section 13

the battle of 'uh¤ud

the readiness of some and the cowardice of others ö
the muslims should trust only in allah ö the
divine assistance at badr - the assistance
through angels ö allah's pardon.

121. " and (remember) when you did set forth from your housefolk at
daybreak to lodge the believers in encampments for the battle (of 'uh¤ud),
and allah is all-hearing, all-knowing."

commentary:
from this verse on, the revelations are about an expansive important
islamic happening known as the battle of 'uh¤ud.

at the beginning, the verse has referred to the prophet (p.b.u.h.) and
that he came out of medina to lodge the forces at the side of 'uh¤ud
mount. it says:

" and (remember) when you did set forth from your housefolk at
daybreak to lodge the believers in encampments for the battle (of 'uh¤ud),
and allah is all-hearing, all-knowing."

explanations:
1. the prophet himself (p.b.u.h.) posted the believers at their stations
for battle. thus, it shows that not every ordinary person can decide on the
site of the battle and defensive regions.

"... to lodge the believers in encampments for the battle (of 'uhud), ..."

2. technical, geographical, and natural plannings of military
operations should be performed before initiating the concerning program
and in a quiet and calm circumstance.

"... when you did set forth from your housefolk at daybreak ..."

3. early morning is the best time for estimating the necessary battle
conditions.

4. at the threshold of fighting, we must detach our hearts from our
own housefolk.