Suratul-‘Ahzaab - Preface - Quran Chapter 33: Intro (Pt-21, Stg-5) (L-2571) درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 33: Intro (Pt-21, Stg-5) (L-2571) درس قرآن

Suratul-‘Ahzaab - Preface

Chapter “’Al-‘Ahzaab” - (The Clans) - 33

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.

 (I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)

In accordance with the arranged order, this is 33^rd Chapter of Holy Qur’an, which was revealed in Madinah during 5^th to 7^th year of Hijrah. The name of this Chapter is Suratul-‘Ahzaab, which contains nine Sections. The events of that Battle has been discussed in this Chapter which is called “The Battle of The Clans”. It is named “The Battle of Ditch” also because the Infidels assembled and attacked on Madinah collectively. Messenger of Allaah Almighty (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) commanded to dig a trench for safety on that side of Madinah, from which there was fear of attack by the Infidels of Makkah. It happened that a Jewish tribe of Madinah, named Banu Naziir was banished from Madinah because they opposed the Treaty. At first, some people of them went to Idolaters of Makkah, met with the Chieftains of Nomad Tribe of Ghatfaan (a great Bedouin Tribe of Makkah) and excited them that they all should attack on Madinah collectively. They said also: We shall help you. Consequently, entire Tribes of Qureysh and Ghatfaan attacked on Madinah collectively. Those were nearly twelve thousand men who assaulted with the intention to destroy Madinah.

On advice of Salman Persian (May Allaah be pleased with him), the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) dug a Ditch along with his Companions (May Allaah be pleased with them) around Madinah, came out from the Township and an Army of three thousand Muslims was gathered at a bank of the Ditch. At other bank of the Ditch, the Infidels halted and between the both Armies, there was the Ditch. The Infidels shooted arrows for one month continually on the Muslims. The Muslims were afraid that they would attack at any time suddenly.

On other side, another Tribe of Jews, named Banu Qurayzah broke their Treaty with Muslims and joined the Infidels, who could attack on Madinah from behind, but they were waiting that when they would observe signs of Infidels’ victory, then they also would attack from other side. Then the Muslims had to toil double for safety of their houses too.

Apparently that was very tough time on the Muslims, but Allaah Almighty helped them. A severe and cool wind came from the Sea side and it became difficult for the Infidels to stay. At first, the people of Qureysh were confused and turned away on advice of Abu Sufiyan, then the people of Ghatfaan followed them and the Muslims felt themselves easy. After being contented from this perplexity, the Muslims besieged the Tribe of Banu Qurayzah immediately. After twenty five days, they admitted their defeat. The Chieftain of the Tribe of Banu Aws, named Sa’d son of Ma’aaz (May Allaah be pleased with him) was appointed to decide that how should be behaved with Banu Qurayzah.

He (May Allaah be pleased with him) judged: Men of Banu Qurayzah should be slain, their women and children should be made prisoners, their wealth and goods should be distributed among the Muslims.

Moreover, there are Commandments in the Chapter about adopted children, care for Muslim women when they go out of their homes, veil and other precious advices.

Transliterated Holy Qur’aan in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazaar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’aan published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to English by Muhammad Sharif). https://youtu.be/YrhMPapIVjU