logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2022
49m 9s

Battle of Khandaq: Allied Enemy Forces -...

Why Quran?
About this episode

All the Muslim's enemies band together in a final attempt to defeat them.
In the year 5 AH, the two banished Jewish tribes ally with the Meccans to mobilizing the masses for the ultimate battle against the Muslims, in what would later be known as the Battle of the Azhab, aka Battle of Khandaq.
The Quraysh had been humbled by their constant failure to wipe out the Muslims, and now that Muslims were blocking their trade routs the Quraysh were feeling the pain in their wallets. Abu Sufyan, receptive to the invitation by the Jewish tribes, rallies the Meccans and other Pagan tribes to raise the largest army the Arab peninsula had ever seen so far and they begin marching against Medina.
The Muslims in Mecca learn of this, and with Salman Al-Farsi's advice, begin digging a tranch along the city's border.
The banished Jews reach out to the one Jewish tribe still remaining in Mecca and convince them to also break their truce with the Muslims (now that a huge army is coming towards the city). The tribe openly reveals that they'll break their covenant, and the Muslims realize they have to guard against enemies both outside and inside Medina.

Lecture notes available at http://www.why-quran.org/?p=574.

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=yAlQEbGoO8U&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
Sep 2017
3-10: Mecca And Medina
Instead of bringing peace, the Umayyad victory at Karbala brings even more instability to the Empire. Now the Muslims of Mecca and Medina are more determined than ever to shake off the Umayyad yoke. In Mecca, Abdullah ibn Zubayr is quietly building his support. He refuses to open ... Show More
57m 42s
Mar 2023
Day 319 - The Byzantine Army
In this battle of Tabuk against the Roman army, many Muslims are making preparations to go to war. They are not afraid except for the hypocrites among the Muslims who are spreading bad rumours to bring them the spirit of the Muslim soldiers. Will there be victory for the Muslims ... Show More
4m 29s
Sep 2015
2-2: Apostasy And War
Reasons for rebellion  - False prophets  - Unwilling to pay Zakah  - Dislike of central authority  - Not fully invested in Islam - Abu Bakr's five step plan  1. Protect Medina and hold out until Usamah returns with army  2. When Usamah returns divide the army and send them to dif ... Show More
1h 10m
May 2024
Amr ibn al-As (ra): From Rafah to Egypt
From his moments of opposing the Prophet ﷺ in practically every battle of Islam, and his seeking to remove the one place of refuge for the Muslims in Abyssinia, Amr (ra) doesn’t just turn a corner and embrace Islam, but he spreads it to Egypt and many places of the world includin ... Show More
1h 19m
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
Jun 2024
Comment se sont passées les conquêtes islamiques ?
Mes chers camarades, bien le bonjour !Ah, qu’est-ce qu’on aimerait pouvoir résumer un empire à une seule personne ! Comme si Genghis Khan ou Alexandre le Grand avaient tout fait tout seul ! Mais non, la preuve : Jules César n’était pas un empereur romain, ce sont ses successeurs ... Show More
18m 44s
Jun 2024
English man reads the Qur'an for the FIRST time (Ft. Wilf Lovatt)
Wilf Lovatt, a British Christian, is widely known for his research on the Holy Quran. He has amassed a significant online following and is dedicated to deepening his understanding of Islam. In this episode, we discuss his journey exploring the Quran, his experiences with fasting ... Show More
58m 33s
Dec 2023
Top 3 Sahabah of the Prophet Muhammad (saww)
Who are the most beloved companions of Prophet Muhammad (saww)? Do Muslims universally hold affection for all Sahaba? Can a companion with animosity towards Imam Ali (as) be considered righteous? Join our co-hosts Ahmed & Sayed Ali as they unravel the Shia/Sunni perspectives, exp ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 2019
Muslims Under Pressure
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan sheds ample light on the positive attributes of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ even in the face of immense pressure and adversities. Muslims will always continue to be in pressure at any age and what we believe is going to be offensive to other people from other religi ... Show More
34m 27s