Understanding and Refuting Islam

Lesson 055 of 145 • Chapter 4 • Section 4.29

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What does the cited hadith say about Muhammad’s request for a written statement near the end of his life? This lesson surveys the final period and examines the disagreement among those present, the request for writing materials and Ibn Abbas’s response. Read the report in context and assess the presentation’s interpretation.

Previous: 054 — Muhammad’s Continued Conquests (4.28). Next: 056 — After Muhammad (4.30). Follow the numbered lessons in order.

REFERENCES USED IN THIS LESSON

1. Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume 7, Book 70, Hadith 573 (USC-MSA English translation)

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Lesson 054 of 145 • Chapter 4 • Section 4.28

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This lesson continues the course’s account of Muhammad’s campaigns after the return to Mecca. It discusses Taif, the distribution of booty and the presentation’s interpretation of Quran 9:29. Read the cited passage in context and distinguish the text from the historical and theological conclusions drawn from it.

Previous: 053 — Muhammad’s Return to Mecca (4.27). Next: 055 — Muhammad’s Death (4.29). Follow the numbered lessons in order.

REFERENCES USED IN THIS LESSON

1. Quran, Surah at-Tawbah, 9:29 (Hilali and Khan translation)

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Lesson 053 of 145 • Chapter 4 • Section 4.27

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This lesson presents the course’s account of Muhammad’s return to Mecca, the end of the treaty, the Kaaba and pilgrimage practices. It considers the presentation’s argument about conquest, religious images and the interpretation of inherited rituals. Distinguish the historical claims from the course’s conclusions.

Previous: 052 — The Treaty with the Meccans (4.26). Next: 054 — Muhammad’s Continued Conquests (4.28). Follow the numbered lessons in order.

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CORRECTION TO THE RECORDING

The Khaybar captive whom Muhammad married was Safiyya bint Huyayy. The recording incorrectly calls her Zaynab bint al-Harith. See Sahih al-Bukhari 4211 (Book 64, Hadith 251; older USC-MSA numbering: Volume 5, Book 59, Hadith 522): https://sunnah.com/bukhari:4211

Lesson 052 of 145 • Chapter 4 • Section 4.26

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This lesson surveys the treaty with the Meccans, its disputed terms, the course’s account of Khaybar and the letters to surrounding rulers. Compare the historical claims and the presentation’s interpretation, keeping the correction above in mind.

Previous: 051 — The Banu Qurayzah and Later Raids (4.25). Next: 053 — Muhammad’s Return to Mecca (4.27). Follow the numbered lessons in order.

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Lesson 051 of 145 • Chapter 4 • Section 4.25

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This short lesson presents the course’s account of the Banu Qurayzah after the Battle of the Trench, the judgment attributed to Sad bin Muadh and the later raid on the Banu Mustaliq. It also discusses Juwayriya and the freeing of captive families. The discussion concerns historical claims and their interpretation.

Previous: 050 — The Battle of the Trench (4.24). Next: 052 — The Treaty with the Meccans (4.26). Follow the numbered lessons in order.

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Lesson 050 of 145 • Chapter 4 • Section 4.24

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This lesson presents the course’s account of the Battle of the Trench: the defensive trench around Medina, the siege, the alliances and Nuaym ibn Masud’s reported role in sowing distrust. Consider how the presentation explains the coalition’s withdrawal and the place of deception in its account.

Previous: 049 — The Exile of the Banu Nadir (4.23). Next: 051 — The Banu Qurayzah and Other Raids (4.25). Follow the numbered lessons in order.

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Lesson 049 of 145 • Chapter 4 • Section 4.23

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This short lesson presents the course’s account of the siege and exile of the Banu Nadir, including the alleged plot, the covenant and what the departing community could carry. It introduces questions about the events and their interpretation.

Previous: 048 — The Battle of Uhud (4.22). Next: 050 — The Battle of the Trench (4.24). Follow the numbered lessons in order.

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Lesson 048 of 145 • Chapter 4 • Section 4.22

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What happened at Uhud, and how does the course interpret the defeat? This short lesson considers the Meccan return after Badr, Muhammad’s injuries, the death of Hamza and the historical account cited from al-Tabari. Compare the presentation’s argument with the source in context.

Previous: 047 — Medina After Badr (4.21). Next: 049 — The Exile of the Banu Nadir (4.23). Follow the numbered lessons in order.

REFERENCES USED IN THIS LESSON

1. al-Tabari, The History of al-Tabari, Volume 7, page 133

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Lesson 047 of 145 • Chapter 4 • Section 4.21 Understanding and Refuting Islam | Truth Booster This lesson examines the course’s account of Muhammad’s relations with Jewish communities after Badr, including the Banu Qaynuqa, treaties, the siege and the cited historical reports. Compare the passages from Ibn Ishaq and al-Tabari with Quran 8:58 and 5:51, and distinguish the historical sources from the presentation’s interpretation. Previous: 046 — The Battle of Badr (4.20). Next: 048 — The Battle of Uhud (4.22). Follow the numbered lessons in order. REFERENCES USED IN THIS LESSON 1. Ibn Ishaq, The Life of Muhammad, Guillaume's translation, page 363 2. al-Tabari, The History of al-Tabari, The Foundation of the Community, Volume 7, page 86, translated by M. V. McDonald, State University of New York Press, 1987 3. Quran, Surah al-Anfal, 8:58 (Hilali–Khan translation) https://quranx.com/8.58 https://quran.com/8/58 4. Quran, Surah al-Maidah, 5:51 (Hilali and Khan translation) https://quranx.com/5.51 https://quran.com/5/51 5. al-Tabari, The History of al-Tabari, Volume 7, page 95 6. Ibn Ishaq, The Life of Muhammad, Guillaume, page 369 Read the sources in context and engage people with respect. Free Christian books and further teaching: https://truthbooster.com/ AI-generated narration.

Lesson 046 of 145 • Chapter 4 • Section 4.20 Understanding and Refuting Islam | Truth Booster This lesson examines the Battle of Badr, the treatment of captives and the three questions discussed in the course’s account from Ibn Ishaq. It compares the cited hadith, historical passage and Quranic texts. Read the sources in context and evaluate the presentation’s conclusions. Previous: 045 — The Changing Qiblah (4.19). Next: 047 — 4.21 Muhammad's Increased Hostility toward the Jews. Follow the numbered lessons in order. REFERENCES USED IN THIS LESSON 1. Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume 5, Book 59, Hadith 360 (USC-MSA English translation) https://quranx.com/Hadith/Bukhari/USC-MSA/Volume-5/Book-59 https://sunnah.com/bukhari 2. Quran, Surah al-Anfal, 8:67 (Hilali and Khan translation) https://quranx.com/8.67 https://quran.com/8/67 3. Ibn Ishaq, The Life of Muhammad, Guillaume's translation, page 136 4. Quran, Surah al-Kahf, 18:9–27 (Pickthall translation) https://quranx.com/18.9 https://quran.com/18/9 5. Quran, Surah al-Kahf, 18:83–91 (Pickthall translation) https://quranx.com/18.83 https://quran.com/18/83 6. Quran, Surah al-Isra, 17:85–86 (Pickthall translation) https://quranx.com/17.85 https://quran.com/17/85 Read the sources and engage people with respect. Free Christian books and further teaching: https://truthbooster.com/ AI-generated narration.