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TheBattleofBadr, page : 9
It was with reluctance that the tribes of Hashim and Muttalib, who were closely
related to the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, joined with the Koraysh.
Talib took command of both tribes and Abbas and Hakim, Lady Khadijah's
nephew, from the tribe of Asad accompanied them.
THE FIRST STAGE OF THE PROPHET'S MARCH:
Meanwhile in Medina, the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, and his
followers prepared themselves for the march. The Prophet decided it was in their
best interests not to wait for the return of Sa'id and Talha and appointed two
standard bearers, one from the Ansar and another from the Muhajir.
With the exception of eight Muslims, who for valid reasons remained in Medina,
and the hypocrites, the Prophet together with the Muhajir and Ansar - whose
number were but 305, set off in search of Abu Sufyan and the caravan on
Saturday, 12ᵗʰ of Ramadan. Between them they had only seventy-two mounts --
70 camels and 2 horses -- which they took turns to ride. Although the Prophet's
army was small, poorly equipped and had less than adequate provision on
related to the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, joined with the Koraysh.
Talib took command of both tribes and Abbas and Hakim, Lady Khadijah's
nephew, from the tribe of Asad accompanied them.
THE FIRST STAGE OF THE PROPHET'S MARCH:
Meanwhile in Medina, the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, and his
followers prepared themselves for the march. The Prophet decided it was in their
best interests not to wait for the return of Sa'id and Talha and appointed two
standard bearers, one from the Ansar and another from the Muhajir.
With the exception of eight Muslims, who for valid reasons remained in Medina,
and the hypocrites, the Prophet together with the Muhajir and Ansar - whose
number were but 305, set off in search of Abu Sufyan and the caravan on
Saturday, 12ᵗʰ of Ramadan. Between them they had only seventy-two mounts --
70 camels and 2 horses -- which they took turns to ride. Although the Prophet's
army was small, poorly equipped and had less than adequate provision on