Ghazwa-e-Ohad

[Ibn_Sadique]

Re: Ghazwa-e-Ohad

@aqeel123

I totally agree with the highlighted part… I knew people will be offended and some unrelated posts will be there but i chose to ignore them
I am 26 and i have heard about ohad often; mostly from shia fellows. A fact about this battle is that some sahaba escaped and were forgiven other fought bravely and didn’t leave Prophet s.a.w alone in battle field.
Before opening this thread I might have header about this battle 100 times in my life time but because of sunni/shia issues i dont remember hearing a single name beside umar bin khatab running away from ohad. On the other hand i cud only recall few names (Imam Ali a.s, hazrat Abu Dajjana r.a and Hazrat Hamza a.s who was Martyred) that stayed with Prophet s.a.w and fought. Out of 700 people i didnt know about 7 people who stayed or ran away so i asked for more.

Salaam Aqeel Thanks for the feedback – We are lucky in this day and age that we have the Internet. You must read as much from all versions of history so that you can get as much information as possible. Do not rely one source.

You must understand the dynamics of the Battle of Uhud.

1. Muslims routed the Makkans and the Makkans turned their heels and were on the run.

2. Muslims prematurely started celebrating the victory and let their guard down.

3. Some of the archers abandoned their strategic positions on the hillock against the express wishes of the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him)

4. Cavalry attack by Khalid bin Al Waleed scattered the Muslim army formation and Muslims were divided into 3 groups.

a) Those who were near the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) joined him

Following is the names of those were the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) And I have got it from a reputable Shia site.

http://www.al-islam.org/history/history/ohod.html

Note Hz. Abu Bakr (ra) is among them

Who remained with the Prophet (s)?

The companions fled away, concerned only with their own safety. History recorded seven exceptional Meccans (Ali, Abu Bakr, Abdul-Rahman Ibn Ouf, Saad Ibn Abu Waqass, Talhah Ibn Obeidah, Al-Zubeir Ibn Al-Awam, Abu Obeidah Ibn Al-Jarrah); And Seven exceptional Medi- nites (Al-Hubab Ibn Al-Munthir, Abu Dujanah, Sahl Ibn Huneif, Assim Ibn Thabit, Saad Ibn Mu ath, As-ad Ibn Hudheir or Saad lbn Abadah and Mohammad Ibn Musli- mah).

b) Those who fled from the Hz. Khalid bin Al Waleed’s and were pushed far away from Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) and were disheartened when heard the rumours of Prophet (saw) ’s death and later found their way back to him. Hz. Umar bin Al Khattab (ra) was from this group. In one of my previous posts I have quoted from Net about Hz. Umar (ra) answering back Abu Sufyan on Prophet (saw) ’s behest.

c) This group were completely cut out from main body of Muslims and only refuge for them was fleeing to Madinah – Hz. Uthman bin Affan (ra) was from this group.

@aqeel123

On the other hand i had a argument with a sunni friend about Khalid bin Waleed. He claimed that Khalid bin waleed didnt lose any war in his life time. Even the one he fought against Muslims.

Technically this is true – Hz. Khalid bin Al Waleed (ra) was exceptionally talented Military genius.
Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) honoured by the following title Sayf-Allah al-Maslul (the Drawn Sword of Allah)

@aqeel123

When i posted this thread i was originally here to ask about itekaaf and when i saw the thread related to Badr i thought of asking about ohad as well.

I hope that you find the following links useful.

**List of Shuhadah of Badr (Martyrs Of The Battle of Badr)

http://iqra.net/articles/muslims/badr.php
**
ASMÂ AHL BADR MUSLIM WARRIORS OF THE BATTLE OF BADR RADY ALLÂHU 'ANHU

Muslim Warriors of the Battle of Badr

MUSLIM MARTYRS OF THE BATTLE OF UHUD ASMĀ’ SHUHADĀ’ UHUD Rady Allāhu ‘Anhum

http://iqra.net/articles/muslims/uhud.php

I am sure you will find the following interesting.

The Battle of Uhud: Victory - Not Defeat

http://www.huda.tv/articles/prophet-muhammad/361-the-battle-of-uhud-victory-not-defeat