An Outline of Early Islamic History — Page 39
39 “No, let them have access to the water. ” The Quresh sent out one Umar bin Wahab to do scout duty. He went round the Muslims on horse back. He returned to the Quresh in a state of panic. He said, “O Quresh I did not see men on the mounts, I saw death riding on the backs of camels. ” So did the Muslims appear to him. The first of the enemy force to seek battle were Utba, Shaiba and Walid. The Prophet ordered Hamza, Ali and Ubaidah to meet them. Hamza and Ali killed all three. Ubaida was fatally wounded. Then the Quresh made a general attack. The Prophet, who watched fr om his tent, prayed thus: “O Lord, make good Thy promise. If today this party of Muslims is wiped out, there will be none left to worship Thee. ” Abu Jahl was also praying. His prayer was: “O God, if we are in the wrong then stone us from above or punish us otherwise. ” First Victory of Islam Both were heard. The Muslims won, the Quresh lost the battle. Muslims fought with great courage. Two Ansar youth rushed to the spot where Abu Jahl had taken his position. In an instant they cut him down. The Prophet then ordered a general