Page 144 - Self-Sacrifice in the Qur'an's Moral Teachings
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At the time of the battle of Badr, during
the second year of the Prophet's (saas) resi-
dence in Madinah, the tiny Muslim com-
munity was unprepared for war.
However, the Companions' courage
and willingness to sacrifice what they
valued did not lessen. By declaring
that they "will not hold back from any
act of service or self-sacrifice," 29 Abu
Bakr (ra) and Umar (ra) expressed their
dedication to the Prophet (saas). All of the other
Companions were just as eager and determined. For
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