Part 84

أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو عَمْرٍو الْأَدِيبُ أنبأ أَبُو بَكْرٍ الْإِسْمَاعِيلِيُّ أَخْبَرَنِي حَسَنُ بْنُ سُفْيَانَ ثنا فَيَّاضٌ ثنا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّ...

Discussion of the obligation of the imam to consult with his advisors and commanders before making military decisions. The Prophet consulted his companions befo...

أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو عَبْدِ اللهِ الْحَافِظُ أنبأ أَبُو الْفَضْلِ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ ثنا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ ثنا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ ...

The Prophet (peace be upon him) consulted his companions before the battles of Badr, Uhud, and the Trench, showing the importance of consultation (shura) in mil...

أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللهِ الْحَافِظُ أنبأ أَبُو عَبْدِ اللهِ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللهِ الصَّفَّارُ ثنا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مِهْرَا...

Discussion of how the Prophet accepted the advice of his companions and changed his plans based on their input — such as at Badr when he moved the camp based on...

أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللهِ الْحَافِظُ ثنا أَبُو الْعَبَّاسِ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَعْقُوبَ ثنا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْجَبَّارِ الْعُ...

The Prophet (peace be upon him) accepted the advice of Salman al-Farisi to dig a trench around Madinah, a tactic unfamiliar to the Arabs. This shows the importa...

وَأَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو سَعِيدِ بْنُ أَبِي عَمْرٍو ثنا أَبُو الْعَبَّاسِ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَعْقُوبَ ثنا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْجَبَّارِ الْحَارِث...

Discussion of the planning and preparation required for military campaigns — the Prophet would plan his campaigns carefully and ensure adequate supplies.

أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو عَبْدِ اللهِ الْحَافِظُ ثنا أَبُو الْعَبَّاسِ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَعْقُوبَ ثنا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْجَبَّارِ ثنا يُونُسُ بْ...

The Prophet (peace be upon him) would assess the enemy's strength, plan his route, and ensure his army had sufficient food, water, and weapons before departing.

أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو عَبْدِ اللهِ الْحَافِظُ أنبأ أَبُو عَبْدِ اللهِ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللهِ الصَّفَّارُ وَأَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ الْف...

Discussion of the use of intelligence and spies in warfare — the Prophet used scouts and intelligence gatherers to learn about the enemy.

أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ فُورَكٍ أنبأ عَبْدُ اللهِ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ ثنا يُونُسُ بْنُ حَبِيبٍ ثنا أَبُو دَاوُدَ ثن...

The Prophet (peace be upon him) sent Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman to gather intelligence about the enemy during the Battle of the Trench.

أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو عَلِيٍّ الرُّوذْبَارِيُّ أنبأ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ دَاسَةَ ثنا أَبُو دَاوُدَ ثنا مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ ثنا سَلَّامُ بْنُ...

Discussion of the obligation of secrecy in military operations — the Prophet kept his destinations and plans secret until the army was underway.

أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو عَلِيٍّ الرُّوذْبَارِيُّ أنبأ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَكْرٍ ثنا أَبُو دَاوُدَ ثنا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ ثنا يَحْيَى بْنُ آ...

The Prophet (peace be upon him) would often conceal his true destination to maintain the element of surprise. He would head in one direction and then change cou...

أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو عَلِيٍّ الرُّوذْبَارِيُّ أنبأ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَكْرٍ ثنا أَبُو دَاوُدَ ثنا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَمْرٍو الرَّازِيُّ ثنا سَلَمَةُ ...

Discussion of the use of signals and codes in military communication — the Prophet used specific signs to coordinate movements during battle.

أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو عَبْدِ اللهِ الْحَافِظُ أنبأ أَبُو الْفَضْلِ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ الْمُزَكِّي ثنا الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ ز...

The Prophet (peace be upon him) used a password (shi'ar) for his companions during night operations so they could identify each other in the darkness.

أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو نَصْرِ بْنُ قَتَادَةَ أنبأ أَبُو الْحَسَنِ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ زَكَرِيَّا الْأَدِيبُ ثنا الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ مُحَمَّ...

Discussion of the formation of the army during battle — the Prophet arranged his fighters in rows, placed archers on high ground, and designated specific roles.

أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو عَبْدِ اللهِ الْحَافِظُ أنبأ أَبُو جَعْفَرٍ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللهِ الْبَغْدَادِيُّ ثنا أَبُو عُلَاثَةَ...

At the Battle of Uhud, the Prophet (peace be upon him) stationed fifty archers on the hill and ordered them not to move regardless of the outcome. When they dis...

أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو عَلِيٍّ الرُّوذْبَارِيُّ أنبأ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَكْرٍ ثنا أَبُو دَاوُدَ ثنا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ ثنا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ...

Discussion of the consequences of disobeying military orders — the battle of Uhud illustrates how disobedience can lead to defeat.

وَأَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو عَبْدِ اللهِ الْحَافِظُ ثنا أَبُو الْعَبَّاسِ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَعْقُوبَ ثنا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْجَبَّارِ ثنا يُونُسُ ...

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said after Uhud: "Who will tell me about my uncle Hamzah?" He went to see him and found him mutilated. He was grieved and said: ...

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَبْدِ اللهِ الْحَافِظُ إِمْلَاءً وَقِرَاءَةً ثنا أَبُو الْعَبَّاسِ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَعْقُوبَ ثنا بَحْرُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ الْخَوْ...

Discussion of the burial of martyrs on the battlefield and the Prophet's instructions regarding their treatment.

أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو سَعِيدِ بْنُ أَبِي عَمْرٍو ثنا أَبُو الْعَبَّاسِ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَعْقُوبَ أنبأ الرَّبِيعُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ قَالَ سَأَلْتُ ...

The Prophet (peace be upon him) ordered the martyrs of Uhud buried in their blood without being washed. He said: "I am a witness over these."

أَخْبَرْنَاهُ أَبُو عَبْدِ اللهِ الْحَافِظُ أنبأ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ زِيَادٍ النَّحْوِيُّ ثنا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ حُمَيْدِ...

Discussion of the treatment of the fallen enemy — the Prophet ordered the dead of Quraysh buried after Badr, showing respect even for enemy dead.

أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو عَبْدِ اللهِ الْحَافِظُ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو عَمْرٍو الْمُقْرِئُ ثنا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ سُفْيَانَ ثنا هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ وَأَب...

Discussion of the return of the army after battle — the Prophet would enter Madinah with takbir and praise, acknowledging Allah's assistance.