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What was the estimated number of non-believers participating in the Battle of the Trench?
What was the estimated number of non-believers participating in the Battle of the Trench?
- Five Thousand
- Two Thousand
- Five Hundred
- One Thousand (correct)
During the digging of the trench, roughly how many people were involved in this effort?
During the digging of the trench, roughly how many people were involved in this effort?
- Thirty
- Forty (correct)
- Fifty
- Twenty
Which companion of the Prophet is known for killing Amar Ibn Abd e Wad during the Battle of the Trench?
Which companion of the Prophet is known for killing Amar Ibn Abd e Wad during the Battle of the Trench?
- Hazrat Usman (R.A)
- Hazrat Umar (R.A)
- Hazrat Bilal (R.A)
- Hazrat Ali (R.A) (correct)
Which companion did the Holy Prophet send to spy on the army of the polytheists?
Which companion did the Holy Prophet send to spy on the army of the polytheists?
Which Sahabia is known for killing the spying Jew during the Battle of the Trench?
Which Sahabia is known for killing the spying Jew during the Battle of the Trench?
Which tribes' misdeeds led to their exile and subsequently fueled anger among the hypocrites of Madinah, contributing to the events of the Battle of the Trench?
Which tribes' misdeeds led to their exile and subsequently fueled anger among the hypocrites of Madinah, contributing to the events of the Battle of the Trench?
What natural phenomenon occurred during the Battle of the Trench that scattered the polytheists' army and instilled fear in their hearts?
What natural phenomenon occurred during the Battle of the Trench that scattered the polytheists' army and instilled fear in their hearts?
What was the significance of the kid goat curry and barley breads prepared by Hazrat Jabir during the Battle of the Trench?
What was the significance of the kid goat curry and barley breads prepared by Hazrat Jabir during the Battle of the Trench?
What did the Messenger of Allah predict upon striking a hard rock with a hoe while digging the trench?
What did the Messenger of Allah predict upon striking a hard rock with a hoe while digging the trench?
What was one of the positive effects after the defeat of the polytheists?
What was one of the positive effects after the defeat of the polytheists?
Flashcards
Battle of the Trench: Non-believer participants
Battle of the Trench: Non-believer participants
One thousand non-believers participated in the Battle of the Trench.
Digging the Trench: Participants
Digging the Trench: Participants
Forty people were involved in digging the trench.
Killer of Amar Ibn Abd e Wad
Killer of Amar Ibn Abd e Wad
Hazrat Ali (R.A) killed Amar bin Abd e Wad.
Spy on polytheists army
Spy on polytheists army
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Killer of the spying Jew
Killer of the spying Jew
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Cause of war against Muslims
Cause of war against Muslims
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Effect of retreat of polytheists: Muslim's belief
Effect of retreat of polytheists: Muslim's belief
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Effect of retreat of polytheists: Safety of Madina
Effect of retreat of polytheists: Safety of Madina
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Effect of retreat of polytheists: Spread of Islam
Effect of retreat of polytheists: Spread of Islam
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Lessons from Ghazwa Khandaq
Lessons from Ghazwa Khandaq
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Study Notes
Battle of Trench: Key Facts and Events
- One thousand non-believers participated in the Battle of Trench.
- Forty people participated in digging the trench.
- Hazrat Ali (R.A.) killed Amar bin Abd e Wad.
- Hazrat Huzaifa (R.A.) was sent by the Holy Prophet to spy on the army of polytheists.
- Hazrat Safia (R.A.) killed the spying Jew.
Role of Jews
- The misdeeds of Banu Qinqa'a and Banu Nazir led to their exile to Khyber, angering the hypocrites of Madinah and the exiled tribes.
- These tribes waged war against the Muslims, inviting the polytheists of Makkah to attack.
- Banu Ghatfan and other Arab tribes were prepared, resulting in a ten thousand strong army consisting of Quraish and other tribes.
- The Muslims were worried about potential actions by the Jews of Banu Qurayzah.
Divine Help in Ghazwa Trench
- A strong wind and storm scattered the army of polytheists, uprooting their tents.
- Allah sent an army of angels, causing fear in the hearts of the non-believers.
Miracles of the Prophet
- A kid goat curry and a few barley breads prepared by Hazrat Jabir were sufficient for all the trench diggers.
- While digging, when a hard rock appeared, the Messenger of Allah hit it with a hoe, predicting the victory of Syria on the second strike, the victory of the Persian empire on the third strike, and the victory of Yemen.
Effects of the Retreat of the Polytheists
- The battle was decisive as all non-muslims fought together.
- Muslims were convinced that no power could defeat them.
- Madina was protected from all kinds of danger.
- There was an opportunity to spread Islam, leading to many conversions.
- Madina was clear of Jews.
- After the acceptance of Islam by the chief of Yamama, the economic condition of the Muslims improved.
Lessons from Ghazwa Khandaq
- Emphasizes the importance of trusting in Allah in practical life, adopting modern strategies for self-defense and protection, and hoping for His grace.
- One can achieve success in difficulties by adopting the Prophet's principles and the practical example of conducting affairs with wisdom.
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