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proclaimed his intent to fight against the Muslims and had called upon Heraclius to help
him achieve his aim. However, the Arab governor‟s request was denied and Heraclius
did not come to his assistance, but this remained unknown to the Muslims.
The Largest Army yet in Islam
Precaution was important so the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) mustered the
largest, best-equipped army ever before in the history of Islam. Until that time it
had
always been the strategy of the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) never to disclose
the true objective of a mission until the very last moment so that his plans would not fall
into the wrong hands. In fact, he would often set out in the opposite direction to foil his
enemies. However, this time was the exception, it was imperative that adequate
preparations be made for the long journey to Tabuk which would take place during the
summer, a season of intense heat, across the scorching desert sands with its blinding
brightness.
It wasn't until later that registers were drawn up in which the names of the participants of
a campaign were recorded, so for those reluctant to march with the Prophet (salla Allahu
him achieve his aim. However, the Arab governor‟s request was denied and Heraclius
did not come to his assistance, but this remained unknown to the Muslims.
The Largest Army yet in Islam
Precaution was important so the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) mustered the
largest, best-equipped army ever before in the history of Islam. Until that time it
had
always been the strategy of the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) never to disclose
the true objective of a mission until the very last moment so that his plans would not fall
into the wrong hands. In fact, he would often set out in the opposite direction to foil his
enemies. However, this time was the exception, it was imperative that adequate
preparations be made for the long journey to Tabuk which would take place during the
summer, a season of intense heat, across the scorching desert sands with its blinding
brightness.
It wasn't until later that registers were drawn up in which the names of the participants of
a campaign were recorded, so for those reluctant to march with the Prophet (salla Allahu