Introduction to the Study of The Holy Quran — Page vii
CONTENTS f Battle of Uhud 140 Victory Converted Into Defeat 141 Rumour of Prophet’s Death Reaches Medina 145 Encounter with Banu Mustaliq 151 Battle of the Ditch 153 Fight against Heavy Odds 154 Treachery of Banu Qurayzah 156 The Confederates Disperse 161 Banu Qurayzah Punished 162 Sa‘d’s Award in Harmony with the Bible 164 Did The Prophet Seek To Continue Warfare? 166 Teachings of Judaism and Christianity about War 168 The Quran on War and Peace 169 The Prophet’s Precepts about War 174 Sporadic Attacks by Disbelievers 176 The Prophet Leaves for Mecca with 1500 Companions 177 Treaty of Hudaybiyyah 179 Prophet’s Letters to Various Kings 181 Letter to the King of Iran 185 Letter to the Negus 186 Letter to the Ruler of Egypt 187 Letter to the Chief of Bahrain 189 Fall of Khaybar 190 The Prophet’s Vision Fulfilled 192 Battle of Mu’tah 194 The Prophet Marches on Mecca with Ten Thousand Followers 197 Fall of Mecca 198 The Prophet Enters Mecca 200 Ka‘bah Cleared of Idols 204 The Prophet Forgives His Enemies 205 ‘Ikrimah Becomes Muslim 206 Battle of Hunain 208 "The Prophet of God Calls You" 209 A Sworn Enemy Becomes A Devoted Follower 211 The Prophet Distributes Booty 212