The Greatest Victory of Islam on 17th Ramadhan 2 A.H.

The battle of Badr was the first of the great battles of Islam.

And indeed Allah assisted you at Badr when you were weak, so be careful (to your duty) to Allah so that you may be of the thankful ones.

When you said to the believers ‘Does it not suffice you that your Lord should assist you with three thousand angels sent down.."
{Suratul Aale Imran 3:123 & 124}

Place: Badr (80 miles from Medina)
Muslim Army: 313 men, mainly infantry with 2 horses & 70 camels
Kuffar army: 1000 men, mainly riders with 100 horses and 700 camels
Muslim martyrs: 14
Kuffar killed: 72 out of which 36 killed by Imam Ali (A.S)

Battle won by Muslims

When the Prophet heard the news that there was a trade caravan going to Syria from Makka under the leadership of Abu Sufiyan, he sent two men to gather information about it. It was discovered that it was a large caravan in which all the Makkans had shares. The Quraysh had decided to put all their savings into it and use the profits on arms, horses and other items of war to use against the Muslims.

The news was disturbing. The Prophet(SAWW) left Medina with 313 men, 2 horses and 70 camels to go to Badr which was a stopping point for the caravans.  The Quraysh had confiscated all the property of all the Muslims who had left Makka for Medina. Abu Sufyan feared an attack from the Muslims and sent a messenger to Makka telling them of his fears. On receiving the message, an army of 1000 men, 100 horses and 700 camels under the leadership of Abu Jahl left Makka to go to Badr.  Meanwhile Abu Sufyan took a different route back to Makka avoiding Badr. Once he was back in Makka he called Abu Jahl but Abu Jahl was too proud and wanted to crush the Muslims with his large army.

The two armies met at Badr on 17th Ramadhan 2 A.H.  In the beginning as per Arab custom, single combat (one to one) took place. The famous Quraysh warriors Utbah, Shayba and Walid came to challenge three ‘Ansars’ from Medina. The Quraysh refused to fight any of the ‘Ansaars’, demanding their ‘equals’ and so the Prophet(SAWW) sent Ubayda, Hamza and Imam Ali(AS). The three Kuffar were killed (Ubayda was hurt). The Quraysh got disturbed and began attacking en masse.

In the thick of the battle, the Prophet prayed to Allah.  In Surat-ul Anfal Allah gave the answer:  "When you asked for help from your Lord, He answered you. Indeed I will aid you with a thousand of the angels in rows behind rows". Suratul Anfal 8:9

The enemies got frightened and began to retreat. The skill of Imam Ali (A.S), the other Muslim soldiers and the sight of so many angels struck terror in the enemies hearts. 72 Kuffar were killed including their leader Abu Jahl. Imam Ali(AS) killed 36 of them. 14 Muslims were martyred.

70 prisoners were taken by the Muslims. The prisoners were treated with kindness and some became Muslims. In later days some of the prisoners said: "blessed be the men of Medina, they made us ride whilst they walked, they gave us wheat and bread to eat when there was little of it contenting themselves with plain dates." The rich prisoners paid ransom and were set free. Others were asked to gain their freedom by teaching 10 Muslims to read and write.

The battle of Badr strengthened the faith of the Muslims

Would you like to have:

ALL your sins forgiven.
Sawab of seven hundred thousand for going to Hajj.
Sawab of seven hundred thousand for going to Umra.
Sawab of seven hundred nights of doing ibadaat after getting up from sleep.
Sawab of having kept seven hundred fasts.
To be kept away from the calamities of this life and of the hereafter.
To always say the right religious things.
To get the status of a martyr, If  you die in the same year.
Last but not least, assurance that you will safely get into paradise after death-

Then recite this Salaat on any one day in the month of Ramadhan and the reward is that of the one above.

Namaz/Amaal for any one day in the Holy Month of Ramadhan:

Recite a 12 rakaat namaz in twos.

In each rakaat after Surae Al-hamd, recite 25 times Surae Ikhlaas.
After finishing this prayer, recite 70 times:

"SUBHANAL LAHI WAL HAMDU LILLAHI WA LA ILAHA ILLAL LAHU WALLAHU AKBER, WALA HAWLA WALA QUWWATA ILLA BILLAHIL ALIYYIL AZEEM".

Next recite 70 times:

"ASTAGHFIRUL LAHAL LADHI LA ILLAHA ILLA HUWAR RAHMANUR RAHEEMUL HAYYUL QAYYUM, WA ATUBU ILAIH".

The reward as mentioned above is given as soon as one lifts his/her head from the last sajdah.

An old man sat to do his Wudhu / Wuzu (Ablution). But his Wudhu was not correct.

Imam Hasan(as) and Imam Hussain(as) the grandsons of the Prophet Mohammad (saw), then two young boys, watched him.

They immediately realized that the old man was not doing his Wudhu correctly, but hesitated to tell him directly.

Perhaps the old man would feel humiliated by two young boys, or he might even lose interest in the act of worship.

Sitting next to him, they started to do the Wudhu and during the Wudhu, Imam Hasan (as) said: "Oh Hussain my Wudhu is correct and more perfect than yours."

In reply, Imam Hussain (as) insisted that his own Wudhu was better than Imam Hasan’s.

Finally they said: "Let us refer to this gentleman. He is older than us and should be able to decide."

The old man was listening patiently. The boys performed their Wudhu under his supervision, one after the other.

And when they had finished, he realized the Wudhu done by the boys was methodical and correct. It was his own Wudhu which was incorrect.

Turning to Imam Hasan(as) and Imam Hussain(as), he gently said:

"The Wudhu done by you is absolutely correct. I am grateful that you chose to guide me in such a beautiful manner."

Birth and Name:
Imam Hasan(as) was born on the 15th of Ramazan in the 3rd Hijrah. His name was suggested by Allah (swt) through a Vahi (revelation) to the Prophet Mohammad(saw) which suggested that since Imam Ali (as) is to the Prophet Mohammad(saw) as Hazrat Haroon(as) was to Hazrat Moosa (as), the name of his child should be on the name of the son of Hazrat Haroon(as) which was Shabbar - meaning Hasan in Arabic. This was the first time that a child was named Hasan.

Knowledge:
Imam Hasan(as), like all other Imams was granted divine knowledge by Allah(swt) and he demonstrated it right from his childhood.

Once Imam Hasan(as) was asked "What are the 10 strong things that are stronger than one another?"

Imam Hasan(as) replied:

Among the strong things is Stone;
Even stronger is the Iron which is used to break Stone;
Even stronger is the Fire which melts Iron;
Even stronger is the Water which extinguishes Fire;
Even stronger are Clouds that carry Water with them;
Even stronger is the Air which floats the Clouds with it;
Even stronger is the Angel who moves the Air;
Even stronger is the Angel of Death who will give Death to the Angel who moves the Air;
Even stronger is the Death which will come upon the Angel of Death; and
Even stronger is the order of Allah(swt) which governs the Death.

Once the ruler of Rome asked Imam Hasan(as):

"Which are the creations which were born without a mother and father or Male and Female?"

Imam Hasan(as) replied:

These are 7 creations: Hazrat Adam(as), Hazrat Hawwa(as), the lamb which was sent in place of Hazrat Ismaeel(as), the camel of Hazrat Saleh(as), the serpent of Hazrat Moosa(as), Iblees and the crow that taught the method of burial to Qabeel son of Hazrat Adam(as).