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Remembering the day of Badr

In a press release, Western Province Governor Alavi Moulana signifies the importance of the 17th day of Ramadan. The release states: The 17th day of Ramadan signifies an importance watershed in the annals of Islam and its existence. Though the Muhajireens (original Emigrants) had to Flee the City of Makkah due to persecution unleashed on them for accepting the Almighty Allah were not given much leeway to settle in the newly found sanctuary Madinah, Apostle of Allah had received information to the effect that nearly 1,000 battle-hardened Makkans were preparing to invade Madinah to wipe out Muslims completely out of the face of the Earth.

Conscious of the sacrifices that had been made by the new Companions, Rasolullah was hesitant to call them to re-coup and face the enemy. Nevertheless, the Companions the Allah's choicest people ever born on the Earth, volunteered to join their master to encounter the enemy. Thus 74 Muhajireens and 239 Madinian Ansaris who had no previous warfare experience formed a formidable Army and advanced towards the city of Badr under the able command of Holy Prophet of Islam. All in all there were 313 unarmed Companions including some teenagers to face the mighty Army of Infidels. The tactics and the formation that the Muslims followed and the form of identification they adopted to identity their fellow comrades were innovative and exemplary. With Allah's Grace they were able to defeat them well and truly while losing only 14 companions. Allah having pleased with their sacrifice, placed them an exalted position by revealing the following Chapters in The Holy Quran namely Al-Baqra and Ala Imran.

"And say not of those who are slain in the way of Allah "they are dead" Nay they are living though ye perceived it not (Chapter Al-Baqra-verse 154) Further in the chapter Ala-Imran HE declares thus!

"Think not of those who are slain in Allah's Way as dead. Nay, they live finding their sustenance in the Presence of their Lord" (verse 169).

Holy Prophet of Islam as well as His erstwhile and righteous Khaleefas gave prominence to the participants of Badr. Their consul was always respected and honoured. The battle amounted to an astounding victory for the Muslims and one that gained them political credibility for their cause among other Tribes. It became one of the greatest marks of glory for survivors to say that they had fought at Badr.

"Radhiyallahu Anhum Waralu Anhu"

Allah Well Pleased with Them are They with Him.

 

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