Aal-i-Imraan (The Family of Imraan)

The Battle of 'Uhud, The readiness of some and cowardice of others - The Muslims should only trust in Allah - The divine assistance at Badr - The assistance through angels - Allah's pardon.

121. "And (remember) when you set forth from your house folk at daybreak to lodge the believers in encampments for the battle (of 'Uhud), and Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing."

From this verse on, the revelations are about an expansive important Islamic happening known as the Battle of 'Uhud. At the beginning, the verse has referred to the Prophet (S) and that he came out of Medina to lodge the forces at the side of 'Uhud mount. It says:

"And (remember) when you set forth from your house folk at daybreak to lodge the believers in encampments for the battle (of 'Uhud), and Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing."

Explanations

1. The Prophet himself (S) posted the believers at their stations for battle. Thus, it shows that not every ordinary person can decide on the site of the battle and defensive regions.

"... to lodge the believers in encampments for the battle (of 'Uhud) ..."

2. Technical, geographical, and natural planning of military operations should be performed before initiating the concerning program and in a quiet and calm circumstance.

"... when you set forth from your house folk at daybreak ..."

3. Early morning is the best time for estimating the necessary battle conditions.

4. At the threshold of fighting, we must detach our hearts from our own house folk.