Anfal 5-8
5- AND AS YOUR LORD SENT YOU OUT OF YOUR HOME FOR WHAT IS RIGHT, WHILE A GROUP OF THE BELIEVERS DISLIKED IT.
6- THEY ARGUE ABOUT WHAT IS RIGHT, AND AFTER IT WAS MADE CLEAR TO THEM, AS IF THEY ARE DRAGGED TO THEIR DEATH, WITH THEIR EYES OPEN.
7- AS YOUR LORD PROMISES YOU THAT ONE OF THE TWO OUTCOMES WILL BE YOURS, AND YOU WISH THAT THE ONE WHICH DOES NOT INVOLVE HURT IS YOURS, BUT ALLAH WISHES TO UPHOLD THE TRUTH WITH HIS WORDS AND CUT THE DISBELIEVERS OFF.
8- TO UPHOLD WHAT IS RIGHT AND RENDER WHAT IS WRONG USELESS, EVEN IF THE EVIL DOERS HATE IT.
This is about the battle of Badr.
The Muslims went out lightly armed to intercept a caravan of Makah. They hoped to be able to recover some of their possessions and money that they left behind and were then taken over by the Makans. This was a large caravan of 1000 camels, headed by Abu Sofian. The caravan was protected by some 40 men; therefore, the raid was expected to be relatively easy. This was their plan, but Allah’s plan was different.
Allah the Highest tells us that they went out for a just cause:
- For the poor migrants to recover some of their money and property taken by the Makans.
- To show the Makans that, the Muslims could fight and that Allah the Highest is able to support them.
- To take vengeance for the prosecution, torture and killings they suffered in Makah.
Allah the Highest did not permit the Muslims to fight back for 15 years, and then Allah the Highest permitted them to fight.
Allah’s messenger, prayer and peace upon him, learned that the Caravan managed to get away, and that Abu Sofian had sent for the Makans to come out to rescue their money that was with the caravan. Allah’s messenger, prayer and peace upon him, had not made an agreement with the Ansar (supporters) to take them to battles outside Medina, and attacking a caravan was not considered to be a battle. Therefore, he had to consult with them to see what was their attitude and opinion about this new situation. When he asked them about what they thought they should do, Saad Ibn Moaz said: “We will not say to you as the Children of Israel said to Moses: “Go with your Lord and fight, we are sitting right here”, but we will say: “Go with Your Lord and fight, we are going to fight with you”.
This shows us that one might be working towards a purpose, but half way, Allah the Highest changes His direction to fulfill the purpose He wanted in the first place.
Also an army should be ready for any changes in circumstances, and it has to be able to change its plans and act accordingly. The number of Muslims going out was 317 and they had only two horses.
The leader should also keep his soldiers up to date with the changing circumstances, and should consult with them about his plans when circumstances change, so that the leader will have all his soldiers behind him.
Allah the Highest promised His messenger, prayer and peace upon him, one of two things; either victory, or to be martyred. To be martyred is the less attractive option for many, because most of us do not like death.
Allah the Highest meant for the Muslims to fight a bigger army, 3 times as big as they were, and better equipped, then make the Muslim army win because Allah was on their side.
We find the Muslims afraid of their enemies if they are stronger or better equipped, why?
When the fight is between two evils, then the force, equipment and plans of each side, is what matters. However, when it is between right and evil, believers and disbelievers, then Allah the Highest plays a part in the fight, on the side of the right and of the believers, provided they fight with courage and spare no effort in planning, and preparing. When Allah the Highest abandons the believers and does not support them, they should ask themselves what they did wrong. This is what we the Muslims should ask ourselves.
Anfal 9-10
9- AND AS YOU PLEAD TO YOUR LORD FOR HELP AND HE ANSWERED YOU: “I WILL REINFORCE YOU WITH A THOUSAND OF THE ANGELS, ARRIVING IN SUCCESSION.
10- ALLAH MADE IT GOOD NEWS FOR YOU, AND COMFORT FOR YOUR HEARTS, AND VICTORY COMES ONLY FROM ALLAH THE EXALTED IN POWER AND THE MOST WISE.
When the Muslim’s army and the disbeliever’s army assembled opposite each other by the well of Badr, Allah’s messenger, prayer and peace upon him, started pleading to Allah the Highest for support and victory. He was heard saying: “Allah, I beg you to fulfill the promise you promised me, Allah I beg You to give what you promised me. Allah, should this group of Muslims perish, you shall not be worshiped on Earth”. (Muslim)
He went on praying and raising his hands until his cloak fell off his shoulders.
Allah the Highest, sent a thousand of the angels, they went in groups and in succession. They were to comfort and reassure the Muslims who were fighting their first battle and were facing a much bigger and better equipped army. It is also believed that the angels took part in this fight. There are evidence to support this.
Allah the Highest tells us that victory is only in His Hands, and He makes whoever He wills victorious. Yet we are also commanded to prepare all the possible force to strike fear into our enemies. Our strength deters the enemies and all possible enemies “AND PREPARE FOR THEM ALL YOU CAN OF POWER AND HORSES, TO STRIKE FEAR INTO ALLAH’S ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES AND OTHER YOU DO NOT KNOW BUT ALLAH KNOWS”. (S:8 A:69)
Relying on Allah the Highest and trusting Him to support us, comes after we have done our best in planning and preparing the necessary force. No true believer should expect or ask for Allah’s help before preparing the necessary force to fight and being prepared to fight and sacrifice their lives. It is then, and only then that they may qualify for Allah’s support and victory.
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