(Posted by: ibn_raheeq - on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 07:55 PM - 2874 Reads)
In these blessed days, the month of Ramadan, we remember the battle of Badr,
which took place in the seventeenth of Ramadan, the second year of Hijrah. The
battle plays a great role in the Islamic history as it was to determine the destiny
of worshipping Allah on earth, and it was the first of a series of battles later.
Muslims were not ready for such a war, they were only three hundreds and thirteen
fighters, armed with a few weapons, seventy camels and two horses whereas the
disbelievers were nine hundreds and fifty, armed with many weapons, seven hundreds
camels, and hundred horses. Yet, Muslims decided to go for the battle with great
persistence. One could wonder how did those Muslims were encouraged to battle
in such a critical situation and without hesitation?
It is sincere faith, relying on Allah and entrusting matters to Him. They
turned to Allah for aid, implored Him with deep trust that He would never disappoint
them. Allah who never break His promise, sent them angels to fight alongside
them and it was a great victory.
Achieving victory in war needs preparation, well training and providing weapons,
such causes of victory have to be well regarded by Muslims with complete reliance
on Allah , Lord of the Universe. Yet there are other causes that man can not
interfere in, but are only caused by the Divine Decree, like weather conditions,
rain, snow wind, and cloud; all this has great effect on the warfare Besides,
men’s hearts are in the hands of their Creator; that’s faith is an
essential key to victory, but it is controlled by Allah [swt]. Faith is the only
factor lacked by the West. Muslims have to fill their hearts with faith, turn
back to the path of Allah Almighty, and apply His law on earth.