Message of Peace - Justice P K Shamsuddin
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archers were commanded by Mohammed not to leave the mountain side under any
circumstances. He warned it from the heights even while seeing the Meccan army
running away from the battle field and the Muslims were pursuing them
collecting the booty. But the archers on the mountain side argued with one
another, that no purpose will be served in keeping their position as the enemy
has been defeated and were running for their life. Then a wiser voice reminded
of the command of Mohammed not to leave their position even for rescuing the
Muslim army. Mohammed had intended for them to remain in their positions that
long and certainly after the defeat of their enemy. Abdulla Ibn Subair advised
them not to violate Mohammed’s command. However, the majority did not heed to
his advice and they left the place a hurry to collect the booty. Seeing this, Khalid
Ibn Walid informed the Meccans about the golden opportunity to attack the Muslims
from the side of the mountain where the archers were positioned. The Muslims
were not aware of what was happening and were preoccupied in collecting the
booty. After occupying the mountain side, Khalid Ibn Walid signaled to Meccans
to attack again the Muslims from the rear. The defeated Meccans rallied to his
call and resumed the fighting and started to attack the Muslims. This surprise
attack was totally unexpected. The Muslims dropped the booty and tried to
defend themselves. Their ranks were disorderly and the Meccans could create
havoc. In the Muslim ranks, each one fought to save his own life except such
men like Ali Ibn Abu Talib. Finally, somebody raised the cry that Mohammed was
killed.
When
the Meccans heard the story of the death of Mohammed, their archers fell upon
the Muslim ranks with renewed vigor. Anyway, one of them tried to hit Mohammed for
the honour of having brought an end to the war. At this moment of crisis, a very
bold and courageous Muslim woman acted as the body guard of the prophet and
stood firm by the side of Mohammed. A few other Muslims who stood close to
Mohammed formed a close circle around him. However, a stone, thrown by Uthah
Ibn Abu Waqqah, hit Mohammed and caused him down to the ground. He attempted to
stand up behind a shield of his companions but he fell again. Ali Ibn Abu Thalib
ran to Mohammed and with the help of a companion lifted Mohammed. At this,
other companions also retreated to the mountain side of Mohammed.
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