QuizTime(101): What was the New defence tactic did the Muslim used during the Battle of Al-Ahzaab ?

 

QuizTime(101): What was the New defence tactic did the Muslim used during the Battle of Al-Ahzaab ?

 

Ans:  “Trench”

 

Salmaan Al-Faarisi, may Allah be pleased with him, suggested digging a huge trench to help resist the attack of the confederates. This suggestion appealed to the Prophet (pbuh). According to Al-Waaqidi (r.a) he said, “O Messenger of Allah, when we were in Persia and we feared an attack of the horsemen [of enemies], we would entrench ourselves. So, would that you, O Messenger of Allah, entrench [Madeenah]!” Salmaan’s, opinion also appealed to the Muslims.

When it was decided, after consultations, that a trench should be dug, the Prophet (pbuh) went with some of his Companions to determine the place where it should be dug. He chose a place that was suitable for protecting the Muslim army. According to Al-Waaqidi (r.a) once again, the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) rode a horse and went with a group of his Companions from among the Muhaajiroon and the Ansaar in search of a suitable place to encamp, and the place that seemed most appealing to him was to have the mountain of Sal‘ behind him and dig a trench from Mathaad through Thubaab to Raatij. In this way, the Prophet (pbuh) made use of the cover ensured by the mountain of Sal‘ to safeguard the backs of the Companions.

The trench plan of the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) was highly developed for it showed how he depended upon these new techniques of war. The technique of digging trenches was completely new and strange to the Arabs in their wars. Thus, the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) was the first to use this technique in the history of the Arabs and Muslims. It surprised the enemies of Islam and foiled their plan. One of the important factors that helped was the high degree of secrecy and the great swiftness in achieving the plan. This new method of fighting was efficient in weakening the spirits of the confederates and dispersing their forces.

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Link:  https://www.islamweb.net/en/article/157960/a-background-to-the-battle-of-al-ahzaab-the-confederates-i

Link : https://www.islamweb.com/en/article/157961/a-background-to-the-battle-of-al-ahzaab-the-confederates-ii

 

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By Mohammed Asif Ali. #MohammedAsifAli

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