Ahmadiyyat Is Not a New Religion — Page 33
33 disciples abandoned him, with one even cursing and disavowing him. In contrast, the companions of the Holy Prophet s as stood steadfastly by his side through every trial, shedding their blood for his cause. Before the Battle of Badr, the Messenger of Allah s as convened the Muhajireen 4 and the Ansar 5 to seek counsel on the upcoming battle. This consultation stemmed from an agreement made with the Ansar upon the Prophet’s s as migration to Madinah. According to this pact, the Ansar would assist Muslims only if an enemy attacked within Madinah; they were not obliged to help in battles elsewhere. As the Battle of Badr was to be fought outside Madinah, the Prophet s as sought to understand the Ansar ’s stance. To gauge their intentions, he invited the assembly to offer their advice. One by one, the Muhajireen expressed their unwavering readiness to join the Prophet s as in battle. As each Muhajir resumed their seats, the Prophet s as persisted in seeking advice. The Ansar , however, remained silent, cautious that expressing their desire for battle might be misconstrued by the Muhajireen as a desire to harm their relatives [Makkans]. Yet, as the Holy Prophet s as continued to seek input, one 4 Muslims in Madinah who emigrated from Makkah [Publishers] 5 Muslims who were natives of Madinah [Publishers]