An Outline of Early Islamic History — Page 50
50 Chapter 11 Wine Forbidden , Women Honoured It was soon after the battle that the Prophet received a revelation in favour of women. God commanded Muslims to give share to their women - folk in the property of their parents, their husbands, their brothers and sons. Women had no share in property anywhe re at the time. The same year Muslims were forbidden to drink wine. When this order was received, a man went round the city proclaiming the prohibition. Abu Talha Ansari sat drinking with a few friends. When they heard the cry of the man, they first wanted to make sure. O ne of the party said, “Break the jars first and then make sure. ” They did so at once; that wine flowed like water in the lanes of Medina. Enemy Uses Foul Methods Muslims were in great danger at this time. The outcome of the battle of Uhud had turned many more tribes against them. Most of them made ready to attack Medina. The Prophet was very watchful. He met danger half way whenever he heard a tribe was preparing to march on Medina. The tribes decided to use foul