They were inconvenient for that their attitude was not...

They were inconvenient for that their attitude was not attended to and the troops did not shelter in the city in spite of the side of 'Uhud mount. Why did the Prophet (S) not let the confederate Jews help them? And so on. But, by His Mercy, the Lord protected those two groups from falling in the trap of the sin of return and escape from the battlefield and He kept them safe in His Master ship. Explanations Those who are not under the master ship of Allah are inactive.

Allah does not leave the believers to themselves. He assists them in sensitive moments. Allah is aware of our intentions and He informs His Prophet of the thoughts of people. All those who go to fight, are not the same. The only remedy of weakness is trust in Allah. This effective remedy is in the hands of the believers. Surah 'Ali-Imran, Verse 123 وَلَقَدْ نَصَرَكُمُ اللّهُ بِبَدْرٍ وَأَنتُمْ أَذِلَّةٌ فَاتَّقُواْ اللّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ 123.

"And certainly Allah did assist you at Badr when you were contemptibly scanty; so be in awe of Allah, in order that you might be thankful." These verses are the revelations which were sent down in a critical state for the strengthening on the defeated spirits of Muslims. At first, the notable triumph of Muslims in the Battle of Badr is pointed out, so that, by its remembrance, they become assured about their future.

Therefore, it says: "And certainly Allah did assist you at Badr when you were contemptibly scanty..." The numbers of your members were 313 with a little preparation, while the number of the disbelievers was more than one thousand, with many equipments. Now that the situation is like this, be in awe of Allah, and avoid repeating disobedience from the command of your leader, viz, the Prophet of Islam (S), in order to be thankful for His numerous blessings. "...

so be in awe of Allah, in order that you might be thankful." Explanations Do not forget the unseen helps, especially in the battlefield. The gratitude of the unseen helps is that you do not misuse them, be not proud of them, and be careful of your duty to Allah. Surah 'Ali-Imran, Verse 124 إِذْ تَقُولُ لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ أَلَن يَكْفِيكُمْ أَن يُمِدَّكُمْ رَبُّكُم بِثَلاَثَةِ آلاَفٍ مِّنَ الْمَلآئِكَةِ مُنزَلِينَ 124.

"When you said to the believers: 'Will it never suffice you that your Lord should reinforce you with three thousand of angels sent down?' " By the leave of Allah, angels may be at the service of the believers.

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