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Examples of Wisdom in the Qur'an

the light of this answer, he is dumbfounded in the face of wis-
dom and truth.

THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD (SAAS)’S EARLY
DEPARTURE FROM HIS HOUSE
Allah draws attention to yet another perceptive action men-
tioned in the Qur’an, "Remember when you left your family
early in the day to install the believers in their battle stations.
Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing". (Surah Al ‘Imran: 121) The
Prophet Muhammad (saas) had left his house early on the brink
of battle to guarantee the safety and success of the believers.
Without a doubt, this approach of his is an important example of
the power of wisdom for all believers.
As can be understood from this example, one of the wisest
precautions to take is to act early in times of great duress. This is
because one who acts in advance can organize everything which
needs to be done beforehand, and also gets the opportunity to
find out what is needed, and which details may have been over-
looked. Hence, the panic and excitement that may be caused by
doing something at the last minute in a rush will be prevented.
Just knowing that there is enough time allows people to think
calmly and clearly. Also in a situation where it is important to act
in a group, it is possible to exchange ideas to get a consensus in
the given time frame.
Furthermore, acting ahead of time gives a person an impor-
tant advantage in the face of unanticipated and unwanted
events. When acting in advance, it is possible to compensate for
any problem that arises.
Our Prophet Muhammad (saas) proves his superior wisdom
by planning ahead and showing us the advantages of acting