Introduction
The Ghazwa Ahzab, also known as the
Historical Background
To understand the significance of the Ghazwa Ahzab, it is
essential to delve into the historical context in which it occurred. In the 7th
century, the
Underlying Causes
The
Detailed Events
The Ghazwa Ahzab, also known as the
Inner front
Three days after digging the trench, the enemy army reached
External front: Faith versus disbelief
A few days later, five horsemen led by 'Amr ibn' Abd
al-Wadd, crossed the trench in a narrow space. Amr ibn 'Abd al-Arab challenged
Sipah-e-Islam and made fun of
A split in the parties
As the siege lasted longer, differences began to emerge among the Bani Qurayzah, Quraysh, Ghatfan, and other tribes, and change spread. Suspicion arose about each other and people began to emerge who were not in favor of continuing the war. These differences kept them busy until God's help came.
God help
One night a strong and cold wind blew up the tents of the
polytheists and extinguished their lights. Heavy dust darkened the atmosphere.
The polytheists preferred to flee and left for
Results
Six Muslims were martyred in this battle. More than eight polytheists were killed. The financial loss was severe. It was a great victory for the Muslims in which the digging of the trench came in handy. The polytheists could not cope with the effects of this war for a long time. Verses 9 to 25 were revealed in Surah Al-Ahzab about this war.
Preview
One thing that became clear from this war was that trust in the Jews was not right. The breach of covenant by the Jewish tribe of Bani Qurayzah opened the eyes of the Muslims. So the Muslims decided to teach the Bani Qurayzah a lesson and immediately after the battle of Khandaq they fought with them under the divine command which is called Ghazwa Bani Qurayzah.
Profound Consequences
The
The
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Ghazwa Ahzab, or the