The reason for the naming of the Battle of the Trench
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Question:
The presenter: Honorable Shaykh, this questioner asks: Why was the Battle of the Trench given this name?
Answer:
The Shaykh: Because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) dug a trench around Madinah. He dug a trench around Madinah on the advice of Salman al-Farisi (may Allah be pleased with him). When the disbelievers came to the trench, they were unable to breach it, so Allah made it beneficial for the Muslims.
The presenter: Honorable Shaykh, this questioner asks: Why was the Battle of the Trench given this name?
Answer:
The Shaykh: Because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) dug a trench around Madinah. He dug a trench around Madinah on the advice of Salman al-Farisi (may Allah be pleased with him). When the disbelievers came to the trench, they were unable to breach it, so Allah made it beneficial for the Muslims.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب الحجر على المدين وبيع ماله في قضاء دينه — islamhouse.com (1:00:40)
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