Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (sws) - Yasir Qadhi Seerah Part 73 - Battle of Mu'tah Part 1
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Mu'tah's Naming Problem
- The Battle of Mu'tah has a naming problem: scholars call it ghazwa, despite the Prophet's absence.
- This is due to its large scale (3,000 Sahabas) and the enemy being the Romans, making it significant.
Reasons for the Battle of Mu'tah
- The reason for the Battle of Mu'tah is unclear, with revenge for the killing of an envoy being the most cited cause.
- Other possible reasons include a threat from the governor of Bosra or preparation for future Roman battles.
Ibn Abbas Misses Departure
- The Prophet announced the expedition to Mu'tah in Jamad al-Awwal of the 8th year of Hijra.
- Ibn Abbas missed joining the army initially due to praying Jumu'ah with the Prophet but was later told he missed a greater reward.