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The Battle of Badr: A Divine Victory
Introduction
More than 1400 years ago, in the sun-scorched sands of Arabia, a moment unfolded that would shape the course of Islamic history forever. It was the first major battle in Islam — a turning point, not just militarily, but spiritually, politically, and emotionally. The Battle of Badr was not just a clash of swords — it was a clash of faith, truth, and destiny.
For every Muslim, young or old, this is not merely a story of war. It is a story of courage, sacrifice, sincerity, and divine support. It’s a reminder that when faith is pure, Allah’s help is near — even if the believers are outnumbered, under-equipped, and facing what seems impossible.
Let us journey together into this moment in time — a story filled with inspiration, emotion, and divine lessons — the story of Badr.
Background of the Conflict
Islam began in Makkah, where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ received revelation from Allah at the age of 40. For 13 years, he preached the message of Tawheed — belief in one God — and called people to truth, justice, and moral values. But the powerful Quraysh tribe, who ruled Makkah, rejected his message and persecuted the Muslims severely.
Torture, boycotts, and even murder were used to stop Islam. Many Muslims lost their homes, wealth, and families. The Prophet ﷺ and his followers finally migrated to Madinah, leaving everything behind. This migration, called the Hijrah, marked the beginning of a new chapter — a new Muslim community was born.
But the Quraysh could not accept this. They feared Islam would grow stronger in Madinah and challenge their influence in Arabia. They continued to provoke, plot, and threaten war.
One of their key trade routes passed near Madinah. The Muslims, led by the Prophet ﷺ, saw an opportunity to recover what had been taken from them — not as an act of revenge, but as justice for the years of oppression.
The Prophet’s Decision
In Ramadan, 2 AH (March 624 CE), the Prophet ﷺ received news of a caravan returning from Syria, led by Abu Sufyan — a wealthy leader of the Quraysh. This caravan was filled with goods bought using the wealth stolen from Muslims who had fled Makkah.
The Prophet ﷺ set out with 313 companions to intercept the caravan. They did not expect a battle — they were few, poorly equipped, and had only two horses and 70 camels. Many walked barefoot. Their goal was to confront injustice and recover what had been taken from them.
However, Abu Sufyan heard of the Muslim plan and diverted the caravan. At the same time, he sent word to Makkah asking for military support.
The Quraysh quickly responded. A force of over 1000 men — with cavalry, armor, and provisions — marched toward Madinah. Their goal was not only to protect the caravan but to destroy the Muslims completely.
When the Prophet ﷺ heard of this, he faced a crucial decision: retreat or fight?
He consulted his companions. The Muhajirun (migrants) and the Ansar (helpers of Madinah)
Introduction
More than 1400 years ago, in the sun-scorched sands of Arabia, a moment unfolded that would shape the course of Islamic history forever. It was the first major battle in Islam — a turning point, not just militarily, but spiritually, politically, and emotionally. The Battle of Badr was not just a clash of swords — it was a clash of faith, truth, and destiny.
For every Muslim, young or old, this is not merely a story of war. It is a story of courage, sacrifice, sincerity, and divine support. It’s a reminder that when faith is pure, Allah’s help is near — even if the believers are outnumbered, under-equipped, and facing what seems impossible.
Let us journey together into this moment in time — a story filled with inspiration, emotion, and divine lessons — the story of Badr.
Background of the Conflict
Islam began in Makkah, where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ received revelation from Allah at the age of 40. For 13 years, he preached the message of Tawheed — belief in one God — and called people to truth, justice, and moral values. But the powerful Quraysh tribe, who ruled Makkah, rejected his message and persecuted the Muslims severely.
Torture, boycotts, and even murder were used to stop Islam. Many Muslims lost their homes, wealth, and families. The Prophet ﷺ and his followers finally migrated to Madinah, leaving everything behind. This migration, called the Hijrah, marked the beginning of a new chapter — a new Muslim community was born.
But the Quraysh could not accept this. They feared Islam would grow stronger in Madinah and challenge their influence in Arabia. They continued to provoke, plot, and threaten war.
One of their key trade routes passed near Madinah. The Muslims, led by the Prophet ﷺ, saw an opportunity to recover what had been taken from them — not as an act of revenge, but as justice for the years of oppression.
The Prophet’s Decision
In Ramadan, 2 AH (March 624 CE), the Prophet ﷺ received news of a caravan returning from Syria, led by Abu Sufyan — a wealthy leader of the Quraysh. This caravan was filled with goods bought using the wealth stolen from Muslims who had fled Makkah.
The Prophet ﷺ set out with 313 companions to intercept the caravan. They did not expect a battle — they were few, poorly equipped, and had only two horses and 70 camels. Many walked barefoot. Their goal was to confront injustice and recover what had been taken from them.
However, Abu Sufyan heard of the Muslim plan and diverted the caravan. At the same time, he sent word to Makkah asking for military support.
The Quraysh quickly responded. A force of over 1000 men — with cavalry, armor, and provisions — marched toward Madinah. Their goal was not only to protect the caravan but to destroy the Muslims completely.
When the Prophet ﷺ heard of this, he faced a crucial decision: retreat or fight?
He consulted his companions. The Muhajirun (migrants) and the Ansar (helpers of Madinah)
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LearningTranscript
00:00The year is 624. The month is Ramadan, a day that will change the flow of history.
00:09Two armies face each other in Badr. On one side, the fully equipped Quraysh army with 950 men.
00:17On the other side, the Muslim army with only 313 men and very limited resources.
00:23This is the stand of justice against oppression and faith, Iman, against disbelief, Khufr.
00:37The Battle of Badr was the first war that showed the true spirit of Islam.
00:43Before we start, please like this video, subscribe to the channel,
00:48and support us with your comments so we can keep making more videos.
00:53If you're ready, let's go to the Lions of Badr.
01:04That critical day had come, the day that would shape the future of Islam.
01:09Islam would either rise with a great victory or everything would end on this battlefield.
01:14That's why the Messenger of Allah made this dua.
01:17Oh Allah, if this small group of fighters is destroyed, there will be no one left on earth to worship you.
01:25But what was going to happen on this battlefield?
01:29And more importantly, how did things reach this point?
01:33Let's go back a little.
01:35While the Prophet was building the Islamic State in Medina, he also set up an intelligence system.
01:40He wanted to be informed early about possible threats to the city and learn about the surrounding areas.
01:48In the second year after the Hijra, a report came through this system.
01:53The disbelievers of Makkah had sent out a huge trade caravan led by Abu Sufyan.
01:59Such a big caravan had never been seen before.
02:02It carried goods on 1,000 camels, and the total value was around 50,000 dinars, an enormous amount.
02:11They were planning to use the Prophets to prepare for war against the Muslims.
02:15Of course, the caravan wasn't filled only with their own goods.
02:21Remember the time of the Hijra.
02:23The Muslims had been forced to migrate in very hard conditions, leaving all their belongings behind in Makkah.
02:30The Quraysh had taken these goods, added them to the caravan, and planned to sell them.
02:37The wealth that Muslims once earned through hard work was now turning into weapons in the hands of the enemy.
02:44Even while migrating, our Prophet, full of mercy and justice, had thought about returning the goods of the disbelievers.
02:52He gave this task to Ali.
02:55But the disbelievers didn't show even a small sign of such ethics.
03:00Instead, they stole the belongings of the Muhajirin.
03:06The evil plan of the disbelievers of Makkah had to be stopped.
03:11They had forced the Muslims out of their homeland, and shown them every kind of cruelty.
03:16Now, it was time to show them where the real strength was.
03:20They had to learn that they couldn't just oppress others whenever they wanted.
03:24If they didn't see real power in front of them, they would never stop.
03:29That's why the Messenger of Allah sent someone to watch the caravan, and then said to his companions,
03:36Whoever has a riding animal, get on and come with us.
03:40The Prophet started preparing in case they met the disbelievers.
03:44The Sahaba were eager to join this battle.
03:47Some even drew lots between father and son to decide who would go.
03:51They all wished for Shahada.
03:53Soon, a small army of over 300 men came together.
03:58Some of them were still young.
03:59But the Prophet did not allow the very young ones to join and sent them back.
04:04One of them was Umair bin Abi Waqqas, who was only 16 years old.
04:09Even though he was young, he really wanted to join the journey.
04:13He tried to hide so the Prophet wouldn't see him and send him back.
04:17But the Prophet saw him and said,
04:19You go back too.
04:20Umair was short and had never tied a sword around his waist.
04:25When he did, the sword dragged on the ground.
04:28His body was small, but his heart was strong.
04:31Even though the Prophet first wanted to send him back,
04:34he couldn't ignore the courage of this young fighter and allowed him to join.
04:39His brother, Sad bin Abi Waqqas, tied the sword on him.
04:43When he walked, the sword left a line on the ground.
04:47And Umair became one of the shuhada of Badr.
04:51At that time, the Prophet's beloved daughter, Ruqayya, was very sick.
04:56Even though she was seriously ill, the Prophet still went out for the battle.
05:01But he asked his son-in-law, Uthman, to stay in Medina and take care of her.
05:06After all the preparations, a small army of 313 men was ready.
05:14The Prophet, under the burning sun, began the journey to Badr with his army.
05:19Caravans usually passed through Badr because there were water wells there.
05:25There were very few riding animals in the army, only two horses and 70 camels.
05:31The Prophet Ali and Mirsad bin Abi Mirsad shared one camel taking turns riding it.
05:37When it was the Prophet's turn to walk, the other two said,
05:41O Messenger of Allah, please ride. We will walk for you.
05:46But the Prophet replied,
05:47You are not stronger than me in walking, and I need the reward just as much as you do.
05:52So, they continued walking. At one point, the Prophet looked at his army.
05:59Some were walking barefoot. They had nothing to wear on their feet during battle.
06:04He made this dua.
06:06O Allah, these soldiers have no animals to carry them, so carry them.
06:11O Allah, they are barefoot and hungry, so feed them.
06:16They were living in poverty, but the real strength was in their iman,
06:20and this strong faith was clearly seen in this army.
06:24They hadn't reached the area of Badr yet,
06:27when Abu Sufyan heard that the Muslims were coming toward Badr with an army.
06:32From the beginning, he had feared that the Muslims might stop him,
06:36and now it was happening.
06:38He quickly sent a messenger to Makkah and changed his route.
06:42He planned to take the caravan back to Makkah through a different path.
06:46The messenger rushed to Makkah, shouting in every street,
06:49O Quraysh, Muhammad and his companions are attacking your caravan.
06:54You will lose all your wealth.
06:56Hurry and help Abu Sufyan.
06:59Fear spread across Makkah.
07:01Every family had wealth in that caravan.
07:04They quickly prepared a fully armed army of 950 men, 100 horsemen and 700 camels,
07:13and started the journey toward Badr.
07:15The leader of the army was one of the biggest enemies of Islam, Abu Jahal.
07:22Abu Lahab didn't join the battle, using his sickness as an excuse.
07:27He sent someone else in his place.
07:28The Quraysh army moved toward Badr with music and drums.
07:34After some time, a message reached Abu Jahal.
07:39You left to protect your caravan and your people.
07:41The caravan is now safe.
07:43You can return.
07:45The message was from Abu Sufyan.
07:47He had safely reached Makkah and wanted the army to turn back.
07:52Most of the army wanted to go back.
07:54But Abu Jahal, who hated the Muslims, didn't want to return.
07:58He had a fully armed army of 1,000 men.
08:02For him, this was the perfect chance to destroy the Muslims completely.
08:07He said,
08:07We can't turn back now.
08:09We must go to Badr.
08:11There we will stay for three days, sacrifice camels,
08:14eat and drink wine, and enjoy songs from our slave girls.
08:18The Arab tribes will gather to watch us and fear us from now on.
08:23He convinced the army and they continued their march.
08:27When the Prophet heard that the caravan had reached Makkah
08:32and a large enemy army was coming to Badr, he was surprised.
08:37He wasn't expecting such a move.
08:39So, he gathered the Sahaba to discuss the situation again.
08:43One of the Muhajireen, Miqdad bin Aswad, stood up and said,
08:48O Messenger of Allah, we will not say to you what the people of Bani Israel said to Musa.
08:54You and your Lord go and fight. We will stay here.
08:57No, we will fight with you until the end.
09:00Whatever your Lord commands you to do, do it.
09:03We will follow you.
09:05These words made the Prophet very happy.
09:08But he also wanted to hear from the Ansar,
09:10because during the Pledge of Aqaba, they had promised to protect him inside Madinah.
09:16Would they protect him now as well?
09:19Sad bin Muhajir stood up and said,
09:22O Messenger of Allah, maybe you mean us.
09:25Then he continued,
09:27O Messenger of Allah, we have believed in you and confirmed your message.
09:32We testify that what you brought is the truth.
09:35We promise to hear and obey.
09:37So do what you are commanded. We will never leave you.
09:43Just imagine, what if you were walking to Bada with the army of the Messenger of Allah?
09:49Would we say the same words as they did?
09:51I can almost hear you saying, yes, of course, we would definitely go.
09:57It's easy to say, but when it comes to action, it's not always that easy.
10:02Because if we look at today, isn't the mission of the Prophet still continuing?
10:07Of course it is.
10:09But what have we sacrificed for it so far?
10:11Don't we make all kinds of excuses just to avoid praying even one Salah?
10:17We need to take real lessons from these Sira videos.
10:21Don't forget, our goal is not just to learn, but also to apply.
10:26Now, if we go back to Badr, after hearing the heartfelt words of Sad bin Muhajir,
10:32the worry on the Prophet's face disappeared.
10:35He said, Allah has promised me one of the two, either the caravan or victory.
10:40I can already see the places where some Quraysh men will fall.
10:44The help of Allah is with you.
10:47The decision for battle was now final.
10:50In front of them stood a fully equipped army, three times bigger than theirs.
10:54But this was not a problem for the Muslims.
10:57Their courage came from their Iman, and their helper was Allah, who is capable of all things.
11:03The Prophet began positioning his army in front of the wells of Badr.
11:08At that moment, a companion named Hubab bin Mundir, who was around 30 years old and skilled in war strategy, came to him.
11:18He asked,
11:19O Messenger of Allah, did Allah command you to stop here?
11:24The Prophet replied,
11:25No, I chose this spot as a war strategy.
11:30Hubab then said,
11:31Forgive me, O Messenger of Allah, but I don't think this is the best place.
11:36Let's go closer to where the Quraysh will stop.
11:39There is a well there with fresh water.
11:41We can build a pool and fill it with water, then cover the other wells.
11:46That way we can drink when we want, and they will suffer from thirst.
11:51The Prophet found this idea wise and agreed.
11:54They followed Hubab's plan.
11:56As you can see, the Prophet showed how important Shura consultation is.
12:02He didn't say, I'm the Prophet, only my opinion matters.
12:07Once again, we see that he was a true example in every way.
12:11They dug a large well and filled it with water.
12:14The other wells were closed off, so the enemy would not have access to water.
12:19Next, it was time to prepare the battle plan.
12:22The Prophet carefully arranged the army.
12:24Those with arrows stood at the back, and those with spears were placed in front.
12:29Then he gave this instruction.
12:32Do not leave your lines.
12:33Be patient and stay where you are.
12:36Do not start the battle until I give the command.
12:39Don't waste your arrows.
12:41Wait until the enemy comes close.
12:43Shoot when their shields are down.
12:45When they come even closer, use your spears.
12:48Only use your swords in close battle.
12:52Everything was ready for the confrontation with the Quraysh army.
12:56When night came, everyone rested and went to sleep,
12:59except one man, the Prophet .
13:04He stood all night in prayer, making dua to Allah.
13:08O Allah, fulfill the promise you made to me.
13:11O Allah, if this small group of Muslims is destroyed, there will be no one left on earth to worship you.
13:18This deep prayer received a divine answer, which would be revealed in Surah Al-Anfal, verses eight and nine.
13:26Remember when you asked your Lord for help, and he answered,
13:30I will help you with one thousand angels coming one after another.
13:35Yes, Allah would never leave these few brave Muslims alone.
13:41He supported them with his unseen armies, with angels.
13:47Finally, the day of the battle had come.
13:50When the army of the disbelievers arrived at the field of Badr, they were shocked by what they saw.
13:56The Muslims had already taken the strategic position.
14:00But because of their large numbers, the Quraysh thought they would win quickly.
14:05There were 950 fighters in the army of the disbelievers, and only 313 Muslims.
14:11The difference in numbers was clear.
14:14Quraysh had material power.
14:16But spiritually, the situation was completely the opposite.
14:20From one side, the takbir was being heard,
14:23Allahu Akbar. On the other side, there were drums and songs.
14:29One army was standing against oppression, knowing that real strength comes from Allah.
14:34The other army was fighting only to shed blood and do more injustice.
14:39The leader of the disbelievers, Utbah bin Rabi'ah, stepped forward with his brother Shaibah bin Rabi'ah
14:45and his son Walid. This was part of a tradition called Mubaraza, a duel before the main battle.
14:52One, two or three men from each side would fight first.
14:57Then, the full war would begin.
15:00These three from Makkah were all from the Umayya family.
15:04They carried deep jealousy and rivalry against the family of the prophet Banu Hashim.
15:10They had come to Badr for revenge. The disbelievers shouted for three Muslims to step forward.
15:16Right away, three young men from the Ansar jumped ahead, Awaf, Mawwid and Abdullah bin Rawaha.
15:24Utbah looked at them and mockingly asked,
15:27Who are you? Then he shouted,
15:29Oh Muhammad, send out people who are equal to us so we can fight.
15:33His goal was to fight someone from the Banu Hashim.
15:37So the prophet called the young men of Medina back.
15:40Then he chose three men from the Muhajirun,
15:43Ubaidah bin Harith, Hamza and Ali. All three were from the prophet's own family.
15:50Utbah was finally satisfied with his opponents. And the duel began.
15:56Hamza went towards Shaiba. Ali went towards Walid.
16:00Ubaidah fought against Utbah. In just a few strikes, Hamza and Ali had taken down their enemies.
16:06But Ubaidah and Utbah were still fighting hard. Both were bleeding badly.
16:11According to the rule of Mubaraza, if one fighter won his duel, he could go help his brother.
16:17So Hamza and Ali rushed to help Ubaidah and finished Utbah.
16:23They brought Ubaidah, now badly wounded, to the prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.
16:30His body was covered in blood, but he didn't care. He only wanted to know one thing.
16:36O Messenger of Allah, am I not a Shaheed? He kept asking.
16:41The prophet said, Yes, Ubaidah, you are a Shaheed.
16:47When the prophet told Ubaidah that he was a Shaheed, peace appeared on his face.
16:52Not long after, he gave his soul and reached the station of Shahada.
16:57He still had a smile on his face. Because for them, dying in the path of Allah was not death.
17:04It was reaching the beloved. The disbeliever army was in shock.
17:09The strongest men of Quraysh, Utbah, Sheba and Walid were lying dead in the middle of Badr.
17:17To boost the morale of his army, Abu Jahl shouted,
17:21Don't worry about the deaths of Utbah, Sheba and Walid.
17:25They rushed ahead and died for nothing. I swear, today the victory will be ours.
17:31Muhammad and his companions are nothing but an easy bite for us.
17:36He reorganized the army. Now that the duels were over, the real battle began.
17:43With the command to attack, both armies rushed toward each other.
17:47The war had started with full intensity. The messenger of Allah was not standing behind the lines.
17:53He was fighting in the front, giving courage to his companions. He didn't say,
17:58I'm the prophet, you fight. He was with them, motivating them with words and action.
18:03His bravery was so strong that later, Ali said,
18:06That day, the bravest, the most heroic one was him. No one was closer to the enemy than the prophet
18:13. Hamza, Ali and Umar were striking down every enemy in front of them.
18:20Their swords were cutting through the enemy ranks. The Sahaba attacked with all their strength.
18:26One of those on the battlefield that day was Abu Bakhtari bin Hisham. Do you remember his name?
18:33Back in Makkah, when the Muslims were being boycotted, he was one of five men who opposed the boycott.
18:40They stood in different parts of the street and called people to resist the injustice.
18:45Abu Bakhtari was one of the reasons the boycott ended. But now he was on the battlefield and not
18:53on the Muslim side. Before the battle, the prophet had declared some people as protected,
18:58meaning they were not to be harmed. Abu Bakhtari was one of them. A beautiful example of wafa,
19:06loyalty, isn't it? The prophet had given him another chance to believe. During the battle,
19:13he faced a Sahabi named Mujazir bin Ziyad. Mujazir tried to avoid fighting him because he knew the
19:21prophet's command. Abu Bakhtari didn't understand this and asked, Why won't you fight me? When Mujazir
19:29explained the prophet's order, Abu Bakhtari got angry. Even if he said that, Today I will fight you.
19:38He rejected the kindness of the prophet and attacked Mujazir. Mujazir tried to escape,
19:45but in the end had no choice. He fought back and killed Abu Bakhtari. The battle grew more intense.
19:52The prophet took a handful of dust, threw it toward the enemy and said, May their faces be covered in
19:57shame. O Allah, send fear into their hearts and make their feet shake. The dust landed in the eyes
20:04of the entire enemy army. They couldn't see. Allah described this moment in the Quran, You did not
20:11throw when you threw, but Allah threw. Surah Al-Anfal. Soon after, a wind started blowing unlike anything seen
20:20before. It became impossible to see. The disbelievers were scattered in all directions.
20:26Then a second strong wind came, and then a third. Allah fulfilled His promise. He sent angels to help
20:34the believers. The disbelievers were confused and overwhelmed. They thought there were only 300
20:40Muslims. But suddenly, the Muslim army seemed bigger and stronger. The enemy who had said,
20:47They are just a small bite for us. Abu Ja'ul was now looking for a place to hide. Everyone was after
20:55him. They were racing to be the one to end the life of this enemy of Islam. Two young men from the Ansar
21:03came to Abdurrahman bin Auf and asked him, Can you show us who Abu Ja'ul is?
21:08When Ibn Auf asked them, What do you want with him? One of them replied, I heard that he insults the
21:16messenger of Allah. I swear by Allah, in whose hand is my life. If I see him, I will either kill him,
21:23or die in front of him. These brave young men were Muaz and Muawwid, the sons of Afa bint Ubaid.
21:32At that moment, Abdurrahman bin Auf saw Abu Ja'ul and pointed, There, that's the one you're looking for.
21:39Both Muaz and Muawwid rushed toward Abu Ja'ul. He laughed at them and said, Foolish boys running toward
21:47their death. But things didn't go as he expected. Muaz hit Abu Ja'ul's leg with his sword. Then,
21:53Abu Ja'ul's son Ikrima stepped in and struck Muaz with a heavy blow. Meanwhile, Abu Ja'ul killed Muawwid.
22:03Even with his injury, Muaz attacked Abu Ja'ul again and brought him down with more sword strikes.
22:09Had the pharaoh of this ummah really died? Muaz ran to the prophet and told him he had killed
22:14Abu Ja'ul. But the prophet wanted to be sure. He ordered the bodies of the dead to be checked to
22:20confirm. Abdullah bin Masood found Abu Ja'ul. He was still alive, struggling to breathe.
22:27Bin Masood stepped on his neck and said, O enemy of Allah, look at you now. Allah has humiliated you.
22:35Even while dying, Abu Ja'ul's pride remained. He said, O shepherd, you've climbed a hard mountain.
22:41A great man being killed by his tribe's enemy is nothing new. Tell me, who won today?
22:47Bin Masood replied, Victory and success belong to Allah and his messenger.
22:52And with those words, he ended Abu Ja'ul's life before he could die on his own.
22:58Do you remember Abdullah bin Masood? He was the one who had gone to the Kaaba
23:02and read Surah Ar-Rahman out loud. The disbelievers had beaten him nearly to death for it.
23:08But now the tables had turned. He picked up Abu Ja'ul's sword and delivered the final blow.
23:17There's another amazing detail here. Before the battle started, the prophet had pointed out the
23:23exact places where the leaders of Makkah would die. Abu Ja'ul died exactly where the prophet said he would.
23:29Another leader, Umayyah bin Khalaf, also died in the same place that was foretold.
23:36All the other leaders died in the same way, exactly where the prophet had shown.
23:41Umar later said, I swear by the one who sent him with the truth, none of them fell beyond the spots
23:48where the prophet placed his hand. By the will of Allah, not only did the prophet tell who would die,
23:54he even showed where they would fall. As the leaders of Makkah fell one by one,
23:59the disbeliever army broke apart. They began to flee without even looking back.
24:05This moment had already been foretold years before in the Qur'an, in Surah Al-Qamar, 5444-45.
24:23Meaning, do they say, we are a strong group that will win?
24:28Their group will soon be defeated and will turn their backs in flight.
24:34Remember the days in Makkah. The number of Muslims was much smaller than the disbelievers.
24:40They were tortured in many different ways. At times, they faced a boycott that lasted for three years.
24:47Sometimes, they were stoned. Other times, they were insulted.
24:52In such a weak state, this ayya was revealed, giving news of a great victory against the powerful city of Makkah.
25:00They will turn their backs and run away.
25:04Even in the most difficult time, this unseen news from the future was a clear proof
25:09that the book sent by Allah was the truth. And Allah fulfilled his promise.
25:14Victory was granted. Muslims lost 14 men in that battle.
25:19These were brave companions who gave their lives to protect Islam and stood in front of the prophet
25:25like a shield. Those who survived were honored as the Ashab Badr, the people of Badr.
25:31Badr was not an ordinary battle. It was perhaps the most critical war in the early days of Islam.
25:38Muslims were still very few. If they had lost here, their numbers would have dropped even more.
25:44That would have given the disbelievers a huge opportunity to destroy them completely.
25:50So, what was the result for the enemy? During the battle, 70 disbelievers were killed and 70 were
25:57taken as prisoners. What would happen to the prisoners? They were given two choices. Either
26:03pay a ransom to be set free or teach 10 children in Medina how to read and write. If they did that,
26:10they would be released. This showed how much Islam valued knowledge and education.
26:16Among the prisoners was the prophet's own uncle, Abbas. He had fought on the side of the Quraysh.
26:23Like the others, he had to either pay ransom or teach 10 children, but he told the prophet that
26:29he had no money. Then the prophet said, O Abbas, what about the gold you gave to Umm Fadl before you
26:36left Makkah? You told her, I don't know what will happen to me on this journey. If something happens
26:44and I don't come back, this part is for you, this part is for Fadl, this part is for Abdullah,
26:50this part is for Ubaidullah, and this part is for Qutham. Isn't that right? Abbas was shocked. By Allah,
26:58no one knew that except me and Umm Fadl. Who told you this? The prophet replied, Allah told me.
27:06Until that moment, it wasn't clear whether Abbas had secretly accepted Islam. He had doubts. But after
27:13witnessing this miracle, he believed. He returned to Makkah and kept his faith hidden. He secretly
27:19helped the prophet and the Muslims in Makkah, another prisoner was Suhail bin Amr. He had great
27:26speaking skills and often spoke harshly against the Muslims. He was one of the respected leaders of
27:33Quraysh. Umar knew him very well. When Umar saw him among the prisoners, he said, O Messenger of Allah,
27:41let me break his front teeth so he can never speak against you again. His powerful words used to motivate
27:48the Quraysh disbelievers against us. But the prophet, the prophet of mercy, replied with words that would
27:57only be fully understood years later. Leave him, O Umar. It is hoped that one day he will be in a position
28:05that will make you happy. But how would that happen? Later, Suhail would become a Muslim.
28:13On the day the prophet passed away, while Makkah was filled with grief and confusion,
28:21it was Suhail who gave a calming speech to the people. Everyone felt as if the world had ended,
28:28but his words brought peace to their hearts. That day, Umar finally understood what the prophet had
28:35meant when he said, He will reach a position that will please you. The Muslims were no longer weak
28:42or few in number. While Medina was celebrating a great victory, Makkah was in mourning. Makkah had lost
28:50its most important men in the Battle of Badr. Abu Lahab, who was already sick and old, couldn't handle the
28:57news. His anger and sorrow overwhelmed him, and he died within a week. Because his disease might have
29:04been contagious, even his own sons stayed away from his body. When the smell of his corpse became
29:11unbearable, he was dragged away and buried in secret. Another fierce enemy of Islam was now gone.
29:18Everything was moving in favor of the Muslims. In the next part of this story, we will see a new joy
29:25inside the prophet's home. His daughter Fatima will get married. We will focus more on the family life
29:31and character of the prophet, how he treated his wives, how he behaved with children and more. But at the
29:37same time, new problems will begin. The Jewish tribes in Medina will start creating unrest and tension.
29:45How far will these events go? And how will the prophet respond? We'll see it all step by step.
29:52The Muslims had returned from Badr after losing 14 martyrs. They had won a great victory against
29:59Quraysh. The army was filled with joy, but the joy didn't last long. While the prophet had been away,
30:06his beloved daughter Rukaya had passed away. She was already very sick when he left. Before he could
30:13return, she was buried. When he arrived in Medina, he heard the heartbreaking news and he was deeply shaken.
30:22He hadn't even been able to be there during her final moments. The prophet once said,
30:27Those who are tested the most are the prophets. Then come those who are closest to them in rank.
30:33This wasn't the first child he had lost. Before this, he had buried his sons Qasim and Abdullah. He
30:40also had a daughter, Zainab. Zainab had married before Islam to Abul Az, who had not accepted Islam at that
30:49time. On the day of Badr, Abul Az was captured as a prisoner. The prophet agreed to release him,
30:57on the condition that he send Zainab back to Medina. At that time, Zainab was pregnant. As she was
31:04preparing to leave Makkah, the disbelievers still filled with hatred after Badr tried to hurt her.
31:11They scared her camel so badly that she fell off and landed on a rock. She lost her baby. She arrived in
31:17Medina in that condition. Her father met her like that, should he mourn the grandchild he never got
31:23to meet, or the pain of his daughter. The trauma of that fall caused lasting physical damage.
31:31A few years later, Zainab passed away due to those injuries. The prophet would bury six of his seven
31:37children with his own hands. Only those who have lost a child can understand how painful that is.
31:45And he lived through that pain six times. But the trials of his life didn't end with losing children.
31:53If his life had been without hardship and sorrow, how could he have become an example and a guide for
31:59people who suffer through the hardships of this world? For 1400 years, anyone from the Ummah who faced
32:07hardship could find a reflection of themselves in the seerah of the Prophet .
32:16But one of the most beautiful qualities of the Messenger of Allah was this.
32:21Despite all the pain he lived through, he could still smile. Like Prophet Yaqub, he would say,
32:27I only complain of my sorrow and grief to Allah. He would turn to his Lord with all his worries,
32:37take refuge in him, and draw strength from him. He relied on Allah so deeply and sincerely,
32:43that despite everything, he could still smile. He saw things through a lens of beauty, thought positively,
32:51and focused on the good. He was able to leave sorrow behind and find peace in new blessings.
32:59One of these blessings was the marriage of his daughter, Fatima. Fatima was the one who resembled
33:05the Prophet the most. Her husband was Ali, whom the Prophet had raised and taught from childhood. The Prophet's
33:12lineage would continue through Fatima and Ali. A very simple and modest marriage took place. It was a home
33:19built on happiness and peace. From that home came two beautiful children, Hasan and Hussein. The Prophet
33:27showed unmatched love and mercy to his grandchildren. Once, while giving a khutbah, he saw Hasan and Hussein
33:34stumbling. Even though everyone was listening to him, he came down from the pulpit, picked them up,
33:40and returned with them. Sometimes, he would go down on all fours and let them ride on his back. And when one
33:46of them climbed on his back during sujud, the Prophet would lengthen his sujud just to not interrupt the
33:53child's play. He used to say, they are my two sweet basil flowers from this world. He would kiss them on their heads
34:00and necks, hug them, and hold them close. Such affection was rare, especially in that time. Once, a man saw the
34:08Prophet kiss Hasan and asked, You kiss your children. I have ten sons and I have never kissed any of them.
34:15The Prophet replied, If Allah has taken mercy out of your heart, what can I do for you?
34:21Another time, while sitting with his companions, a drink was brought. It was his sunnah to start from
34:26the right. But it was also his sunnah to honor elders. At that moment, the person on his right was
34:33a child and there were elders on his left. What did he do? He didn't give the drink directly to the
34:39elder or to the child. First, he asked the child's permission to serve the elder first. But the child
34:47wanted to drink it himself. So, the Prophet respected his wish and started with him. That child sitting next
34:56to the Prophet would later become one of the greatest scholars of the Sahaba, Ibn Abbas.
35:03Another example, when the Prophet migrated to Medina, a twelve-year-old boy named Anas bin Malik
35:10was brought to help him with daily tasks. The Prophet raised him with such care and gave him so much
35:16confidence that Anas reached an exceptional level. He became a living example of how to raise a child.
35:23Anas said, The Messenger of Allah never said to me about anything I did. Why did you do that?
35:32And he never said about anything I didn't do. Why didn't you do that?
35:37Anas spent ten years under the care and training of the Prophet and became one of the greatest scholars
35:44among the Sahaba. The Prophet married his daughter Fatima to Ali, a man known for his courage,
35:55knowledge, and many virtues. His other daughter, Umm Kultum, he married to Uthman, the man he called
36:02My Companion in Paradise. Uthman Ra was a deeply respected companion, known for his modesty,
36:10so much so that even the angels admired his sense of hire. He had the honor of being the son-in-law of
36:16the Prophet not once, but twice. In this way, the Prophet entrusted his two most beloved daughters
36:23to two of the best men on earth. But did the Prophet himself marry? His first and most beloved wife,
36:31Khadijah Ra, was older than him. Near the end of her life, she encouraged him to marry again,
36:39but the Prophet refused. After her death, however, things changed. When he arrived in Medina,
36:45there was now a large group of believers, not just men, but also many women. These women were
36:51practicing and learning the religion. But it was not appropriate for the Prophet to have constant,
36:56direct contact with women. And the women, naturally, couldn't always ask him everything they wanted.
37:04Some questions were too sensitive or private. There had to be women close to the Prophet who could teach
37:10and guide other women. His wives would take on this role. The women of the Ummah could ask them what
37:17they couldn't ask the Prophet directly. They could learn from them whenever needed. The companions
37:23observed the Prophet closely every day, but they couldn't see his private life at home. It was his wives
37:30who would later share these teachings and habits with the people. That's why, during his time in Makkah,
37:36the Prophet lived with only one wife for 10 to 11 years. But during the Medina period,
37:42he entered a life with multiple marriages. Unfortunately, enemies of Islam falsely claimed
37:49that this was because of lust. When they couldn't attack his message, they attacked his character. But
37:56his life story clearly proves the opposite. At the age of 25, when many women in his tribe admired him,
38:04he married a 40-year-old woman, Khadijah, Ra. If he had wanted, every noble family in Quraysh would
38:12have offered him their daughters, and he remained married to her alone until the age of 50. Desire is
38:19normally strongest between the ages of 15 and 40. Yet during that very time, the Prophet lived with only
38:26one wife and showed perfect moral character. His multiple marriages began after the age of 50.
38:33Clearly, the reason was religious education. Half of society was made up of women, and women were the
38:40ones raising the other half, the men. So educating women was extremely important. That's why the Prophet had
38:49been given up of women. The Prophet had been given up of women. The Prophet had been given up of women.
38:53In fact, almost half of our religion was transmitted to us through the wives of the Prophet. The most
39:01prominent among them was our mother, Aisha. She was intelligent, sharp, and gifted. The companions would
39:08ask her when they couldn't solve difficult matters of knowledge, even behind a curtain.
39:13One example is from Abu Musa al-Ash'ari, a companion known for his deep knowledge of the Quran and Hadith.
39:23He said,
39:25Whenever we companions face difficulty understanding a matter, we would go to Aisha and take knowledge
39:31from her. Just think, there were so many learned companions deeply familiar with the Quran, yet even
39:40they couldn't solve certain religious issues without her. And this didn't happen once, it happened again
39:47and again. She was the daughter of Abu Bakr, and the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam married her
39:56after the Hijrah. During the Makkah period, Aisha was engaged to Jubair ibn Mut'im. In other words,
40:05she was of marriageable age. But after the coming of Islam, Jubair's father refused the marriage. He said,
40:12I will not take the daughter of a man who believes in Muhammad, referring to Abu Bakr. So the engagement
40:20was broken. After the death of Khadijah, the Prophet was left alone, living with his children. Seeing his
40:28loneliness, Hawla bint Hakim felt sad and suggested two names, Aisha and Sauda. The Prophet accepted,
40:36and proposals were sent. He married Sauda and got engaged to Aisha. After 2.5 years of engagement,
40:44they married after the Hijrah. So before the Prophet, Aisha had been engaged to Jubair.
40:51We don't know how long that engagement lasted, but it ended. And years later, she became engaged to the
40:57Prophet and later married him. She dedicated her youth and all her talents to learning Islam.
41:03After the Prophet's passing, she remained a vital source of knowledge for 46 more years.
41:09This reveals a deep wisdom, one that is very important for us. Our religion has two main sources,
41:16the Qur'an and the Sunnah, the way of the Prophet. While he was alive, people could ask him directly
41:24about anything. But after his death, they had to ask the people who knew him best, his closest
41:30companions, especially his wives who witnessed his every moment. This shows us a need we don't often
41:36realize. Remember, we said half of the religion was transmitted to us through his wives. Among the
41:44seven companions who narrated the most hadiths, one of them is Aisha. Don't forget how even the most
41:51learned Sahaba would take their unresolved issues to her. Now imagine, what if all of the Prophet's
41:59wives had passed away only a few years after him? Wouldn't that leave a huge gap in knowledge? I think
42:06we can now understand the wisdom behind this marriage a little better. Another strange thing. Those who
42:12accuse the Prophet of being driven by desire because of his marriages often ignore the details of those
42:19marriages. Many of his wives were over the age of 40 or 50. Some were widows with children. Through
42:27these marriages, the Prophet became a father figure to 12 orphaned children. Today, people hesitate to
42:33marry someone with even one child. And even when they do, how many truly become a good parent?
42:41But those 12 children admired the Prophet deeply. He took on this huge responsibility with care,
42:48love, and patience. So ask yourself, can these marriages have anything to do with lust? Or do they show the
42:57strength, mercy, and leadership of a messenger sent to all of mankind? So how was the Prophet's
43:04relationship with his wives throughout all these marriages? Normally, a leader or ruler has dozens,
43:11even hundreds, of matters to deal with. He often doesn't have enough time for everything. Usually,
43:18that means sacrificing time with family. But the Prophet had incredible time management.
43:25Think about it. He had political tensions with Makkah and had to always be prepared and cautious.
43:31Inside Medina, there were constant disruptions, from hypocrites and some of the Jewish tribes,
43:37all of which he had to deal with. And we'll explore these in more detail later. He had to remain
43:43vigilant with surrounding Arab tribes and foreign states. He had to lead the five daily prayers in
43:49the masjid and answer the many questions from companions. He had to teach and train his followers.
43:55And in times of war, he was at the front of the army, not giving commands from the back.
44:00At night, instead of resting, he would get up for worship. His ibadah, worship life, was so intense
44:09that for 1,400 years, no one from his ummah has ever matched it. And the more you turn the pages of
44:16his sirah, the longer the list of responsibilities becomes. And yet, he succeeded in every one of them.
44:23So now ask yourself, how much attention could a man this busy possibly give to his wives? The answer?
44:32He gave them such love and care that even after 1,400 years, we are still trying to reach his level.
44:40How could someone under such pressure find time to race with Aisha for fun? When Safiya wanted to ride
44:47her camel, the Prophet ﷺ bent down and made his knee a step for her to climb on. With so much to do,
44:54how did he still think of such kindness? Once, Aisha raised her voice at the Prophet. Her father, Abu Bakr,
45:02overheard it and got angry. He rushed in and tried to hit her. What did the Prophet do? He stepped in,
45:09protected her, and sent her father away. Then he turned to Aisha and playfully said,
45:15See how I saved you from that man. This was a level of gentleness and patience that's hard to find
45:22even today. Not only did he not get angry or raise his hand, he made a joke to lighten the moment.
45:28Compare that to some men today who won't even ask their wives opinions on small matters. While the
45:34Prophet consulted his wives even during critical decisions. He told them he loved them. He praised
45:40their good qualities. He made them feel valued and cherished. Now think, this is a man who received
45:46revelation, spoke with Jibril, Gabriel, and was greeted by angels. Yet he still gave his wives such
45:53kindness and care. Why? Because he was the best example sent by Allah. Throughout history, great people
46:00have stood out for one or two qualities. But the Prophet was an example in everything, in his character,
46:06in his habits, in every trait. And here's what's even more amazing. Usually, if someone is very
46:12soft-hearted and merciful, they may fall short in justice. And if someone is extremely just,
46:19they often lack gentleness. But the Prophet was unmatched in both. A brave and fearless man
46:28is rarely calm and gentle. But the Prophet was both. Someone fast, active, and bold is usually not
46:36cautious or careful. And someone very cautious is rarely bold. But again, the Prophet combined both.
46:45He was peaceful and forgiving, yet also firm when it came to defending the truth for the sake of Allah.
46:51He was careful with every detail, yet incredibly generous. He truly was the perfect balance of every
46:58great quality in a way that no one else in history has ever achieved.
47:04When Bediuzaman said Nursi spoke about this unique quality of the Prophet, how he combined all virtues
47:11in perfect balance, he called it the miracle of miracles. Now that we've explored some of the Prophet's
47:17family life and character, let's return to what happened after the Battle of Bada.
47:23The Prophet completed the preparations and marched toward the tribe of Banu Kainukar.
47:29These Jews had a strong and well-protected fortress. When they heard that the Prophet was coming,
47:35they quickly retreated into it. Banu Kainukar had 700 fighters, 300 of them wearing armor. They planned to
47:44stay inside their fortress and defend it. For about 15 days, they remained locked inside,
47:51unable to come out. But eventually, they realized they could not stand against the Muslims. Fear of
47:57open battle took over and they surrendered without fighting. Even though the Prophet had the power to
48:03punish them harshly, he spared their lives. He ordered them to leave Medina within three days.
48:10And so, Banu Kainukar was expelled from the city as punishment for breaking the peace.
48:16While all of this was happening in Medina, new movements began in Makkah. After the leaders of
48:22Quraysh were killed at Badr, Abu Sufyan took charge of the Makkan leadership. Quraysh was burning with the
48:29desire for revenge. Abu Sufyan swore to take revenge. He gathered 200 cavalrymen and came near Medina.
48:37There, he took information about the Muslims from some of the Jewish tribes.
48:42He then attacked an area near Medina called Uraid, burning two homes and some palm trees.
48:48He also killed two Muslims. When he heard that a Muslim force of 200 men was coming toward him,
48:55he quickly fled. In his mind, this small act was revenge. But Quraysh was far from satisfied. The pain of
49:04losing loved ones at Badr still burned in their hearts. They wanted more. And finally, the moment
49:11they were waiting for had come. A trade caravan had returned. The prophets were gathered in one place,
49:17and support from nearby tribes was requested. Plans for a major military campaign were set in motion
49:23with great care. Quraysh was preparing an army of 3,000 men. A difficult and painful battle was coming.
49:31What would happen in this war? Who would be the victor? The battle that the prophet described as
49:38one of the two hardest days of my life, the Battle of Uhud, awaits us in the next video.
49:53For a lot with us tomorrow...
49:58The war of theians and the soldiersぱ!
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50:06Back here.
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