Battle of Uhud

Remember when you set out early from your home to position the believers for battle.

3:121And when thou settedst forth at daybreak from thy housefolk to assign to the believers their positions for the battle, Allah was Hearer, Knower.

Two groups among you nearly faltered, but Allah upheld them. In Him, the believers should place their trust.

3:122When two parties of you almost fell away, and Allah was their Protecting Friend. In Allah let believers put their trust.

When disaster struck you, though you had inflicted twice as much upon your enemy, you asked, ‘How did this happen?’ Say, ‘It is from yourselves.’

3:165And was it so, when a disaster smote you, though ye had smitten (them with a disaster) twice (as great), that ye said: How is this? Say (unto them, O Muhammad): It is from yourselves. Lo! Allah is Able to do all things.

Allah granted you victory at Badr when you were few.

3:123Allah had already given you the victory at Badr, when ye were contemptible. So observe your duty to Allah in order that ye may be thankful.

There was a sign for you in the two armies that met, one fighting in Allah’s cause, the other in disbelief. They saw their opponents as twice their number. But Allah strengthens whomever He wills. Surely, in this is a lesson for those with insight.

3:13There was a token for you in two hosts which met: one army fighting in the way of Allah, and another disbelieving, whom they saw as twice their number, clearly, with their very eyes. Thus Allah strengtheneth with His succour whom He will. Lo! herein verily is a lesson for those who have eyes.

When you pleaded with your Lord for help, He responded, “I will reinforce you with a thousand angels in succession.”

8:9When ye sought help of your Lord and He answered you (saying): I will help you with a thousand of the angels, rank on rank.

Allah made this a message of hope to reassure your hearts. Victory comes only from Allah.

8:10Allah appointed it only as good tidings, and that your hearts thereby might be at rest. Victory cometh only by the help of Allah. Lo! Allah is Mighty, Wise.

Your Lord inspired the angels: “I am with you, so strengthen the believers. I will cast terror into the hearts of the disbelievers, strike them above the necks and sever their fingertips.”

8:12When thy Lord inspired the angels, (saying): I am with you. So make those who believe stand firm. I will throw fear into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Then smite the necks and smite of them each finger.

This is because they opposed Allah and His Messenger. Whoever opposes Allah and His Messenger, Allah is severe in punishment.

8:13That is because they opposed Allah and His messenger. Whoso opposeth Allah and His messenger, (for him) lo! Allah is severe in punishment.

“This is your fate, so taste it.”

8:14That (is the award), so taste it, and (know) that for disbelievers is the torment of the Fire.

When you said to the believers, ‘Is it not enough that your Lord supports you with three thousand angels sent down?’

3:124When thou didst say unto the believers: Is it not sufficient for you that your Lord should support you with three thousand angels sent down (to your help)?

Indeed, if you remain steadfast and mindful of Allah, and the enemy attacks suddenly, your Lord will reinforce you with five thousand angels, clearly marked.

3:125Nay, but if ye persevere, and keep from evil, and (the enemy) attack you suddenly, your Lord will help you with five thousand angels sweeping on.

Allah made this only as good news for you, so your hearts may be reassured. Victory comes only from Allah.

3:126Allah ordained this only as a message of good cheer for you, and that thereby your hearts might be at rest - Victory cometh only from Allah, the Mighty, the Wise -

He may cut off a portion of the disbelievers or humble them so they retreat in defeat.

3:127That He may cut off a part of those who disbelieve, or overwhelm them so that they retire, frustrated.

Allah will not leave the believers as they are without distinguishing the wicked from the righteous. Nor will He reveal the unseen to you, but He chooses messengers for this knowledge as He wills. So, believe in Allah and His messengers, if you do, and remain mindful, you will receive a great reward.

3:179It is not (the purpose) of Allah to leave you in your present state till He shall separate the wicked from the good. And it is not (the purpose of) Allah to let you know the Unseen. But Allah chooseth of His messengers whom He will, (to receive knowledge thereof). So believe in Allah and His messengers. If ye believe and ward off (evil), yours will be a vast reward.