The Battle of Uhud: Causes of Victory and Defeat

On the 15th of Shawwal in the third year after the Hijrah (migration), the Battle of Uhud took place. In its aftermath, Allah the Almighty revealed verses that are recited until the Day of Judgment. These verses describe the events, consequences, and divine wisdom behind the battle. It served as a lesson and spiritual training for the Muslim nation across all times and places.

A total of 58 verses from Surah Aal-Imran were revealed regarding this battle. These verses began by describing the initial stages of preparation for the confrontation…

Purpose-Based Understanding Among the Companions: The Incident of Banu Qurayza as a Case Study

The early signs of maqāsid-based understanding (i.e., purpose-driven interpretation) emerged during the Prophetic era. Among the Companions were those who understood the divine texts based on their underlying purposes and objectives—not merely by their literal wording. This approach was affirmed by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself, making it a legitimate method in interpreting prophetic texts.

The incident of Banu Qurayza clearly illustrates the balance between literal interpretation and purpose-based understanding. It demonstrates how the Companions differed in applying a prophetic command, each group adhering either to the apparent wording or to the deeper intent behind it—and both interpretations were acknowledged by the Prophet ﷺ.

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