Preparing for the Battle of Uhud

Both sides prepare for the Battle of Uhud soon after Imam Hasan's birth: - The battle was instigated by the Meccan's desire for revenge, the insult they felt from Islam, and the economic strain they had landed under - Abu Sufyan's attempts at raising an army - Hind's support of the army - Prophet Muhammad's investigation when an undercover Muslim informs him of Abu Sufyan's army - How Prophet Muhammad held his war council and respected his follower's wishes Practical lessons: - Importance of consultative leadership - Appreciating the wisdom of elders - Youth tend to be overzealous - Certain Islamic rulings only apply to the Prophet - No shaming: Those who gave poor advice were not blamed even though going out to meet Quraysh was a sub-optimal option Lecture notes available at http://www.why-quran.org/?p=482 . Subscribe at http://www.why-quran.org/subscribe to watch the lectures live and participate in the Q&A at the end of each class. Video recording of this lecture + Q&A available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl87UnuBTw4&list=PLpkB0iwLgfTat-Pgh4W3WFmupPamiC9UT .