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are bare and exposed" though they were not exposed: they intended nothing but to run away.
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3684 All the fighting men of Madinah had come out of the city and camped in the open space between the City and the
Trench that had been dug all round. The disaffected Hypocrites sowed defeatist rumours and pretended to withdraw
for the defence of their homes, though their homes were not exposed, and were fully covered by the vigilant defensive
force inside the Trench. (33.13)
33:14 - And if an entry had been effected to them from the sides of the (City) and they had been
incited to sedition they would certainly have brought it to pass with none but a brief delay! 3685
3685 The brunt of the fighting was on the north side, but the whole Trench was guarded. At one or two points enemy
warriors did break in within the circuit of the Trench, but they were soon disposed off. Hadhrat 'Ali particularly
distinguished himself in many fights, wearing the Prophet's own sword and armour. If any of the enemy had been able
to penetrate into the City, the disaffected element, which was only sitting on the fence, would have risen against the
Muslims at once-with no delay except what might have been necessary to put on their armour and arms. (33.14)
24:55- Allah has promised to those among you who believe and work righteous deeds that He will of a surety
grant them in the land inheritance (of power) as He granted it to those before them; that He will establish
in authority their religion the one which He has chosen for them; and that He will change (their state)
after the fear in which they (lived) to one of security and peace: `They will worship Me (alone) and not
associate aught with Me.' If any do reject faith after this they are rebellious and wicked. 30313032
3031 Three things are promised here, to those who have Faith and obey Allah's Law: (1) that they will inherit power and
authority in the land, not for any selfish purposes of theirs nor by way of favouritism, but in order that they may
maintain Allah's Law; (2) that the Religion of Right, which Allah has chosen for them, will be openly established, and
will suppress all wrong and oppression; (3) that the righteous will live in peace and security, instead of having to suffer
persecution, or leave their hearths and homes for the cause of Allah, or practise the rites of their Faith in secret.
(24.55)
3032 If this verse was revealed about the time of the Battle of the Ditch (Khandaq), also called the Battle of the
Confederates (Ahzab), A.H. 4-5, we can imagine the comfort it gave to the Muslims who were besieged in Madinah by
a force ten times their number. The Muslims then fived in a state of great suspense and danger, and under arms for
days on end. (See xxxiii. 9-20). The security and authority they were promised came to them subsequently in
abundant measures. (24.55)
TABUK:
See: Surah 9.
9:40 - If ye help not (your Leader) (it is no matter): for Allah did indeed help him: when the
unbelievers drove him out: he had no more than one companion: they two were in the cave
and he said to his companion "have no fear for Allah is with us": then Allah sent down his
peace upon him and strengthened him with forces which ye saw not and humbled to the
depths the word of the unbelievers. But the word of Allah is exalted to the heights: for Allah is
Exalted in might Wise. 1302130313041305
1302 The Tabuk expedition was not a failure. Though some hesitated, many more joined in. But a more striking example
was when the Prophet was hunted out of Makkah and performed his famous Hijrat. His enemies plotted for his life. He
had already sent his followers on to Madinah. Ali had volunteered to face his enemies in his house. His single
companion was Abu Bakr. They two concealed themselves in the cave of Thaur, three miles from Makkah, for three
nights, with the enemy prowling around in great numbers in fruitless search of them. "We are but two," said Abu Bakr.
"Nay," said Muhammad, "for Allah is with us." Faith gave their minds peace, and Allah gave them safety. They
reached Madinah, and a glorious chapter opened for Islam. The forces that helped them were not seen, but their
power was irresistible. (9.40)
9:81 - Those who were left behind (in the Tabuk expedition) rejoiced in their inaction behind the
back of the apostle of Allah: they hated to strive and fight with their goods and their persons in
the cause of Allah: they said "Go not forth in the heat. Say "The fire of Hell is fiercer in heat."
If only they could understand! 1335
1335 The Tabuk expedition had to be undertaken hurriedly in the heat of summer, because of a threat or fear of Byzantine
invasion. They marched from Madinah about the month of September or October in the solar calendar. (9.81)
Campaign to Tabuk
The Campaign to Tabuk was the result of conflict with the Roman Empire, that had started even before the conquest of
Makkah. One of the missions sent after the Treaty of Hudaibiyah to different parts of Arabia visited the clans which lived in
the northern areas adjacent to Syria. The majority of these people were Christians, who were under the influence of the
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