It happened on the 5th of RamadanThe holy month of Ramadan throughout the ages was not just a month of worship and tranquility, but rather it was a record full of major transformations and events that changed the course of history.
On the fifth of Ramadan, Islamic and human memory is crowded with situations that vary between military victories, blessed marriages, political transformations, and even tragedies that left scars in the heart of the nation. In this report, we review a tour between the two books of history to extrapolate the events this day brought in years past.
The most prominent social and religious events
– The Messenger’s marriage, peace and blessings be upon him, to “Mother of the Poor” (4 AH):
This day witnessed the conjunction of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, with Mrs. Zainab bint Khuzaymah, may God be pleased with her, who was nicknamed “Mother of the Poor” due to her extreme kindness and benevolence.
This marriage was a model of solidarity and consolation, and she only stayed with him for a few months until God took her life.
– The polytheists prostrating behind the Prophet, peace and blessings of God be upon him (5 from the Mission)
In a majestic incident, the Prophet, peace and blessings of God be upon him, recited Surah Al-Najm in the Sacred House of God, and when he reached the Almighty’s saying: So prostrate to God and worship, he, peace and blessings of God be upon him, prostrated and the Muslims prostrated with him. The polytheists could not contain themselves from the awe of the Qur’an, so they fell down in prostration. This is the incident with which the immigrants from Abyssinia thought that Mecca had converted to Islam.
Military movements and conquests
– Preparing for the Battle of Al-Ahzab (5 AH):
On this day, the features of Islamic steadfastness began to take shape to confront the gathering of tribes (parties) around Medina, as Muslims began preparing for one of the most dangerous challenges facing the emerging state.
– Declaration of Ottoman war on the Roman Empire (1073 AH):
After stability that lasted 56 years, the Ottoman Empire declared war because the Germans built a castle on the border, which redrew the map of conflicts in Europe at that time.
– The Ottoman occupation of Tabriz (1336 AH):
Coinciding with the end of World War I, the Ottoman army was able to enter the Iranian city of Tabriz to strengthen its influence in that turbulent region.
– Lod Massacre (1367 AH)
One of the bleeding wounds on this day was the Zionist commando gangs committing a hideous massacre in the city of Lod, Palestine, as part of “Operation Danny,” which led to the martyrdom of hundreds and the displacement of the population.
– Battle of Bir al-Ghabi in Libya (1342 AH)
The Libyan Mujahideen wrote a heroic epic against the invading Italian forces, emphasizing the continuation of the spirit of resistance despite the imbalance of power.
– “Falaka” activity in Tunisia (1373 AH):
The Tunisian resistance movement (Falaga) intensified its operations against French colonialism, inspired by the spirit of liberation from French defeats in other regions of the world.
Political transformations
– Ali bin Musa Al-Rida pledged allegiance (201 AH)
The Abbasid Caliph Al-Ma’mun pledged allegiance to Imam Ali bin Musa Al-Rida as ruler of the covenant, in a political attempt to bring the Alawite house closer to the Abbasid authority and unify the ranks of the nation.
– Handover of Larache (1019 AH)
This day witnessed a painful event in the Maghreb, as Sheikh Al-Mamoun handed over the city of Larache to King Philip III of Spain, which sparked widespread dissatisfaction at the time.
