Moulavi Gerágh Ali

“ Early wrongs of the Moslem; justification in taking up arms, if taken 3. Commencement of the war; the Koreish being public enemy were liable to be treated as such 4. But the Moslems could not take up arms to redress their wrongs under certain circumstances 5. ”

“ The battle of Badr was defensive on the part of Mohammad. Reasons for the same 9. Mohammad at Medina, owing to the attacks, inroads, and threatening gatherings of the Koreish and other tribes, had hardly time to think of offensive measures 10. Armed opposition of the Koreish to the Moslem pilgrims from Medina in the vicinity of Mecca. The truce of Hodeibia 11. The Koreish again commit hostilities and violate their pledge. War declared against those who had violated the truce. War not carried out 12. War with foes other than Koreish 13. ”