Quran Chapter
9 – 129 (Pt-11, Stg-2) (L-1272) - درس قرآن
War in Islam
Chapter Tawbah (Repentance)
– Surah – 9)
‘A-‘uu-zu Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)
Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)
(I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)
Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)
When Muslims were permitted to
fight, then in the Chapters of Holy Qur’an, revealed in Madinah,
the way of fighting was explained, along with this, customs of society were
taught simultaneously and education of politics was given completely. Many
times, Messenger of Allah Almighty (Grace, Peace and Blessings of Allah on
him) commanded the Islamic Army Himself and at some occasions, He (Grace, Peace
and Blessings of Allah on him) appointed any of His trustworthy Slaves
(Companions – May Allah be pleased with them) as commander. First Battle of
Islam was “the Battle of Badr”; in which Messenger (Grace, Peace and
Blessings of Allah on him) participated and the last was “the Battle of Tabuuk”.
In the Battle of Badr, the Muslims had to fight without intention
and preparation. Whereas, in the Battle of Tabuuk, they made
preparation intentionally, but the Battle did not reach a certain point. The
mention of this last Battle has been explained in the subject Surah
Tawbah.
It was unavoidable badness of
the battles that difficulties were produced in understanding Islam. Although
the selfish people could not put down Islam by means of battles but they
continued to hide the actual excellence of Islam, in the clouds of dust. Islam
was desirous to stop blood-shedding and mischief, but the wicked and selfish
people said: The war will never over in the world and the manner of keeping the
feeble under influence will continue.
By force, Islam considered it
suitable to arrange for senses of selfish people, under the circumstances of
that period that their ears should be pulled. But an advantage was reaped from
it also, which was, it helped very much for organizing the Muslims themselves.
The traitors, the weak in belief, the deceitful and hypocrites were separated,
and only sincere Muslims remained in the field. By suffering from difficulties
and hardships, steadiness in intentions, maturity in determination and
moderateness in dispositions had been grown.
One can meditate in only the
expedition i.e. the incidents of the Battle of Tabuuk according to
the subjects of this Chapter. It was so much severe test that in the beginning,
even one group of Muslims had been entangled in confusion. In the end, the
Light of their Belief guided them and they returned unto the Straight Path. At
that time, the strength of Muslims was not in hundreds but in thousands. But in
the course of time, they all got ready for a difficult journey. Only indolent
persons, excusable and insolent people remained behind.
The Hypocrites, who were mixed up with Muslims, were known due
to their trickeries. And Divine Revelation betrayed their all secrets. And they
entire had been separated by making false excuses. There were only three such
sincere Muslims, who remained behind at home due to procrastination, and their
repentance was accepted after a very severe punishment. Out of them, one person
was Ka’b bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him), who
describes his account of circumstances himself about this Battle. In the next
two lessons the same will be discussed.
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