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It should also be noted that there are many instances in the Qur’aan where the
Prophet’s mistakes were openly corrected. For example, when the Prophet (r)
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accepted ransom for the prisoners of Badr, the following verse was revealed:

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“It is not fitting for a prophet to take prisoners until he has established
himself in the land (by overcoming the enemy in war). You all desire
the fleeting gains of this world while Allaah wishes (for you the fruit
of) the next world. And Allaah is Powerful and Wise. Had it not been
for a previous decree by Allaah, you all would have been struck with a
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severe punishment.”

Another example is when the Prophet (r) brushed aside ‘Abdullaah ibn Umm
Maktoom, who had asked that he be taught the Qur’aan. The Prophet (r) had
been earnestly engaged with a group of Qurayshee leaders whom he was calling
to Islaam. Allaah revealed the following verses:

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The first major battle fought against the people of Makkah. It occurred one year after the
migration to Madeenah.
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Soorah al-Anfaal (8):67-68.

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