On the battlefield of Badr, the atmosphere was tense. The Muslim army, small in number, entered the battle with fervent faith. They launched attack after attack, beheading their enemies from the Quraysh tribe. However, behind the fierce warfare, a great secret was hidden that would change the fate of the Muslims.
Allah witnessed the tireless struggle of the Muslim community. In His mercy, Allah sent His unseen forces: the angels. These angels descended from the heavens to assist and secure victory for the Muslim army.
Allah says in the Quran,
'Indeed, Allah helped you at Badr when you were weak.' (Surah Al-Imran 3:123).
In another verse, Allah states,
'When you asked help from your Lord, so He answered you, "Indeed, I will reinforce you with a thousand angels, following one another." (Surah Al-Anfal 8:9)
In Surah Al-Anfal, verse 12, Allah says,
'When your Lord inspired to the angels, "I am with you, so strengthen those who have believed. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieved."'
Evidence of the presence of angels in the Battle of Badr is also recorded in an authentic hadith. Umar bin Al-Khattab, the caliph, reported a miraculous incident he witnessed.
"During the pursuit of a polytheist, a Muslim was surprised to hear the sound of a whip above him and the voice of a horse rider saying, 'Advance, O Haizum!' Suddenly, the polytheist he was chasing fell to the ground. When the Muslim saw him, he was astonished to find the polytheist's nose cut off and his face severely injured. When the Anshar who witnessed the incident reported it to Prophet Muhammad, he replied, 'It was the help from the third heaven." (Narrated by Muslim)
Another story that demonstrates the miracle of angels occurred when an Anshar brought a captive named Al-Abbas bin Abdil Muthalib, who claimed to have been captured by a handsome figure riding a beautiful horse.
"Al-Abbas said, 'O Messenger of Allah, I swear by Allah that this person did not capture me. The one who captured me is someone extremely handsome riding a magnificent horse that no one among your people has.' Then the Anshar said, 'It was me who captured him, O Messenger of Allah!' Upon hearing this, Prophet Muhammad said to him, 'Be silent! Indeed, Allah aided you with a noble angel. This hadith was authenticated by Al-Albani in the book Fiqh Siroh)"
The participation of angels in the Battle of Badr is also mentioned in the narration of Imam Al-Bukhari.
"Jibril came to Prophet Muhammad and asked about their opinion of the people of Badr. The Prophet replied that they were among the best Muslims or words to that effect. Jibril reiterated that the angels also witnessed the Battle of Badr. (Narrated by Al-Bukhari)"
The story of the Battle of Badr serves as undeniable evidence that Allah never forsakes His servants in their struggles. He sends His unseen assistance, the angels, to aid the Muslim community in achieving victory.
In every step of our struggle, let us hold firmly to faith and seek the help of Allah. For behind our struggles, the greatest secret of victory may be hidden. Just like in the Battle of Badr, the angels are the heavenly assistance that brings triumph.
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