Editing Screen: Surah 8: al-Anfal (The Spoils Of War )

 

 

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Description <ul> <li>A very interesting reflection about the events of Battle of Badr and its connection to Surah al-Anfal is that Despite such a grand victory and the major leaders of the enemy killed, the Surah does not begin by congratulating the Muslims or speaking of how great they are or their victory but begins by correcting them in their aspirations with regards to worldly goods which resulted in the defeat of the enemy and the differences that occurred in the distribution of these spoils.</li> <li> <p>There was around 70 camels between the Muslims before the Battle of Badr. The Prophet Muhammad (saw) was taking it in turns with two others to ride the camel. They insisted the Prophet ride the camel only. The Prophet refused saying these amazing words....."You are not stronger than me, and I am no less in need of God's reward than you." (Sahih in Musnad Ahmad). Compare this to other leaders of history.</p> </li> <li> <p>Battle of truth and falsehood.</p> </li> <li> <p>Truth should not fear to be cowed down by odds against it.</p> </li> <li> <p>Fighting should not be for spoils or gains but for a just cause.</p> </li> <li> <p>Laws relating to peace and war.</p> </li> <li>Relation of an Islamic state with Muslims living in non-Muslim countries.</li> </ul>

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