Message of Peace - Justice P K Shamsuddin
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Al Ghyadhu congratulated Hamza on his achievement at the battle field. He replied
that he has not fought for the state; he wanted only to prevent the enemy from
invading into their territory and violating their household and property. He
fought only in order to protect himself and Islam. The other group was the true
believers; their number was not over 700 and they had to face the Meccan army
of 3000. Their courage as narrated by Hamza and Abu Dujnah reveals the power of
moral of the Muslim army which was a power before which the Meccan soldiers
reeled like worms, despite all the courage and heroism for which they were famous
throughout Arabia. Their Flag was carried so proudly that none would hesitate
to raise it. As soon as one carrier fell, another soldier would raise it. When
Ali Ibn Abu Thalib killed the flag carrier, it was immediately raised by a man Abu
Had Ibn Thelha. He shouted at the Muslims, “If that your martyrs are in paradise
and ours in hell, by God you lie. If any one of you truly believes such a
story, let him come forward and fight with me.” He challenged attacking Ali Ibn
Abithalu, who killed him on the spot. The last to carry the Meccan Flag was Svad,
the Abyssinian slave of Benu Abdul, whose right hand carrying the flag was struck
by Uzman. He then held the flag with his left arm; Usman again struck him with
his sword that he lost both the arms. He said, “Oh Benu Abdul, Have I not done
my duty?” Uzman further killed him too. When all the carriers of the Meccan
Flag were decimated, the Meccans realized their defeat and began to run for
their lives. The women were now exposed and the statue which they had brought
with them had fallen at the ground and broken. The victory the Muslims achieved
on that moment was miraculous.
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