Al-Ahzab (The Armies of Enemies)
Surah 33 · Verse 9
O you who believe! remember Allah’s favour on you when the armies came (against) you (at the battle of trench) {1}, and We sent against them wind and forces which you did not see while Allah is a Seer of that which you do,
These verses deal with the battle of trench. Refer to Note No.1 (33:9) of Explanatory Notes in Verse 21 we are ordered to follow the example of Prophet Muhammed (PBH).
Battle of Trench (5 H):
This relates to the siege of Madina by the combined forces of the Quraysh and their allies numbering 24,000, while the muslims were only 3000. A trench was dug around Madina for the security of the city. Both parties remained in their camps for nearly a month without any other acts of hostility than shooting of arrows and slinging of stones. Finally, a strong wind blew for 3 continuous days and uprooted all the tents of the enemy. This disturbed them to such an extent that they had to go back disappointed. During the period of the siege there was more of tension than any act of hostility.
