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The Muslims had never been stronger. Days after they took over Makkah 12,000 warriors marched together. The largest army in the history of the Arabian Peninsula. Some Muslims were very happy to see many people fighting for their cause.. Allah had a lesson to teach the Muslims.
The Battle of Hunayn by Manarah Publishing. Part of the Battles of the Prophet Muhammad Series. Tells an important story in Islamic history: the moment when being too confident became a test running away became a big problem and the Prophet Muhammads faith changed the outcome of the battle.
When the tribes of Hawazin and Thaqif got together to fight against the growing strength of Islam they chose a place to attack. They hid in the valley of Hunayn ready to strike without warning. When they attacked many Muslims were scared. Ran away. The valley that had 12,000 Muslims became a place of confusion and people running away.
The Prophet Muhammad stood firm. He rode his mule forward. Called out to his Companions. He was brave and had faith in Allah. Slowly one by one the Companions came back. They got their lines together. And with patience working together and Allahs help the Muslims won the battle. The Battle of Hunayn teaches the Muslims that
* The Muslims only win because of Allah. Not because they have a lot of people are strong or confident
* Being too proud is bad and being humble is good
* The Prophet Muhammad was very brave in a difficult moment
* If the Muslims are patient work together. Trust Allah they can win even if they are losing
The story of The Battle of Hunayn was written by scholars from Al-Azhar University and Cairo University. The Battle of Hunayn is a story it is exciting to read and it is good for the spirit. This makes it a great story about the Prophet Muhammad, for young Muslims to read.
