Today 17th Ramadan ... The Battle of Badr took place on Ramadan 17, 2 AH (624 AD). For years Muslims had been persecuted in Makkah and were still pursued, harassed and attacked even when they had migrated to Madinah (Medina). After two years this conflict culminated in the Battle of Badr, named thus because of the locality where the battle took place. Badr is towards the south west of Madinah and lies between Madinah and Makkah. The Quran refers to the day of the Battle of Badr as Yawm al-Furqan, the Day of Distinction between belief and disbelief. It is also interpreted as the Day of Testing for Muslims. Against all odds, the meager Muslims defeated the strong non-Muslim force on Ramadan 17. The nascent Muslim community survived this crucial encounter and thereafter gained continuous momentum and strength.-- Surah Al Baqarah The month of Ramadan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights the new moon of the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey - then an equal number of other days. Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful.
Posted on: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 02:02:06 +0000
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