logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2022
46m 25s

Prisoners of War

Why Quran?
About this episode

The immediate aftermath of the Battle of Badr, including:
- How the prisoners of war were treated after the battle
- Revelation of Surat al-Anfal, which included verses on warfare
- How the spoils were divided

Lecture notes available at http://www.why-quran.org/?p=466.

Subscribe at http://www.why-quran.org/subscribe to watch the lectures live and participate in the Q&A at the end of each class.

Video recording of this lecture + Q&A available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKnJFE1IBM4&list=PLpkB0iwLgfTat-Pgh4W3WFmupPamiC9UT.

Up next
Dec 2024
Death of the Prophet
This lecture covers various events that occurred on the day of the prophet's passing and the day after, up until his burial. This lecture includes: - The Prophet consoling Fatima by telling her she would be the first of his family to join him in paradise. - Ali ibn Abi Talib ... Show More
44m 28s
Dec 2024
Was Prophet Muhammad Poisoned?
Everyone knows the prophet died of illness, and many say it was due to poison. Some say it was poison he consumed during te Battle of Khaybar three years earlier, but there are some serious doubts about that theory. Another theory suggests Aisha may have poisoned him. This lectur ... Show More
54m 4s
Dec 2024
Prophet Offering Retribution
In his last days, knowing death was imminent, Prophet Muhammad called his uncle Abbas and Imam Ali. He asked his uncle to carry out his will and settle his affairs after the prophet's death. When the uncle demured, the prophet asked Imam Ali, who accepted. The Prophet also g ... Show More
43m 53s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2022
A Concise Guide to the Quran
How do non-radical Muslims explain the many verses in the Quran that urge violence and killing of non-believers or “infidels”—like Christians? How can we have a conversation about the Quran with our Muslim friend without it becoming confrontational? This week on The Land and the ... Show More
47 m
Jul 2013
Being Human According to the Qur'an
Todd Lawson is Associate Professor of Islamic Thought at the University of Toronto. He teaches courses on the Qur'an, Sufism, Shi'i Islam and related topics. His most recent book is Gnostic Apocalypse and Islam. He is now writing a book on the Qur'an as sacred epic. 
30m 30s
Jul 2023
The Firebrand from Damascus (Part 1)
Ibn Taymiyyah is known as the “Sheikh of Islam” to his admirers, and to his detractors, one of the most significant antecedents of modern Salafi Jihadism. Simultaneously a genius scholar, brutal warrior and unflinching polemicist, he is one of the most important pioneers of a mil ... Show More
52m 46s
Jan 2024
Ch 39. Surah Az-Zumar (The Throngs)
In this lecture Sayed Jawad gives a brief introductory tafsir of the thirty-ninth chapter Surah az-Zumar (Sheba). The most important verses, stories and lessons are derived from this chapter. You will be given an overall perspective of this chapter. After this lecture you will ha ... Show More
27m 9s
Nov 2023
Historical Legends Vol. II
Today’s podcast is a very special episode in honor of Veterans Day. It features 2 stories about war time legends. The audio for both of these stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel and has been remastered for today's episode.Story names, previews & links to origina ... Show More
35m 21s
Feb 2024
Persia Reborn: Rise of the Sasanians
The Sasanians are renowned as one of Rome's most feared enemies. Founded in third century Persia by an Iranian noble called Ardashir, their dynasty oversaw the growth of a mighty empire that brought down the Parthians and survived into the early Middle Ages. But how did one famil ... Show More
50m 37s