Ali Ibn Abi Talib - Volume 1 of 2

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His high morale, which is apparent from his readiness to fight
the polytheists if they headed towards Madinah.
- The Prophet's confidence in 'Ali (&) and his knowledge of
the characters of men.
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'Ali's chivalry when he withdrew from his opponent after the
latter's private parts became uncovered, and the Messenger of
Allah (g) approved of that. This action teaches us the value of
proper conduct and how one should act with high standards,
even with the enemy and even on the battlefield.
- The necessity of making sacrifices for the sake of Allah (s).
With this attitude and spirit, Islam will prevail in this life, and
the martyr will attain paradise. This is what was proven to us
by some of the Muhsjireen and An$& in this battle and others.
- The necessity of implementing the means. This was
demonstrated when the Messenger of Allah (a) stationed
some of the Companions on Mount Uhud, but they disobeyed
him and came down, and this was one of the causes of defeat.
- The courage of 'Ali (&),
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because if this army had seen him
when he was following them to find out what they were up to,
they would not have hesitated to kill him.399
5.8. 'Ali (&) in the Campaign of Banu an-Nadeer
The historians who examined this matter narrated that the
campaign of Banu an-Nadeer took place in the month of Rabee' al-
Awwal in the year 4 AH. Ibn alQayyim refuted those who said that
the campaign of Banu an-Nadeer took place six months after Badr,
by saying: ''M+ammad ibn Shihzb ai-Zuhri said that the Battle of
Banu an-Nadeer was six months after Badr, but this is a mistake or
error on his part. There can be no doubt that it took place after mud.
What happened six months after Badr was the campaign of Banu