Bukhari:V4B52N220 “Allah’s Apostle said, ‘I have been made victorious with terror.’
Qur’an 8:12 “I shall terrorize the infidels. So wound their bodies and incapacitate them
because they oppose Allah and His Apostle.”
Qur’an 8:57 “If you gain mastery over them in battle, inflict such a defeat as would terrorize
them, so that they would learn a lesson and be warned.”
Ishaq:326 “If you come upon them, deal so forcibly as to terrify those who would follow, that
they may be warned. Make a severe example of them by terrorizing Allah’s enemies.”
Qur’an 8:67 “It is not fitting for any prophet to have prisoners until he has made a great
slaughter in the land.”
Ishaq:588 “When the Apostle descends on your land none of your people will be left when he
leaves.” Tabari IX:42 “We have been dealt a situation from which there is no escape. You have seen
what Muhammad has done. Arabs have submitted to him and we do not have the strength
to fight. You know that no herd is safe from him. And no one even dares go outside for fear
of being terrorized.”
Ishaq:326 “Allah said, ‘No Prophet before Muhammad took booty from his enemy nor prisoners
for ransom.’ Muhammad said, ‘I was made victorious with terror. The earth was
made a place for me to clean.’”
Ishaq:327 “Allah said, ‘A prophet must slaughter before collecting captives. A slaughtered
enemy is driven from the land. Muhammad, you craved the desires of this world, its goods
and the ransom captives would bring. But Allah desires killing them to manifest the religion.’”
Qur’an 7:3 “Little do you remember My warning. How many towns have We destroyed as a
raid by night? Our punishment took them suddenly while they slept for their afternoon rest.
Our terror came to them; Our punishment overtook them.”
Ishaq:510 “When the Apostle looked down on Khaybar he told his Companions, ‘O Allah, Lord
of the Devils and what into error they throw, and Lord of the winds and what they winnow,
we ask Thee for the booty of this town and its people. Forward in the name of Allah.’ He
used to say this of every town he raided.”
Bukhari:V5B59N512 “The Prophet offered the Fajr Prayer [Prayer of Fear] near Khaybar when it
was still dark. He said, ‘Allahu-Akbar!’ [Allah is Greatest] Khaybar is destroyed, for whenever
we approach a hostile nation to fight, then evil will be the morning for those who have
been warned.’ Then the inhabitants came out running on their roads. The Prophet had their
men killed; their children and woman were taken as captives.”
Bukhari:V9B87N127 “The Prophet said, ‘I have been given the keys of eloquent speech and given
victory with terror.’”
Ishaq:517 “Khaybar was stormed by the Apostle’s squadron, fully armed, powerful and strong.
It brought certain humiliation with Muslim men in its midst. We attacked and they met their
doom. Muhammad conquered the Jews in fighting that day as they opened their eyes to
our dust.”
Tabari VIII:116/Ishaq:511 “So Muhammad began seizing their herds and their property bit by
bit. He conquered home by home.”
Bukhari:V5B59N512 “The Prophet had their men killed, their children and woman taken captive.”
Tabari VIII:129 “After the Messenger had finished with the Khaybar Jews, Allah cast terror into
the hearts of the Jews in Fadak.”
Tabari VIII:138 “Muhammad carried arms, helmets, and spears. He led a hundred horses,
appointing Bahir to be in charge of the weapons and Maslamah to be in charge of the
horses. When the Quraysh received word of this, it frightened them.”
Qur’an 33:26 “Allah made the Jews leave their homes by terrorizing them so that you killed
some and made many captive. And He made you inherit their lands, their homes, and their
wealth. He gave you a country you had not traversed before.”
Qur’an 59:2 “It was Allah who drove the [Jewish] People of the Book from their homes and into
exile. They refused to believe and imagined that their strongholds would protect them
against Allah. But Allah came at them from where they did not suspect, and filled their
hearts with terror. Their homes were destroyed. So learn a lesson, O men who have eyes.
This is My warning…they shall taste the torment of Fire.”
Qur’an 33:60 “If the Hypocrites stir up sedition, if the agitators in the City do not desist, We
shall urge you to go against them and set you over them. Then they will not be able to stay
as your neighbors. They shall have a curse on them. Whenever they are found, they shall
be seized and slain without mercy—a fierce slaughter—murdered, a horrible murdering.”
Bukhari:V4B52N256 “The Prophet passed by and was asked whether it was permissible to
attack infidels at night with the probability of exposing their women and children to danger.
The Prophet replied, ‘Their women and children are from them.’”
Ishaq:576 “Allah and His servant overwhelmed every coward. Allah honored us and made our
religion victorious. We were glorified and destroyed them all. Allah humiliated them in the
worship of Satan. By what our Apostle recites from the Book and by our swift horses, I
liked the punishment the infidels received. Killing them was sweeter than drink. We galloped
among them panting for the spoil. With our loud-voiced army, the Apostle’s
squadron advanced into the fray.”
Ishaq:580 “Our strong warriors obey his orders to the letter. By us Allah’s religion is undeniably
strong. You would think when our horses gallop with bits in their mouths that the
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sounds of demons are among them. The day we trod down the unbelievers there was no
deviation or turning from the Apostle’s order. During the battle the people heard our exhortations
to fight and the smashing of skulls by swords that sent heads flying. We severed
necks with a warrior’s blow. Often we have left the slain cut to pieces and a widow crying
alas over her mutilated husband. ’Tis Allah, not man we seek to please.”
Tabari IX:69 “He who believes in Allah and His Messenger has protected his life and possessions
from us. As for those who disbelieve, we will fight them forever in the Cause of Allah.
Killing them is a small matter to us.”
Bukhari:V5B59N516 “When Allah’s Apostle fought or raided people we raised ourvoices saying,
‘Allahu-Akbar! Allahu-Akbar! None has the right to be worshipped but Allah.’”
Ishaq:281 “The Raid on Waddan was the first Maghazi [invasion]. The Expedition of Harith
was second. They encountered a large number of Quraysh in the Hijaz. Abu Bakr composed
a poem about the raid: ‘When we called them to the truth they turned their backs
and howled like bitches. Allah’s punishment on them will not tarry. I swear by the Lord of
Camels [Allah?] that I am no perjurer. A valiant band will descend upon the Quraysh which
will leave women husbandless. It will leave men dead, with vultures wheeling round. It will
not spare the infidels.’”
Tabari VII:11 “In this year the Messenger entrusted to Sa’d a white war banner for the expedition
to Kharrar. Sa’d said, ‘I set out on foot at the head of twenty men. We used to lie hidden
by day and march at night.”
Bukhari:V5B59N569 “I fought in seven Ghazwat battles along with the Prophet and fought in
nine Maghazi raids in armies dispatched by the Prophet.”
Bukhari:V5B59N401 “Allah’s Wrath became severe on anyone the Prophet killed in Allah’s Cause.”
Bukhari:V5B59N456 “Muhammad led the Fear Prayer [Allahu Akbar!] with one batch of his
army while the other (batch) faced the enemy.”
Bukhari:V5B59N440 “Allah’s Apostle used to say, ‘None has the right to be worshipped except
Allah Alone because He honored His Warriors and made His Messenger victorious. He
defeated the clans; so there is nothing left.’”
Ishaq:287 “The Muslim raiders consulted one another concerning them. One of the Muslims
said, ‘By Allah, if we leave these people alone, they will get safely out of our reach.’” Tabari
VII:19 “They hesitated and were afraid to advance, but then they plucked up courage and
agreed to kill as many as they could and to seize what they had with them. Waqid shot an
arrow at Amr and killed him. Uthman and al-Hakam surrendered. Then Waqid and his companions
took the caravan and the captives back to Allah’s Apostle in Medina. This was the
first booty taken by the Companions of Muhammad.”
Tabari VII:20/Ishaq:288 “The Quraysh said, ‘Muhammad and his Companions have violated the
sacred month, shed blood, seized property, and taken men captive.’ The polytheists spread
lying slander concerning him, saying, ‘Muhammad claims that he is following obedience
to Allah, yet he is the first to violate the holy month and to kill our people.’”
Ishaq:288 “When the Qur’an passage concerning this matter was revealed, and Allah relieved
Muslims from their anxiety, Muhammad took possession of the caravan and prisoners. The
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Quraysh sent him a ransom and the Prophet released the prisoners on payment. Tabari
VII:29/Ishaq:289 “The Apostle heard that Abu Sufyan [a Meccan merchant] was coming from
Syria with a large caravan containing their money and their merchandise. He was accompanied
by only thirty men.” Ishaq:289 “Muhammad summoned the Muslims and said, ‘This
is the Quraysh caravan containing their property. Go out and attack it. Perhaps Allah will
give it to us as prey.”
Tabari VII:29 “Abu Sufyan and the horsemen of the Quraysh were returning from Syria following
the coastal road. When Allah’s Apostle heard about them he called his companions
together and told them of the wealth they had with them and the fewness of their numbers.
The Muslims set out with no other object than Sufyan and the men with him. They did not
think that this raid would be anything other than easy booty.”
Bukhari:V5B59N702 “Allah did not admonish anyone who had not participated in the Ghazwa
[raid] of Badr, for in fact, Allah’s Apostle had only gone out in search of the Quraysh caravan
so that he could rob it. But Allah arranged for the Muslims and their enemy to meet by
surprise.’” Tabari VII:29 “They did not suppose that there would be a great battle. Concerning
this Allah revealed a Qur’an: Qur’an 8:7 ‘Behold! Allah promised you that one of the two parties
would be yours. You wished for the unarmed one, but Allah willed to justify His truth
according to His words and to cut off the roots of the unbelievers.’”
Ishaq:290 “Some Meccans got up to circumambulate the Ka’aba…. Sitting around the
mosque, they wondered why they had allowed this evil rascal to attack their men.”
Ishaq:294 “The Apostle was afraid the Ansar would not feel obliged to help him fight without
the enemy being the aggressor and attacking in Medina. Sa’d said, ‘We hear and obey. We
are experienced in war, trustworthy in combat. Allah will let us show you something that
will bring you joy. The Apostle was delighted at Sa’d’s words which greatly encouraged
him. Muhammad shouted, ‘It is as if I see the enemy lying prostrate.’”
Bukhari:V5B59N330/Ishaq:300 “Here is Gabriel holding the rein of a horse and leading the charge.
He is equipped with his weapons and ready for the battle. There is dust upon his front
teeth.” Bukhari:V5B59N327 “Gabriel came to the Prophet and said, ‘How do you view the warriors
of Badr?’ The Prophet said, ‘I see the fighters as the best Muslims.’ On that, Gabriel
said, ‘And so are the Angels who are participating in the Badr battle.’”
Tabari VII:55 “Allah’s Messenger went out to his men and incited them to fight. He promised,
‘Every man may keep all the booty he takes.’ Then Muhammad said, ‘By Allah, if any man
fights today and is killed fighting aggressively, going forward and not retreating, Allah will
cause him to enter Paradise.’ Umayr said, ‘Fine, fine. This is excellent! Nothing stands
between me and my entering Paradise except to be killed by these people!’ He threw down
the dates, seized his sword, and fought until he was slain.”
Tabari VII:56 “‘Messenger of Allah, what makes the Lord laugh with joy at his servant?’ He
replied, ‘When he plunges his hand into the midst of an enemy without armor.’ So Auf took
off the coat of mail he was wearing and threw it away. Then he took his sword and fought.”
Ishaq:301 “Muhammad picked up a handful of pebbles and faced the Quraysh. He shouted,
‘May their faces be deformed!’ He threw the pebbles at them and ordered his companions
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to attack. The foe was routed. Allah killed Quraysh chiefs and caused many of their nobles
to be taken captive. While the Muslims were taking prisoners, the Messenger was in his hut.”
Bukhari:V5B59N290 “The Prophet said, ‘The believers who failed to join the Ghazwa of Badr
and those who took part in it are not equal in reward.”
Bukhari:V5B59N333 “Az-Zubair said, ‘I attacked him with my spear and pierced his eye. I put
my foot over his body to pull the weapon out, but even then I had to use great force. Later
on Allah’s Apostle asked me for that spear and I gave it to him.’”
Ishaq:301 “As the Muslims were laying their hands on as many prisoners as they could catch,
the Prophet, saw disapproval in the face of Sa’d. He said, ‘Why are you upset by the taking
of captives?’ Sa’d replied, ‘This was the first defeat inflicted by Allah on the infidels.
Slaughtering the prisoners would have been more pleasing to me than sparing them.’”
Tabari VII:59 “At Badr I passed Umayyah as he was standing with his son Ali, holding his
hand. I had with me some coats of mail which I had taken as plunder. Umayyah said, ‘Abd
al-Ilah, would you like to take me as a prisoner? I will be more valuable to you as a captive
to be ransomed than the coats of mail that you are carrying.’ I said, ‘Yes. Come here then.’
I flung away the armor and bound Umayyah and his son Ali, taking them with me. Muslims
encircled us. Then they restrained us physically. One of the Muslims drew his sword and
struck Ali in the leg, severing it so that he fell down. Umayyah gave a scream the like of
which I have never heard. I said, ‘Save yourself, for there is no escape for your son. By
Allah, I cannot save him from these men.’ Then the Muslims hacked Ali to pieces.’”
