Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 577
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 577 Makkah and said, "You have neither killed Muhammad nor imprisoned the womenfolk, how can you call the battle of Uhud a victory?" 33 So the idolaters of Makkah decided to attack again. When the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa came to know this he said, "We will not give the Makkans a chance to attack Mad i nah, we will march forward and pursue the enemy. " After the temporary defeat at Uhud and martyrdom of so many Muslims, this decision was so momentous that the Companions were stunned. They might have been thinking how is it possible to fight the enemy while being debilitated by injuries and grief. At that time the Companions witnessed the extraordinary display of H u du r sa 's qualities of leadership, bravery, firm resolve and trust in God. He said, "I do not want to give a chance to the enemy to attack Mad i nah and have decided to chase them even if not a single person accompanies me. I will go forward in any case and if it entails the sacrifice of my life I would offer my life. " When the Companions saw such valour of their commander, they enthusiastically accompanied him. Some of the Companions were badly wounded and were transferred to H amr a ’ul Asad. When the non- believers heard of the Muslim advance, they retreated to Makkah.