The Third Stage The third and last stage of the life of the Messenger (peace be upon him) embodies the fruitful results of his call to Islam, which were the consequences of long-timed holy fights in the way of Allâh (Jihad), troubles, toil, disturbances, trials and a lot of bloody conflicts and battles, which lasted… Continue reading The Third Stage

The Expedition called Dhat-ur-Riqa‘ (in the year 7 A.H.) Having subdued two powerful sides of the Confederates coalition, the Prophet peace be upon him started preparations to discipline the third party, i.e. the desert bedouins, who took Najd for habitation, and continued in their usual practices of looting and plundering. Unlike the Jews of Khaibar… Continue reading The Expedition called Dhat-ur-Riqa‘ (in the year 7 A.H.)

The Conquest of Khaibar (in Moharram, 7 A.H.) Khaibar was a spacious strongly fortified territory, studded with castles and farms, lying at a distance of 60-80 miles north of Madinah, now a village known for its uncongenial climate. After Al-Hudaibiyah Treaty, the major party of the anti-Islam tripartite coalition — Quraish, the bedouin horde of… Continue reading The Conquest of Khaibar (in Moharram, 7 A.H.)

A New Phase of Islamic Action Al-Hudaibiyah Truce marked a new phase in the process of Islamic action and life of the Muslims. Quraish, a bitter enemy of Islam, now withdraws from the war arena and embraces a peaceful settlement with the Muslims, thus the third support of a tripartite enemy (Quraish, Ghatfan and the… Continue reading The Second Stage

Delegations and Expeditions following Al-Muraisi‘ Ghazwah A military expedition led by ‘Abdur Rahman bin ‘Auf was despatched to the habitation of Bani Kalb in Doumat Al-Jandal in Sha‘ban 6 Hijri. Before setting out, the Prophet (Peace be upon him) summoned ‘Abdur Rahman, and placed his hand on the latter’s hand invoking Allâh’s blessings and giving… Continue reading Delegations and Expeditions following Al-Muraisi‘ Ghazwah

Bani Al-Mustaliq (Muraisi‘) Ghazwah Sha‘ban 6 Hijri Though militarily it did not assume its full dimension, this Ghazwah had certain implications that brought about a state of turbulence within the Islamic State, and resulted in disgracefulness to clothe in the hypocrites. Moreover, it entailed enactment of consolidating legislations that attached an impression of nobility, dignity… Continue reading Bani Al-Mustaliq (Muraisi‘) Ghazwah Sha‘ban 6 Hijri

Al-Ahzab (the Confederates) Invasion Once again, peace and security enveloped the Arabian Peninsula and this turbulent area began to experience a period of lull after a whole year warJews, however, whose treachery, intrigues and . The disloyalty made them taste all types of humiliation and disgrace, were not admonished. After they had been exiled to… Continue reading Al-Ahzab (the Confederates) Invasion

Military Platoons and Missions between the Battle of Uhud and the Battle of the Confederates Uhud’s misfortune left a bad impact on both the credibility and military reputation of the Muslims. Their dignity and power in people’s eyes were impaired. Troubles and dangers spread everywhere in and out of Madinah. The Jews, hypocrites and bedouins… Continue reading Military Platoons and Missions between the Battle of Uhud and the Battle of the Confederates