THE PROPHET STOOD FIRMELY

      In that critical moment of panic and havoc, the prophet stood firmly as ever. He seemed to be calm and watchful, and sure, as if nothing was wrong! His tranquility and firmness inspired and radiated all round him, and stopped the rout of those who had turned their back.

      Hazrat Imam Ali (AS) with a small group of Helpers and Emigrants, which numbered not more than 10 warriors made a fence of themselves arround the prophet, and fought bravely. By the order of the prophet, his uncles Abbas, who had a loud and rough voice, began to call loudly: ``O, you Emigrants! O, you Helpers! Here is our beloved prophet standing firmly among your enemies! Whereto, are you fleeing from God and His Apostle.'' Some of the fleeing Muslims heard that, and took their own control and once again gathered round the prophet and the tide was turned.

      Now there came the turn of Muslims to attack, and make a raid upon the enemy; and it was no long when they were badly defeated. Some were killed, some of them were taken captives, and the rest of them scattered and escaped. Muslims chased them and captured their camps, and their women and children, who were in the field, and also a lot of spoils.