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Lessons from Surah Al-Anfal (Spoils of War) - Coggle Diagram
Lessons from Surah Al-Anfal (Spoils of War)
Awal Madani (Not long after Badr)
Battle of Badr
1st Major War against Quraish (During Ramadhan) 2nd Hijrah
13 years Muslims were oppressed and forced to migrate to Madinah
Caravan of Abu Sufian going to Syria (North) and have to pass Madinah
Unknown to Muslims Abu Sufian took a longer route and he sent new to Makkah for help
Muslims unclear on whether to attack the caravan (Abu Sufian) / 1000 Army (Abu Jahal)
Night before battle Rasullullah SAW had a dream that led him to believe that Army was not TOO many and this led to decision by Muslims to confront Army
Rasulullah SAW called for a meeting in plains of Badr (1hr drive Madinah) asked Muhajiruun (90) and Ansar (210); Oath with Ansar was to defend Muslims in Madinah only. So Rasullullah asked them in the meeting on what they should do ... Saad Ibn Ubadah (Leader of Khazraj) famous response "Follow HIM to the ends ..". Ansar agreed to upgrade the contract (Main cause of the win)
Muslims won and had 70 POW and bounty !
They ask you about Anfal .. they all belong to Allah and HIS messenger (Verse 1)
1st ummah allowed Ghanimah in history
Description of the believers (Verse 2-4)
Some of the believers arguing about the truth EVEN after it has made clear (Verse 5 - 6)
Allah wanted to proof the TRUTH against the Qurasyh and not taking the easy route (with money) (Verse 7)
Lesson: We have limited knowledge and to leave our affairs to Allah (a higher goal)
Allah answered Rasulullah's doa to ask for help and Allah sent down Angels
(Verse 9)
Victory only comes from Allah (Verse 10)
I made you drowzy ... bring down rain .. to strengthen your hearts (Verse 11)
Allah commanded the Angels to attack (Verse 12)
Allah reminded that HE was the one who killed them and not the Prophet (Verse 17)
Allah describes the dumb, deaf and blind of the Quraysh (Verse 20-23)
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Lesson: Allah will only guide the sincere
Lesson: Trust in Allah's Qadr but you also need to make effort (Ref to Rasululah throwing stones at the Quraysh)
Lesson: To learn Quran by understanding context (Asbabul Nusul) This ayat relates to night before battle, Allah made them go to sleep in their anxiety
How Badr happened is a lesson about Qadr (Verse 42)
Rasulullah's dream and Allah's changed perspective of both sides to give Muslims resolve and mental advantage and reminder to stand firm and NEED for Unity and Humilty (Verse 43,44, 45, 47)
Concept of Tawakkal: Despite all of the miracles given my ALLAH, he told them to make detailed preparations as well. Best strength is "archery" (Verse 60)
If they incline PEACE then you should incline in PEACE
(Verse 61)
Allah helped with HIS aid and with United Hearts o Believers
(Verse 62,63)
Smaller numbers will win over big numbers if they are firm to their principles
(Verse 64,66)
Key Lesson: In a battle, when do you actually call it QUITS
Reference to Aus and Khasraj (never see eye to eye before) and Muhajiroon (no blood ties with the Ansar)
Remember this: Verse of Friendship
Concept of Jihad : Do not fight for the sake of fighting
Dispute about POW : Forgiveness or Prosecution. Allah revealed this ayat after Rasulullah initially decided on the former BUT Allah decreed the latter would be more appropriate to send a message to the Quraysh; Ransom relative to their worth and some told to teach (Verse 67)
Permission given to Muslims to consume the bounty (Verse 69)
In reference to Al Abbas and to other POW, generally (Allah took some from them initially and give much more if they are sincere and accepted Islam (Verse 70)
Protection, Loyalty, Alliances. Message is need for UNITY.
Importance of Unity of the Ummah