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The city of Constantinople, known today as Istanbul in Turkey, was established in the seventh century BCE. One of its most distinguishing features is its unique strategic location between Europe and Asia. In 330 CE, Constantinople became the capital of the Byzantine Empire, serving as its seat of power for approximately eleven hundred years until it fell to the Ottomans, who were the only ones able to conquer it.

Then, after they departed, ‘Abu Ma^bad, the husband of ‘Ummu Ma^bad arrived. His name was ‘Aktham. He came with some sheep, but they were emaciated. He had with him sheep that were weak, tired, and ewes devoid of milk. Not a single one had any milk.

The migration of our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Mecca to Medina was an event decreed by Allah Himself, imbued with profound lessons. This journey was neither a pursuit of comfort nor an act of fear, cowardice, or a withdrawal from the noble mission of spreading Islam.

The reason for his migration ﷺ was rooted in the growing concern of the Quraysh as they witnessed Muslims departing for Medina with their children and families. They feared that the Prophet, too, might migrate from Mecca to Medina, thus consolidating the Muslims into a formidable force.

  Before Quraysh reached Badr, they sent ^Umayr ibnu Wahb al-Jumahiyy to assess the strength of the army from Medina. ^Umayr rode his horse around the encampment, observing the forces, and then returned to Quraysh, reporting, "Three hundred men, perhaps a few more or less. But allow me time to see if there are any ambushes or reinforcements."

After the Muslims' victory at the Battle of Badr, they captured seventy prisoners of war. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ then asked, “What do you suggest regarding these captives?” ‘Abu Bakr As-Siddiq responded, “O Messenger of Allah, they are your people and kin.

Muslims across the east and west rejoice at the mention of Muhammad ﷺ, gathering to praise him and send blessings upon him. This practice is not something to be condemned nor does it hinder the ‘Ummah; rather, it elevates the nation's and its children's status.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ introduced a new tactic of warfare against the enemies during the Battle of Badr, one that was previously unknown among the Arabs. He fought by organising his troops into rows, a method that is highlighted in the Qur'an in Suratu s-Saff, in the verse: ﴾إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الَّذِينَ يُقَاتِلُونَ فِي سَبِيلِهِ صَفًّا كَأَنَّهُمْ بُنْيَانٌ مَرْصُوصٌ﴿

When the beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ arrived at the house of ‘Abu Bakr As-Siddiq in the early afternoon, he declared: "Allah has permitted me to emigrate." Overjoyed at the prospect of accompanying the Prophet on this blessed journey, ‘Abu Bakr exclaimed, "Companionship, O Messenger of Allah!" expressing his desire to join him on the migration.