophet (peace be upon him), a caller went through the streets of Medina announcing: "Listen, O people! Alcohol has been forbidden!" One of the witnesses of that day, Anas ibn Malik said: "When the Muslims heard this command, they immediately poured out all the wine in their homes. They tore open their wine containers and smashed their jars. And wine flowed through the streets of Medina like a river. From that moment on, the Muslims got rid of every drop of wine they had." Sometimes, you just need to say it sincerely and clearly: "I give it up, my Lord. No matter what the sin is, if You don't want me to do this, then I give it up. This body belongs to You.

It's an Amanah (trust) from You. I'm only its keeper for a short while. While You are the only One I should strive to please, I give up trying to please my desires or the people around me. They gave things up for the sake of their Lord's love and pleasure. Because in the end, those who can sacrifice for Allah will truly succeed." Can you see how deeply the command of the Quran and the Messenger of Allah affected them? Today, to quit even the simplest habit, people turn to therapists and experts, and even then, it often doesn't work. And yet, how could one man's words have such power? Enough to remove a deeply rooted habit from an entire society.

Could there be any clearer sign that divine power was behind him? Remember, we said that wine was one of the four main drinks of that time. Removing something so common was nearly impossible. Through the divine laws revealed to him, a single man transformed a society drowning in the darkness of ignorance and brought them into light. About this unparalleled success, the great Islamic scholar Bediuzzaman Said Nursi said: "Let them each take a hundred philosophers, go there, and work for a hundred years.

Could they achieve even one percent of what he accomplished in a single year?" The Sha'air of Islam, that is, Islamic symbols, its laws and regulations, were being established one by one through the commands and prohibitions of Allah and His Messenger (peace be upon him). Meanwhile, Rasulullah (Messenger of Allah) remained cautious after the events of Uhud, taking every measure to ensure the safety of Medina. Although the Muslim community was growing day by day, there were still several Jewish tribes around the city. And one of them was the Banu Nadir, a wealthy and powerful tribe who were descendants of Harun (Aaron, peace be upon him).

They lived in strong fortresses along the road to Mecca, about two hours distance from Medina. They had a treaty with the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). They would not act against the Muslims or collaborate with their enemies. But despite this, they continued to make secret agreements with the Quraysh and the hypocrites of Medina. Especially after the Battle of Uhud, they strengthened their ties with the idolaters and the hypocrites even more. Because of this and many other incidents, the Prophet (peace be upon him) was watchful of them. To see how loyal the Banu Nadir were to the treaty of Medina, the Prophet (peace be upon him) set out with some of his companions.

When they arrived at the tribe's settlement, the Jews welcomed him warmly at first. They even assured him that they would fulfill their part of the agreement. "We are with you, and we stand by our promise and agreement." But once they went aside, they began to whisper among themselves. "You couldn't find a better moment than this to kill this man. Let's climb up onto that roof right now, drop a boulder on him, and be rid of him." At that moment, one of their leaders, Sallam ibn Mishkam, spoke up. "Wallahi (By Allah), if you attempt such a thing, he would be warned by revelation. Besides, that would break the treaty between us and him. Listen to me, give up this plan.

Otherwise it would mean the destruction of the Jews and the rise of Islam that will continue until the Day of Judgment." And just as he had said, that treacherous assassination plan was revealed to the Prophet (peace be upon him) by Jibril (Gabriel). The Messenger of Allah suddenly stood up, and without saying a word, walked away from the side of the house as if he needed to do something. Then he headed straight back to Medina. The companions who were with him waited for a while, thinking that he might return. But when they realized he wasn't coming back, they eventually got up and left as well.

With this evil plot, the Banu Nadir tribe had clearly shown that they were no longer true to their agreement. And on top of that, their secret collaboration with the hypocrites and their support for the idolaters were unacceptable. So the Messenger of Allah called Muhammad ibn Maslamah and told him to go to the Banu Nadir and tell them that they have 10 days to leave Medina. "The Messenger of Allah says: You have 10 days to leave Medina." When the Banu Nadir heard the order, they did not deny their guilt. They agreed to leave and began making preparations. When the chief of the hypocrites, Abdullah ibn Ubayy, heard about this, he was greatly disturbed.

If they left, he would lose another ally, and the Muslims' authority would grow even stronger. He quickly came up with a sneaky plan, and without wasting any time, he sent a message to the Jews. "Do not ever leave your homes or your wealth. I will send 2,000 men from other Arab tribes to help you. They will fight beside you until their last breath. And the Jews of Banu Qurayza will also come to your aid." Out of fear, the chief of the hypocrites had sent that message in secret. And when the Banu Nadir received it, they changed their minds about migrating. They sent a message to the Prophet (peace be upon him) saying: "We will not leave!

So do as you please!" After that response, what had to be done was clear. The fortress would be surrounded, and the Banu Nadir would be forced out. Once the preparations were complete, the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his companions set out towards the land of Banu Nadir. After performing the Asr prayer among their gardens and fields, he laid siege to their fortress and repeated his order. "Leave Medina." The Banu Nadir not only refused the Prophet's order but answered defiantly, saying: "Death is easier for us than what you ask of us. We would rather die than accept it." The Jews had been trapped inside their fortresses for days. "Every road left to us.

We must yield, and there is no other course." And the help that was promised by the chief of the hypocrites, Abdullah ibn Ubayy, never came. And it never would. Because that was the true nature of the hypocrites. Not keeping their promises, lying, and deceiving. After all, expecting help from a man who had already betrayed others or trusting his word was pointless. Of course, none of this should have come as a surprise. Realizing that they could no longer resist, the Jews agreed to surrender and asked not to be harmed. Rasulullah (peace be upon him) accepted their request, and not a single one of them was hurt.

He allowed them to take as much wealth as they could carry on their camels, except for their weapons. Just as they were about to leave Medina, smoke began to rise in the sky. But where was it coming from? It didn't take long to find out. The Jews were burning their own houses so that the Muslims would not live in them after they left. Even though their lives had been spared, they left Medina filled with anger and hatred. But their hostility did not end there. It would resurface later on. Behind them, their allies, the hypocrites, were grieving. The Jewish tribe they had secretly worked with against the Muslims was now gone.

But that wouldn't stop them from looking for new ways to cause trouble and spread Fitnah (discord). But the problem wasn't only the hypocrites. The enemies of Islam would soon set aside their differences and join forces to wipe out the Muslims completely. A great battle was waiting for the Prophet and his companions. Unprecedented battle tactics, a very challenging preparation process and betrayals. So who would win this time? Would the Mushrikun finally achieve their goal? We'll find out in the next episode, inshallah. Stay tuned.