An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
15. Divine Succour
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SECRECY IS OF THE ESSENCE IN LAUNCHING
AN ATTACK
When the Quraysh broke the terms of the Treaty of
Hudaybiyah, the Prophet issued instructions to his
people to make ready for departure; the Prophet’s
own household were also to make their
preparations. At that time Abu Bakr visited Aishah,
his daughter and wife of the Prophet, while she was
packing the latter’s belongings. “Has the Prophet
told you to prepare for a journey?” asked Abu Bakr.
When Aishah said that he had, Abu Bakr asked her
where she thought the Prophet intended to go.” “I
do not honestly know,” replied his daughter.
(IBN HISHAM,
AL-SIRAH AN-NABA WIYYAH
)
