Hi kaz1959-ga,
I think you are referring to the Battle of Badr. I have found some
links for you and your daughter. Hopefully, it will not be too late
for your daughter?s homework.
The Battle of Badr
http://www.al-islam.org/kaaba14/2.htm
"In the 2nd year of Hijra, 624 AD, 'The Battle of Badr' took place.
The Makkans marched towards Madina with 1000 soldiers. Muhammad (SA)
with his army of 313 men cam out of Madina. Badr is situated some 10
miles south of Madina and 240 miles north of Makka. The Makkans
travelled all the way to Madina to defeat Islam. The Muslims had no
choice but to defend Islam. Hamza, Ali Obaida came out of the Muslim
side in single combat with the chiefs of Makka who were all slain. The
battle ensued and at the end of the day the Makkans were defeated with
70 dead, while very few muslims were killed. Those Makkans who were
taken captive were told that if they could teach muslims to read and
write, they would live freely in the city and be provided with food
and shelter. This was a clear direction that gaining knowledge was the
first priority in Islam. "
Jehad And Civilization ? 1
http://islamreview.org/AnwarShaikh/sexviolence/chapter7.html
"To assess the significance of the Battle of Badr, one must realize
that had the Prophet lost it, the doctrine of Islam would have been
laid to rest along with the bodies of its crusaders. This little
event, in fact, proved to be a vigorous seed, whose branches spread
into both the east and west. However, the west checked its growth in
the Battle of Tours. Such a great contribution has been made by this
event to the survival and advancement of civilization that I am
tempted to continue it as part two of this article. "
Battle of Badr
http://www.witness-pioneer.org/vil/Articles/companion/10_ali_bin_talib.htm
"In its dimensions the Battle of Badr was one of the most
insignificant battles, but in its significance it proved to be one of
the most momentous battles in the history of mankind. The battle
became a turning point in the history of Islam. If the Muslims had
lost the battle, that would have been the end of Islam as the Holy
Prophet himself feared. The Muslim victory in the battle established
the truth of Islam. The battle humbled the pride of the Quraish. It
cast a pall of mourning over Makkah for almost every family among the
Quraish lost some dear one in the battle. The Quraish who had
persecuted the Muslims for over eleven years had now to lick up their
own wounds. The battle became the beginning of the end of paganism in
Arabia. The tribes who had under the influence of the Quraish refused
to listen to the message of Islam now felt the need of winning the
favor of the Muslims. With the defeat of their allies, the Jews of
Madina were forced to rethink of their relationship with the Muslims.
Because of the booty that the Muslims received at the battle, the
economic condition of the Muslims in Madina improved. The battle
adversely affected the economic conditions of the Quraish firstly
because of the loss that they suffered at the battle, and secondly
because the trade route to Syria became unsafe for them. The great
significance of the battle was that it assured the Muslims that a
great destiny awaited him. The Holy Prophet felt happy that God had
fulfilled His promise with him. The battle proved to be a landmark in
the life of Ali for thereafter he came to be acclaimed as the greatest
and the bravest warrior among the Muslims. Because of his bravery in
the Battle of Badr, Ali won from the Holy Prophet the title of
"Haider-i-Karrar" the warrior whom no body could beat. " |
