In the Battle of Mu'tah, was the martyrdom of the three commanders, Zayd ibn Harithah, Ja'far ibn Abi Talib, and 'Abd Allah ibn Rawhah, the primary cause of the Muslims' defeat?
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The questioner : In the Battle of Mu'tah, was the martyrdom of the three commanders—Zayd ibn Harithah, Ja'far ibn Abi Talib, and 'Abd Allah ibn Rawhah—the primary cause behind the Muslims' defeat in this battle, or was the numerical superiority of the Romans and their tribal allies the cause? I ask for your guidance.
The Shaykh : The cause was the multitude of the Muslims' enemies in this battle. Therefore, when Khalid ibn al-Walid (may Allah be pleased with him) took the banner and withdrew with them to a safe place, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: or he said: Sahih al-Bukhari 2942 The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) considered safety from defeat to be a victory, for the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) deemed it a victory because it delivered the believers from their enemy. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you. This is listener Muhammad 'Awadh al-Zahrani from Riyadh, who sent this message saying: May peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you, O honorable Shaykh (may Allah preserve him).
The Shaykh : The cause was the multitude of the Muslims' enemies in this battle. Therefore, when Khalid ibn al-Walid (may Allah be pleased with him) took the banner and withdrew with them to a safe place, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Then Khalid took it, and Allah granted victory through him
ثم أخذها خالد ففتح الله عليهat whose hands Allah will grant victory
فتح الله على يديهThe questioner : May Allah reward you. This is listener Muhammad 'Awadh al-Zahrani from Riyadh, who sent this message saying: May peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you, O honorable Shaykh (may Allah preserve him).