Questions and Answers
What was the reason behind the Quraish of Makkah's opposition to the Holy Prophet (pbuh) and his followers in Madinah?
They saw the increasing strength of the Muslims as a threat to their prestige as custodians of the Ka'aba and their social and economic leadership.
What was the reason behind the Jews' opposition to the Holy Prophet (pbuh) and the Muslims in Madinah?
Although they had entered into a treaty with the Holy Prophet (pbuh), they began to intrigue and their various tribes began to break treaties with the Muslims.
What was the outcome of the battle of Badr?
The Muslims emerged victorious despite being ill-equipped with arms and fewer in number.
Study Notes
Opposition to the Holy Prophet (pbuh)
- The Quraish of Makkah opposed the Holy Prophet (pbuh) and his followers in Madinah because they feared loss of power and prestige, as well as the challenge to their traditional way of life and polytheistic beliefs.
Opposition to the Holy Prophet (pbuh) by the Jews
- The Jews of Madinah opposed the Holy Prophet (pbuh) and the Muslims because they felt threatened by the Prophet's teachings, which they saw as a rival to their own religious tradition, and because they feared losing their prominence in the city.
The Battle of Badr
- The Battle of Badr was the first major conflict between the Muslims and the Quraish of Makkah, fought in 624 CE.
- The outcome of the battle was a decisive victory for the Muslims, despite being outnumbered, with 70 Quraish killed and 70 taken prisoner.
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