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After reciting Tashahhud, Ta`awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) mentioned that beforehand, he had talked about that the Holy Prophet (sa) had despatched companions forward to collect data and so they got here again to tell him that a military was making preparations.
The Holy Prophet (sa) Consults the Companions
His Holiness (aba) mentioned that the Holy Prophet (sa) knowledgeable the companions relating to the Makkans’ preparations and consulted with them as to what to do. The companions gave their opinions, together with Hazrat Miqdad bin Amr (ra) who mentioned that they had been all with the Holy Prophet (sa) and would accompany him in no matter he was commanded by Allah. He mentioned that they might not reply to him because the Israelites responded to Moses (as):
‘Go thou and thy Lord and combat, right here we’ll sit.’ (The Holy Qur’an 5:25)
Slightly, the companions who say that the Holy Prophet (sa) ought to proceed to battle alongside along with his Lord, and they might all accompany him.
His Holiness (aba) mentioned that relating to the verse Hazrat Miqdad (ra) quoted, some historians observe that the chapter by which this verse is discovered, Chapter 5 (Al-Ma’idah) was revealed properly after the occasions of Badr. Nevertheless, there are numerous explanations given for this. For instance, it’s doable that Hazrat Miqdad (ra) had heard of this incident from the Jewish individuals, or it may very well be that to assist the phrases of Hazrat Miqdad (ra), this verse was added by the historians themselves.
His Holiness (aba) mentioned that the Holy Prophet (sa) additionally wished to hunt the opinion of the Ansar. Therefore, Hazrat Sa’d bin Mu’adh (ra) expressed his shock that the Ansar had been additionally being requested their opinion. He then expressed that they’d pledged their allegiance to the Holy Prophet (sa) and to obey him in no matter he did and thus would comply with him wherever he went. He mentioned that even when the Holy Prophet (sa) led them to the ocean and walked into it, they might comply with him into the ocean. He mentioned that they might stay loyal to him and combat alongside him in such a valiant method that they might develop into the delight of his eyes.
His Holiness (aba) mentioned that upon listening to this, the Holy Prophet (sa) was very completely happy after which mentioned that they need to all proceed for battle, as God had given him the glad tiding of victory over one of many two teams. The Holy Prophet (sa) mentioned that he may see the place the place the enemy would fall to their deaths.
Vigilance of the Holy Prophet (sa)
His Holiness (aba) mentioned then the Muslims proceeded to Badr and encamped simply exterior its plains. Then, the Holy Prophet (sa) and Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra) set out and got here throughout an aged Arab man and with out telling them who they had been, requested him for some data relating to what he had heard about Muhammad (sa) and the Quraish. He mentioned that he would inform them after they recognized which tribe they belonged to. The Holy Prophet (sa) mentioned that he would inform him after he offered data. He instructed them what he had heard concerning the Holy Prophet’s (sa) actions and his data turned out to be appropriate. Equally, he instructed them what he had heard concerning the Quraish and that data turned out to be appropriate as properly. Then the aged man once more requested the place they had been from. The Holy Prophet (sa) replied that they had been from the water.
His Holiness (aba) mentioned that some might say that this reply given by the Holy Prophet (sa) was not the proper reply. Nevertheless, this reply was not improper in any respect, moderately, making an allowance for the delicate occasions of conflict, the Holy Prophet (sa) gave a solution that protected the Muslims however was nonetheless not false. Some historians say that the Holy Prophet (sa) was referring to the Qur’anic assertion that every one issues have been created from water. Others have mentioned that it was widespread for individuals to determine themselves by the title of a water properly of their space. It may even have been that the Holy Prophet (sa) was referring to the spring of Badr by which the Muslims had encamped.
His Holiness (aba) mentioned that upon returning to the Muslim camp, the Holy Prophet (sa) despatched an envoy to the spring of Badr to collect extra intelligence. The envoy got here throughout some Makkans who had been gathering water for the Quraish. The Muslim envoy seized them and requested them for data; nevertheless, they weren’t in a position to extract the data they wanted. When taken to the Holy Prophet (sa), the Holy Prophet (sa) requested them about the place the Quraish had been, and so they instructed him that they had been behind the hill. Then the Holy Prophet (sa) requested them what number of there have been, to which they replied that they didn’t know. So as a substitute, the Holy Prophet (sa) requested what number of camels they slaughter every day to eat, and so they replied that they might slaughter about 9 to 10 camels. From this, the Holy Prophet (sa) gleaned that there have been 900-1,000 Makkans. The Holy Prophet (sa) additionally requested which chieftains of Quraish had been with the military, and so they knowledgeable him.
His Holiness (aba) mentioned that while mentioning this incident and what the Holy Prophet (sa) mentioned, Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra) writes:
‘“Right here you’re! Makkah has thrown earlier than you its best heroes.”
These had been immensely clever and clever phrases, which the Holy Prophet (sa) uttered spontaneously. The reason is, that as a substitute of the weaker Muslims turning into disheartened upon listening to the names of so many famend chieftains of the Quraish, these phrases, led their college of notion to consider as if God had despatched these leaders of the Quraish, to function prey for the Muslims.’ (The Life & Character of the Seal of Prophets (sa) – Vol II, pp. 142-143).
Preparations for Battle & Setting Up Camp
His Holiness (aba) mentioned that relating to the place the place the Muslims had encamped, Hazrat Habbab (ra) requested the Holy Prophet (sa) whether or not they place he had chosen was resulting from divine revelation. The Holy Prophet (sa) mentioned that it was not resulting from divine revelation. Upon listening to this, Hazrat Habbab (ra) expressed his opinion, that he thought it could be wiser to maneuver nearer to the water. Upon listening to his reasoning, the Holy Prophet (sa) agreed, and the Muslim camp moved nearer to the spring.
His Holiness (aba) then quoted Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra) relating to the Muslim’s preparations for battle and a tent being ready for the Holy Prophet (sa):
‘Upon the proposal of Sa‘d bin Mu‘adh (ra), chieftain of the Aus, a form of tent was ready for the Holy Prophet (sa) to 1 facet of the sphere. Sa‘d (ra) tied the mount of the Holy Prophet (sa) near the tent and mentioned:
“O Messenger of Allah! Sit on this tent, and we will combat the enemy within the title of Allah. If Allāh grants us victory, then that is our very need. But when God-forbid, the matter takes a flip for the more severe, then take your mount and attain Madīnah in any method doable. There you shall discover our brethren and kindred, who’re at least us in love and sincerity. Nevertheless, since they had been unaware that they might be confronted by conflict on this marketing campaign, they haven’t come alongside. In any other case, they might by no means have remained behind. After they develop into conscious of the state of affairs, they shall not desist in laying down their lives to guard you.”
This was the passionate sincerity of Sa‘d (ra), which is worthy of reward in any case; however can it’s fathomed that the Messenger of Allah would ever flee from the sphere of battle? As such, within the discipline of Hunain, a military of 12,000 turned their backs, however this centre of Divine Unity didn’t shake an inch. In any case, the tent was ready, and Sa‘d (ra) together with a couple of different Ansar, surrounded it and stood guard. The Holy Prophet (sa) retired to this tent together with Hadrat Abu Bakr (ra). All night time lengthy, weeping and wailing, the Holy Prophet (sa) supplicated earlier than Allah. It’s written that in all the military, it was solely the Holy Prophet (sa) who remained awake all night time.’ (The Life & Character of the Seal of Prophets (sa) – Vol II, pp. 143-144)
His Holiness (aba) mentioned that the subsequent morning, the Quraish superior. Upon seeing this, the Holy Prophet (sa) prayed that God ought to fulfil His promise of victory that very day. Earlier than the Quraish arrived, the Holy Prophet (sa) organized the ranks of his military. He would use an arrow to level to the Muslims and direct them as to the place to go. The Muslim flag was granted to Hazrat Mus’ab bin Umair (ra) who positioned it precisely the place the Holy Prophet (sa) instructed.
His Holiness (aba) mentioned that whereas the Holy Prophet (sa) was arranging the rows, Hazrat Sawad (ra) was barely out of rank, and so the Holy Prophet (sa) prodded within the abdomen along with his arrow in order to direct him again. Hazrat Sawad (ra) mentioned that the poke of the arrow triggered him ache, and seeing because the Holy Prophet (sa) had been despatched to ascertain justice, he sought retribution. The Holy Prophet (sa) raised his shirt from his abdomen and mentioned that he may take retribution. As a substitute, Hazrat Sawad (ra) hugged the Holy Prophet (sa). When the Holy Prophet (sa) requested him why he had performed this, he replied that he didn’t know whether or not he would stay alive after the battle, and so if these had been his final moments, he needed them to be such that he was hugging the Holy Prophet (sa).
His Holiness (aba) mentioned that he would proceed narrating these incidents in future sermons.
Funeral Prayers
His Holiness (aba) mentioned that he would lead the funeral prayers of the next deceased members:
Qari Muhammad Ashiq
Qari Muhammad Ashiq who was a professor of Jamia Ahmadiyya and the Principal of Madrasatul Hifz. After finishing the memorisation of the Holy Qur’an, earlier than accepting Ahmadiyyat, he taught in numerous madrasas of the Ahl-e-Hadith sect. He had heard numerous non-Muslim students say that sure verses of the Holy Qur’an may very well be abrogated, whereas the Promised Messiah (as) was of the assumption that not even an iota of the Holy Qur’an may very well be altered or abrogated in any method. He performed additional analysis into the matter and met with some Ahmadis who gave him books of the Promised Messiah (as). Nevertheless, after a while he misplaced contact with these Ahmadis. Nevertheless, based on God’s decree, he would obtain numerous goals together with one by which he heard ‘Be all ears to the decision of the heavens. The Messiah has come! The Messiah has come!’ Therefore in a technique or one other, his consideration was continually drawn again in direction of Ahmadiyyat and ultimately, he pledged allegiance and entered the fold of Ahmadiyyat. He endured nice hardship after pledging allegiance and non-Ahmadi Muslims even tried luring him away with numerous worldly enticements, nevertheless, God Almighty stored him steadfast. He married a widow who already had three youngsters after which had one daughter of his personal. On the time, Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad (rh) was the In-Cost of Waqf-e-Jadid, and requested for Qari Muhammad Ashiq to be dropped at him for a gathering. Therefore, after a gathering and listening to his recitation, Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad (rh) appointed him to work below Waqf-e-Jadid. Therefore, college students within the remaining yr of Jamia Ahmadiyya would come and be taught from him. He would additionally go on to show the scholars of the Madrassatul Hifz and Jamia Ahmadiyya. Even after retirement, he would proceed serving. His Holiness (aba) talked about that he too remembered him teachings college students within the mosque. He led the tarawih prayers for 15 years in Masjid Mubarak in Rabwah. It was mentioned that he was appointed to this obligation as a result of the Third Caliph (rh) tremendously loved his recitation. His Holiness (aba) mentioned that his college students from world wide have written letters to him concerning the nice qualities of Qari Muhammad Ashiq. His Holiness (aba) prayed that will Allah elevate his station and should Allah grant sincerity and loyalty to his progeny.
Nooruddin Al-Husni
Nooruddin Al-Husni of Syria. He had presently been residing in Saudi Arabia, the place he was jailed for his beliefs. It was whereas in jail that he just lately handed away. When the Second Caliph (ra) visited Damascus he stayed at Nooruddin Al-Husni’s uncle’s house the place he, as a baby, had the chance of reciting a portion of the Holy Qur’an within the presence of the Second Caliph (ra). He was common in preserving voluntary fasts, he beloved reciting the Holy Qur’an and was common in providing tahajjud (pre-dawn voluntary prayers). He remained steadfast in his perception, even whereas in jail. He would inform everybody in jail that the assistance of God is close to. He’s survived by his spouse who made many sacrifices whereas her husband was in jail, three sons and a daughter. He was charged resulting from propagating the message of Ahmadiyyat on social media. He endured nice hardships in jail, the place he wouldn’t be allowed to even meet his household or communicate to them on the cellphone. He would usually fall unwell resulting from his outdated age, but he was nonetheless not allowed to fulfill his household. His Holiness (aba) prayed that will Allah grant him forgiveness and mercy, elevate his station and allow his youngsters to hold on the legacy of his virtues.
Abstract ready by The Overview of Religions
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