As we have already stated; in the beginning the battle of OHUD went on favour of Muslims. They slew many of their enemies, and the rest were withdrawing from action, when the Muslim archers who were ordered strictly to maintain discipline and leave not their posts; they disobeyed the prophet's order, and ran in pursuit, attracted by the prospect of booty and plunder! Here the enemy's cavalry took advantage of the opening left by the archers, and after a severe hand-to-hand fight, they killed more than seventy Muslims, and injured many more than that, but in spite of all that, there was not a rout, due to the mettle, wisdom, and managing power of Mohammad(AS).

      When Muslims were returning back from Ohud to Medina, they were engaged in some dispute that: `Allah had given them the promise for their success, and victory, but His promise had not been carried out!'

      The above verse (No. 152) revealed to answer such childish questions or foolish objections, that some of the hypocrites or simple - minded put forth on discussion, and also to explain the causes of Muslim's failure in that war:

      ``Allah did fulfill His promise of giving you victory, when you slew them by His leave, and made them to run away and escape in panic.'' God's promise was on work until you observed discipline and order, obeying your leader. But you should never think that victory comes for nothing and ON NO condition! You could have the final victory provided you had followed the orders and observed the necessary discipline which had been made incumbent upon you by your Lord:

      But when you saw what you loved (of success and booty) you disputed about the command of your commander and disobeyed it.'' It was that disorder and disobedience of yours that caused your failure and defeat; but at last through His Extensive Mercy, Allah forgave you that and prevented your annihilation.