ISLAM THE UNCONQUERABLE POWER - ISAIAH

PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH) SPOKE TO THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL IN THE ARABIC LANGUAGE

ISAIAH 28:11-16

Verses 11: God tells us that a prophet will speak to the children of Israel through another language (Arabic). Muhammad (pbuh) was the only prophet from outside the children of Israel who spoke to them in Arabic. Muhammad (pbuh) is the prophet who, speaks in Arabic. The revelation of the Qur'an addresses the children of Israel on many occasions, and tells several incidents related to them, which they could not deny or not know about them. And when they came to Prophet Muhammad with many questions at different times the Qur'an answered them, Sura 27:76

Verse 12 states that what the Prophet Muhammad says is the rest and the final word which means the Qur'an is the last revelation from Allah, and Muhammad would be the last Prophet, Sura 5:48. As the situations and the need arose, the Prophet was given new laws. These verses also state that the companions of Muhammad (pbuh) will open Jerusalem, and the residents of Jerusalem who do not become Muslim will either accept and respect Islamic rule, Sura 13:36, O[ have to leave .Jerusalem. The children of Israel were allowed to govern themselves by the Torah as long as they did not involve Muslims war, and this was the agreement with Prophet Muhammad in Medina and his companions.

Verse 13 states that the words of God were revealed to Muhammad (pbuh) in stages, and in different places, primarily Makkah and Medina and in different occasions, Sura 59:21.

Verses 14 and 15 tell how the leaders of Jerusalem lied and

Verse 16 states that Muhammad (pbuh) has to rule Jerusalem and establish a strong foundation and an Islamic Government (638 A.D).

Prophet Muhammad spoke to the children of Israel through another language (Arabic) as in verse 11. Verse 12 states that the Qur'an is the rest and the final word of Allah.

Isaiah 28: 11-16.

11 For with stammering lips and with a strange tongue shall it be spoken to this people;

12 To whom it was said: 'This is the rest, give ye rest to the weary; and this is the refreshing'; yet they would not hear.

13 And so the word of the LORD is unto them precept by precept, precept by precept, line by line, line by line; here a little, there a little; that they may go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.

14 Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scoffers, the ballad-mongers of this people which is in Jerusalem:

15 Because ye have said: 'We have made a covenant with death, and with the nether-world are we at agreement; when (he scouring scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us; for we have made lies our refuge, and in falsehood have we hid ourselves';

16 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD: Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a costly corner-stone of sure foundation; he that believeth shall not make haste. 

The Qur'an, revealed to Prophet Muhammad in Arabic, spoke about the children of Israel.

Sura 27:76. 

67. The Unbelievers say: "What! when we become dust- we and our fathers.- shall we really be raised (from the dead)?

The Qur'an is the rest and final word of Allah. Sura 5:48.

48. To thee We sent the Scripture in truth, confirming the scripture that came before it, and guarding it in safety: so judge between them by what Allah hath revealed, and follow not their vain desires, diverging from the Truth that hath come to thee. To each among you have we prescribed a law and an open way. If Allah had so willed, He would have made you a single people, but (His plan is) to test you in what He hath given you: so strive as in a race in all virtues. The goal of you all is to Allah. it is He that will show you the truth of the matters in which ye dispute;

The residents of Jerusalem who do not become Muslims will either accept or respect Islamic rule. Sura 13:36.

36. Those to whom We have given the Book rejoice at what hath been rcvea led unto thee: but there are among the clans those who reject a part thereof Say: "I am commanded to worship Allah, and not to join partners with Him. Unto Him do I call, and unto Him is my return."

Qur'an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in stages and in different places primarily in Makkah and Madinah.

Sura 59:21

21. Had We sent down this Qur'an on a mountain, verily, thou wouldst have seen it humble itself and cleave asunder for fear of Allah. Such are the similitudes which We propound to men, that they may reflect.

PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH) THE ONLY UNLETTERED (UMMI) PROPHET

ISAIAH 29: 11-18

Verse 11 states that this book (Holy QURAN) was also brought to other prophets in a vision as words of Allah in a book, but they could not read it. The book was "sealed" for them because it was revealed in Arabic, Sura 41:44 and Sura 39:28.

Each prophet knew this book was meant for the last Prophet and they all knew they were not the last. All the prophets before Muhammad were given the law of God that was fit for their nations. This includes all the prophets from Israel.

The Holy Qur'an contains a new and final law for all future generations and all nations (Sura 11; 1).

The only prophet from the descendants of Prophet Abraham and Ishmael (pbuh) who spoke the Arabic language was Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

In verse 12, God said that His words will be brought to an unlettered prophet, Sura 29:48. The angel will tell him to read. The prophet will answer the angel by saying that he does not know how to read. This unlettered prophet knew that he must do God's will. This event between Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and the Angel Gabriel took place in 10 August, 610 A. D. Sura 42:52.

In mountain (Hera) in the city of Makkah, Angel Gabriel came to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) on a Monday night in Ramadan, Sura 2; 185. When he was worshipping Allah as Abraham did (pbuh), Angel Gabriel said "Read" three times, after each time Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) replied that he could not read. After the third time, Gabriel recited the first five verses from Sura 96 which he wanted Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) to recite. The day was hot, but Prophet Muhammad started shivering.32 -(Sometimes, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) would hear the sound of a bell in his ear and the angel would speak to him. The friends of the prophet would see him start to sweat and understood that the angel was talking to him.)The Prophet asked his wife to cover him. There was never a prophet of God, except Muhammad (pbuh), which was asked by an angel to read, as in Deut 18:18-19. No other prophet ever gave such an answer. The Prophet mentioned in verse 12, is clearly Muhammad (pbuh) the last Prophet in the Bible.

In verse 13, God says that the children of Israel will not receive this final book because they only respect God's law and prophets in words, not with their hearts, because they killed some Prophets and rejected others. This final revelation was given to a prophet and people who were unable to read, to show this revelation (The Qur'an) came directly from God, and this nation never produced any kind of book before Prophet Muhammad.

In verse 14, the "marvelous work" that God is doing for the children of Israel by sending them this great Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) with God's word, the QURAN. This will help them again to follow the right path. Some will accept God's new laws and others will not, The readers may refer to Malachi 3:1-4 to see what happened between the children of Levi and Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), In Isaiah 29:14 we are told that the wisdom of the people of Israel will perish.

The understanding of their prudent men will be hidden because someone who is much wiser will come. The children of Israel consider themselves the wisest men.

Verse 16 states that the people of the scriptures have turned upside down the Iioly Book they were given. Because of this, another book will be sent form God, and this book (Holy QURAN) is sent for all people through Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), The Holy Qur'an will be kept by people who will not turn it upside down, and no man can produce three similar verses to the QURAN, Sura 17:88, Sura 44:3 and Sura 36:69.

In verse 15 God knows that the religious leaders and teachers from the children of Israel are hiding his word from their people for their own selfish benefit, Sura 5: 15-16. God also knows that they have twisted and veiled many of his words. God also knows that they think 110 one is able to see the evil they doing.

During the time of Prophets John the Baptist and Jesus (pbuh) the religious leaders of Israel had very strong influence and power over the children of Israel. This is why most of the people did (Sometimes, when the prophet was riding a camel the angel came and the camel would kneel) not follow these two prophets, John and Jesus. The majority of the children of Israel wanted to follow John the Baptist and Jesus (pbuh), but they were afraid ofthe power of the religious leaders.

God sent Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) from Arabia with the authority and power from God, to stop the evil that these leaders were doing, and set all the nations on the right path again.

In verse 18, God is saying that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) will tell these ignorant (deaf and blind) people what God has revealed in this book, the QURAN.

The leaders of the children of Israel did not teach their people or the people of other nations what was in their scriptures. To maintain their own power and authority over the people, they made the people deaf and blind to the word of God.

This was why God sent Prophet Jesus (pbuh) to correct this correct society and expose their leaders. Jesus (pbuh) did not have enough support among the people of his time. These people were familiar with the corrupt teachings of their religious leaders. When they heard the truth, they had very little background to justify and accept the prophet's teachings. Those who were ready to sacrifice themselves and their wealth to follow the truth did not have accurate scriptures to follow. Many who set out to preach did so only with their limited knowledge, Sura 25:33. This led to divisions and sects even among the early Christians. As fur prophet Muhammad God sent many strong and unified supporters to help the Prophet Spread God's word that was hidden for many generations by the leaders of the children of Israel.

In verse J I, in a vision God brought to all the literate prophets a book (The Qur'an) and asked them to read it. They all answered that they could not read it, because it was in Arabie, and they knew that they were not that last Prophet. The Holy Qur'an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) with the command by the Angel Gabriel" read it" Muhammad replied "1 am not learned" 610 A.D. as in verse 12. Verse 16 states that the people of the Scriptures (children of Israel) have turned upside down their Holy Book. 

Isaiah 29: 11-18. 

11 And the vision of all this is become unto you as the words

of a writing that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying: 'Read this, I pray thee'; and he saith: 'I cannot, for it is sealed';

12 and the writing is delivered to him that is not learned, saying: 'Read this, I pray thee'; and he saith: 'I am not learned.

13 And the Lord said: Forasmuch as this people draw near, and with their mouth and with their lips do honour Me, but have removed their heart far from Me, and their fear of Me is a commandment of men learned by rote;

14 Therefore, behold, I will again do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder; and the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the prudence of their prudent men shall be hid.

15 Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say: 'Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?'

160 your perversity! Shall the potter be esteemed as clay; that the thing made should say of him that made it: 'He made me not'; or the thing framed say of him that framed it: 'He hath no understanding?'

17 Is it not yet a very little while, and Lebanon shall be turned into a fruitful field, and the fruitful field shall be esteemed as a forest?

18 And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of a book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity and out of darkness.

Isaiah 29 describes the book that was (sealed) which is The Quran

Sura 85: 21-22.

Sura 85:21. Nay, this is a Glorious Qur'an, 22. (Inscribed) in a Tablet Preserved!

The Qur'an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in Arabic.

Sura 41: 44 and Sura 39:28.

Sura 41:44. Had We sent this as a Qur'an (in the language) other than Arabic, they would have said: "Why are not its verses explained in detail? What! (a Book) not in Arabic and (a Messenger an Arab?" Say: "It is a Guide and a Healing to those who believe; and for those who believe not, there is a deafness in their ears, and it is blindness in their (eyes): They are (as it were) being called from a place far distant!"

Sura 39

28. (It is) a Qur'an in Arabic, without any crookedness (therein): in order that they may guard against Evil.

The Quran contains a new and final law for all generations and to all the nations

Sura 11:1.

Sura 11:1   A. L. R. (This is) a Book, with verses basic or fundamental (of established meaning), further explained in detail,- from One Who is Wise and Well-acquainted (with all things):

Qur'an revealed to unlettered Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) by Angel Gabriel in Makkah, 610 A.D.

Sura 29: 48-49.

Sura 29

48. And thou wast not (able) to recite a Book before this (Book came), nor art thou (able) to transcribe it with thy right hand: In that case, indeed, would the talkers of vanities have doubted. 49. Nay, here are Signs self-evident in the hearts of those endowed with knowledge: and none but the unjust reject Our Signs.

Angel Gabriel came to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) on the night of Ramadan.

Sura 2:185 and Sura 42:52.

Sura 2

185. Ramadhan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (Between right and wrong). So everyone of you who is present (at his home) during that month should spend it in fasting, but if anyone is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed period (Should be made up) by days later. Allah intends every facility for you; He does not want to put to difficulties. (He

wants you) to complete the prescribed period, and to glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful.

Sura 42

52. And thus have We, by Our Command, sent inspiration to thee: thou knewest not (before) what was Revelation, and what was Faith; but We have made the (Qur'an) a Light, wherewith We guide such of Our servants as We will; and verily thou dost guide (men) to the Straight Way,-

The first time Angel Gabriel appeared to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and told him to recite the first five verses of this

Sura 96: 1-5.

Sura 96

I. Proclaim! (or read!) in the name of thy Lord and Cherisher, Who created- 2. Created man, out of a (mere) clot of congealed blood: 3. Proclaim! And thy Lord is Most Bountiful,- 4. He Who taught (the use 01) the pen,- 5. Taught man that which he knew not.

The Qur'an will be kept by people who will not turn it upside down and no man can produce three similar verses to the Qur'an.

Sura 17: 88, Sura 44: 3 and Sura 36: 69

Sura 17

88. Say: "If the whole of mankind and Jinns were to gather together to produce the like of this Qur'an, they could not produce the like thereof, even if they backed up each other with hel p and support.

Sura 44

3. We sent it down during a Blessed Night: for We (ever) wish to warn (against Evil).

Sura 36

69. We have not instructed the (Prophet) in Poetry, nor is it meet for him: this is no less than a Message and a Qur'an making things clear:

The religious leaders and teachers from the children of Israel are hiding the word of God from their people for their own self benefit.

Sura 5:15 and 16

Sura 5

15. O people of the Book! There hath come to you our Messenger, revealing to you much that ye used to hide in the Book, and passing over much (that is now unnecessary). There hath come to you from Allah a (new) light and a perspicuous Bcok.- 16. Wherewith Allah guideth all who seek His good pleasure to ways of peace and safety, and leadeth them out of darkness, by His will, unto the light- guideth them to a path that is straight.

Many who set out to preach did so only with their limited knowledge as

Sura 25: 33

Sura 25

33. And no question do they bring to thee but We reveal to thee the truth and the best explanation (thereof).

Throughout the world, Muslim children are taught to read and memorize the Qur'an. The tradition is for each generation to learn the Quran in its original form. Since Prophet Muhammad's time, millions have memorized the Ouran in order to save the hook of God forever as is promised by God in the Quran. To save the word of God as it was originally received, the Qur'un is always learned in its original language (Arabic). The Quran is translated into other languages so that Muslims all over the world can understand the meaning. Out of respect Ior God's word, the Qur'an is always recited in Arabic. If the Qur'an is not recited in its original form, it cannot be considered the word of God. Any translation is only the word of the translator. This can be compared to the singing of a song. When the words of the song are translated and sung in another language, the song wi II not sound the same as when it was in its original language. Since we love God, we also love how God sent the Qur'an to us. The Quran is it its same original form all around the world and is recited the same by all Muslims.

AN INSPIRATION tJP ARABIA AND THE BATTLE OF BADR (624.A.D)

ISAIAH 21:13-17

Isaiah 21:13

Verse 13, the word "burden" is understood to mean the "burden of responsibility." The responsibility was given to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) to spread the word of God to the Arabs and to the people of all nations. The word "burden" is used in other places in the Bible to describe the "inspiration" that prophets received when angels brought them the word of God.

ln these verses we find that the prophet will come to the Forest of Arabia. This place is Medina and the surrounding area, which served as the Capital of Prophet Muhammad's (pbuh) Islamic State. The children of Israel, from the tribes of Levi were fully aware of these verses. They immigrated to Medina and the surrounding areas of Terna, Khayber, and Fedouk to await this prophet. Those from the tribe of Levi knew from the scriptures (Genesis 49: 10) that the last prophet would come from outside the children of Israel, and outside the tribe of Judah. The levities told the people of Medina (Aws and Khazraj), the children of Nebajoth as in Genesis 25: 13- 17,( the first child of Ishmael )that they were awaiting the prophet who will solve all their problems and land disputes. The Levities hoped this prophet would be from their tribe. They kept moving closer to Medina from the surrounding areas. With great enthusiasm, the people of Medina waited for this prophet, and readily accepted Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) upon his arrival (622 A.D), Sura 9:40.

The Arabs of Medina had already accepted Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) as a messenger of God before he immigrated to their city. The children of Israel had thoroughly explained to them that the prophet was coming soon and he would be from Arabia.

Before Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) went to Medina, a Jewish Rabbi Bin Al Haban left Syria and moved to Medina. He told the people of Medina that he left Syria because he was waiting for a prophet that would be raised from Arabia. Some young people heard Bin Al Haban and when Prophet Muhammad came to Medina they immediately followed him. The children of Israel did not accept Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) because he was not one ofthem.

The children of Israel had a long history of not accepting their prophets of God. They killed Zachariah and John the Baptist and tried to kill Jesus (pbuh). Jesus (pbuh) was tram among them and they were waiting for the Messiah and Jesus brought all proofs in forms of miracles by the will of Allah, but they refused to accept him. These prophets were raised from among their own tribes. It is easy to understand why they refused to accept Prophet Muhammad when he arrived at Medina. They moved from Palestine to live in Medina and kept waiting for the last Prophet (Muhammad) but when he came they refused to follow him.

They called this last prophet the "praised one", which in Hebrew is pronounced "MAH-MAD".

During the time when Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) received his prophethood, there were three men in and around Makkah who hoped that they would be this prophet. One was Omeyah Bin Al Sult who was from the city of Taif which is 48 kilometers south of Makkah. Omeyah generally followed the teachings of Prophet Abraham (pbuh), He believed in Allah like Muslims and accepted Muhammad as a Prophet but did not want to be under his rule. He wanted to be a prophet and so out of pride and jealousy had a difficult time accepting Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Omeyah considered himself a Muslim but never followed Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

Another man, Warqa Bin Noffel, was an old and wise man, and one of the learned men in Makkah who believed in Moses, Jesus and other prophets in the Bible. Warqa was a close relative of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). He knew of the prophet that would come from Arabia. He had a strong feeling that Muhammad (pbuh) might be this prophet, but he never told him or others until the Angel Gabriel came to Muhammad (pbuh), Warqa was the cousin and guardian to Khadijah, the first wife of Prophet Muhammad and he arranged their marriage, because of the strong feeling he had that Muhammad would be the prophet. After seeing Gabriel in Hera, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) told Khadijah of what happened. The next day Khadijah took him to visit Warqa to tell him what had happened. Warqa knew immediately that Muhammad (pbuh) had been chosen to be the messenger of God from Arabia. He told Muhammad (pbuh) that he would immigrate from Makkah and would join many battles. Warqa wanted to support Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in these battles, but died after two months.

And Qais Bin Alsormah who was an important leader and a Christian from Medina. He immediately accepted Islam when Muhammad (pbuh) arrived in Medina.

These three men were all very important leaders in their cities and they knew the scriptures. They also had relationships with the Jews and Christians in their cities and through their travels. They were all aware of and eagerly a waited the prophet from Arabia. They each hoped that they would be chosen to be this prophet. There were others, but we have mentioned only three from the time of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

The children of Kedar (Quraish) from Makkah, wanted to put an end to Islam and kill Muhammad (pbuh) even though he was from their tribe. They collected arms and 750 fighters with 200 well armed horsemen. These were the best that Makkah could offer. This army included all the leaders of Kedar, except Abu Lahab, the uncle of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Sura 111:1-5. The leaders of Makkah told their people that victory was assured and that after this battle; they will be feared throughout Arabia. Muhammad (pbuh) had 313 fighters with 2 horses and only three swords. The two horsemen were Al Zobair Bin Alawam, and Almoqdad Bin Al Esawad.

Many of his fighters were slaves, and young men from Makkah, and were from the children of Kedar (Quraish) and so had to tight very close relatives such as their fathers, uncles, sons, and brothers for the sake of Religion.

The Battle of Badr took place when Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and his companions filled-up 6 of the 7 wells (water sources) in the area with rocks. Only one was left open which forced the children of Kedar to use this water source. When they went to the well, the Prophet's companions attacked with bow and arrow. The children of Kedar were taken by surprise and fled to Tema and the tribes of Dedanim. Isaiah 21:13-17 describes the Battle of Badr. On the 17th day of the holy month(Ramadan), on Friday, one year after Muhammad(pbuh) immigrated to Medina, on the 16th of September 622 A. D. all the leaders of Kedar died in that battle. (33 AI- Termathey)

The Makkhan leaders that died in the Battle of Badr were:

Otebeh Bin Rabeha, Shaebah Bin Rabeha, Abu Al Bakhtari Bin Hesham, Nofel Bin Khoild, Al Hareth Bin Amer, Toaimah Bin Aday, Abu Jahel Bin Hesham, Omeyh Bin Khalif, Moneheah Bin Al Hejaj, and others.

The surviving children of these Leaders (Kedar) were Khalid son of Al Waleed Bin Almogerah, Omer son of Alass Bin Wad Alsahmi, Akremah son of Abu Jahel, and others became strong Muslims and defenders of Islam and the Prophet.

The verses of Isaiah 21:13-17 explained above will show clearly about the Prophet who fought the battle of Badr. A question arises to all the believers of the world (especially those who believe in the Bibles, the Christians and Jews) who is this Prophet from Arabia? Jesus was the last prophet from the tribe of Israel and after him his followers have been waiting for the Messiah, who, according to them, is Jesus, to come again. The Israelis are also waiting for a Messiah (not Jesus) and think that their Messiah would be the last Prophet. But the prophet who has fulfilled all the conditions which were required for such a prophet as contained in the Bible, as in Daniel 2:44, Mathew 21:43 and Gen 15:18-21 is Prophet Muhammad.

Thus, all the nations of the world, especially those who read the Bible should read it carefully to find out about the last Prophet to rise from Arabia and find who he is. Those who were big companions gave a lesson of believing in One God, a lesson to believe in all the Prophets, a lesson of peace and establishing an Islamic State from the Nile to the Euphrates to fulfill the prophecies of the Bible, Gen. 15:18-21.

Before the battle of Badr, no one had ever defeated the leaders of Kedar, Sura 3:123-126. According to Sura 54:45 when Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was still in Makkah he prophesied that there would be a battle and he would be victorious.

The aunt of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), Atekah, had a dream in which she saw a man. He said, "What three days for a big warning to the people of Makkah", In her dream, she saw stones come down from the sky pelting the valley of Makkah below.

The next day she told her brother Al Abbas of the dream and he told Al Waleed Bin Otibah Bin Rabiah of the dream and asked him not to tell anyone. Al Waleed Bin Otibah told Abu Jahel about this dream. Abu Jahel, who was the uncle of Prophet Muhammad, said to Al Abbas, "we know there is a prophet from your men but does it come from your women also'?'. He also said, "We wait three days and write that you are the worst liars in the whole Arabia".

Then after three days, Thum Thum Bin Amro Al Ghalfary came to the city of Makkah and told them that Muhammad had surrounded the caravan of Abu Sofian. That meant there would be war against Muhammad, which did happen and all the Kedar leaders were killed by the sword of Muhammad (pbuh) in 624 A. D. as in Isaiah 21:13-17.

Also Jethem Hesham Bin Makrema Bin Abdul Mutaleb was in the caravan of Abu Sofian and he had a dream.34 (The caravan of Abu Sofian included one thousand camels, money, goods, and forty men. The distance between Badr and Madinah is 160 kilometers.)

In the dream a man told him that Otibah Bin Rabiah, Shaiba Bin Rabiah, Abu AI Hakem Bin Hesham, Umeah Bin Khalef, and other leraders of Makkah would die. Right away, Abu Jahel said," Oh, another prophet? Well, we will see tomorrow who will be killed." The next day, all those named were killed in the battle of Badr in 624 A.D

Isaiah 21:13-17.

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) told his companions by pointing to the exact spots where each leader of Kedar (Quraish) would die. Fourteen Muslims received martyrdom, seventy Makkans died, and seventy others were captured. In this battle Sura 8 was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (35 This Sura was revealed to Prophet Muhammad while he was still in Makkah, The leaders of Makkah were surprised since there was no fighting, and Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) had very few followers at that time. The prophecy was fulfilled with this battle.)

Verse 13; the Prophet will come to the forest of Arabia, city of Medina served as the Capital of Prophet Muhammad's (pbuh) Islamic State. This chapter describes the battle of Badr 624 A.D. in which the leaders of Kedar were killed in the battle.

Isaiah 21:13-17.

13 The burden upon Arabia. In the thickets in Arabia shall ye lodge, o ye caravans of Dedanites,

14 Unto him that is thirsty bring ye water! The inhabitants of the land of Terna did meet the fugitive with his bread,

15 For they fled away from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, and from the grievousness of war. 

16 For thus hath the Lord said unto me: 'Within a year, according to the years of a hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall fai I; 

17 and the residue of the number of the archers, the mighty men of the children of Kedar, shall be diminished; for the LORD, the God of Israel, hath spoken it.' 

With great enthusiasm, the people of Madinah waited for this prophet, and readily accepted Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) upon his arrival 622 A.D. with his very closed friend Abu Bakr

Sura 9:40

Sura 9

40. If ye help not (your leader), (it is no matter): for Allah did indeed help him, when the Unbelievers drove him out: he had no more than one companion; they two were in the cave, and he said to his companion, "Have no fear, for Allah is with us": then Allah sent down His peace upon him, and strengthened him with forces which ye saw not, and humbled to the depths the word of the Unbelievers. But the word of Allah is exalted to the heights: for Allah is Exalted in might, Wise .

Leaders of Kedar joined the battle of Badr except Abu Lahab, and uncle of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Sura 111:1-5.

Sura 111

1. Perish the hands of the Father of Flame! Perish he! 2. No profit to him from all his wealth, and all his gains! 3. Burnt soon will he be in a Fire of Blazing Flame! 4. His wife shall carry the (crackling) wood - As fuel! - 5. A twisted rope of palm-leaf fibre round her (own) neck!

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) victorious in the battle of Badr, Allah sported him by angels.

Sura 3: 123-126.

Sura 3

123. Allah had helped you at Badr, when ye were a contemptible little force; then fear Allah. thus May ye show your gratitude. 124. Remember thou saidst to the Faithful: "Is it not enough for you that Allah should help you with three thousand angels (Specially) sent down? 125. "Yea, - if ye remain firm, and act aright, even if the enemy should rush here on you in hot haste, your Lord would help you with five thousand angels Making a terrific onslaught. 126. Allah made it but a message of hope for you, and an assurance to your hearts: (in any case) there is no help except from Allah. The Exalted, the Wise:

On the same day of Prophet Muhammad's Victory in Badr 624 A.D. the Romans defeated the Persians according to the pruphecies of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in 615 A.D.

Sura 30:1-6.

Sura 30

1. A. L. M. 2. The Roman Empire has been defeated. 3. In a land close by; but they, (even) after (this) defeat of theirs, will soon be victorious- 4.Within a few years. With Allah is the Decision, in the past and in the Future: on that Day shall the Believers rejoice- 5. With the help of Allah. He helps whom lie will, and He is exalted in might, most merciful. 6. (It is) the promise of Allah. Never does Allah depart from His promise: but most men understand not.

This verse was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) before the Battle of Badr, while he was in Makkah.

Sura 54: 45.

 Sura 54

45. Soon will their multitude be put to flight, and they will show their backs.

ISLAM

THE UNCONQUERABLE POWER

ISAIAH 30: 6-17

Isaiah 30 verse 6; is a description of a trading caravan from Makkah. The area surrounding Makkah is described as a wilderness. This caravan is going to Syria during summer to trade, and to Yemen during winter, Sura 106:1-4. This verse also says that the Makkhans will not "profit" from the people of Syria which means they will not be taught anything about the word of God from those who have the Scriptures or from the idol worshippers.

Verse 8-12; God is saying that those who hold the Scriptures and the idol-worshipers have refused to hear the law of God. Therefore, God's word will be given to another prophet, the "Holy One", Muhammad (pbuh).

Verse 13; describes the coming of Islam as an unstoppable Power suddenly beating on them. The people holding the Scriptures and the idol worshippers were weak and unable to stop this, (also see Haggai 2:6-9).

Verse 14 and 15; describe the wall of Islam, within the 30 years of Muhammad's mission, he and his companions spread the religion of Islam. They ended all the kingdoms of the Arab region as described in Daniel 2:44 and Mathew 21:43.

Verse 16 and 17 describe how the children of Israel will flee Arabia from the force of Islam but will not be able to escape as mentioned in Malachi 3:1-4.

Verse 6 is a description of a trading caravan from Makkah going to Syria during summer.

Isaiah 30: 6-17.

6 The burden of the beasts of the South. Through the land of trouble and anguish, from whence come the lioness and the lion, the viper and flying serpent, they carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures upon the humps of camels, to a people that shall not profit them.

7 For Egypt helpeth in vain, and to no purpose; therefore have I called her arrogancy that sitteth still. 

8 Now go, write it before them on a tablet, and inscribe it in a book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever. 

9 For it is a rebellious people, lying children, children that refuse to hear the teaching of the LORD; 

10 That say to the seers: 'See not,' and to the prophets: 'Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy delusions; 

11 Get you out ofthe way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One ofIsrael to cease from before us.' 

12 Wherefore thus saith the Holy One of Israel: because ye despise this word, and trust in oppression and perverseness, and stay thereon; 

13 Therefore this iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fall, swelling out in a high wall, whose breaking cometh suddenly at an instant.

14 And He shall break it as a potter's vessel is broken, breaking it in pieces without sparing; so that there shall not be found among the pieces thereof a sherd to take fire from the health, or to take water out of the cistern. 

15 For thus said the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel: in sitting still and rest shall ye be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength; and ye would not.

16 But ye said: 'No, for we will flee upon horses'; therefore shall ye flee; and: 'We will ride upon the swift'; therefore shall they that pursue you be swift.

17 One thousand shall flee at the rebuke of one, at the rebuke of five shall ye flee; till ye be left as a beacon upon the top of a mountain, and as an ensign on a hill.

The Qur'an mentions Quraish's (Kedar) journey from Makkah to Syria during summer and to Yemen

during winter.

Sura 106: 1-4.

 Sura 106

1. For the covenants (of security and safeguard enjoyed) by the Quraish, 2. Their covenants (covering) journeys by winter and summer.- 3. Let them adore the Lord of this House, 4 . Who provides them with food against hunger, and with security against fear (of danger).

Allah protected his Book The Qur'an.

Sura 15: 9.

Sura 15

9. We have, without doubt, sent down the Message; and We will assuredly guard it (from corruption).

Courtesy : Kais Al Kalby http://islamicbulletin.com/free_downloads/prophet/mohammed_kaisy.pdf