A New Attitude to Prophet’s Battles Case study: Badr Expedition

Subject Areas : The Journal of Islamic History and Civilisation

صابر اداک ¹ (ندارد)

Received: 2008-11-25 Accepted : 2008-12-24 Published : 2009-02-19

Keywords: Prophet of Islam, Badr expedition, bellicosity, violence,

Abstract :

Developing Islamic propagation, Prophet’s hegira from Mecca toMedina caused more corruption in Muslims’ relations withopponents, and tens of minor and major battles between them. Thefirst major battle which was followed by a series of next battles, wasBadr expedition. Since this battle commenced with Muslims’intention to attack on ķuraysh trade caravan, Prophet is accused ofstarting battles and using offensive politics against his enemies.Examining backgrounds of happening of Badr expedition, this articleis to prove or disprove this accusation