Divine Succour

Secrecy is of the essence in launching an attack When the Quraysh broke the terms of the Treaty of Hudaybiyah, the Prophet issued instructions to his people to make ready for departure; the Prophet’s own household were also to make their preparations. At that time Abu Bakr visited Aishah, his daughter and wife of the Prophet, while she was packing the latter’s belongings. “Has the Prophet told you to prepare for a journey?” asked Abu Bakr. When Aishah said that he had, Abu Bakr asked her where she thought the Prophet intended to go.” “I do not honestly know,” replied his daughter. (IBN HISHAM, AL-SIRAH AN-NABAWIYYAH)