stage of the Islamic action. Allâh wanted the Muslims to follow war ethics dissimilar to those of pre-
Islamic practices. The Muslims are deemed to outdo the others in ethics, values and fine ideals. He  wants to impress on the world that Islam is not merely a theoretical code of life, it is rather mind  cultivation-orientated practical principles. In this context, He established inter and intra-state  relations.
The fast of Ramadan was established as an obligatory observance in the year 2 A.H., appended by the  duty imposed upon Muslims of paying Zakat (alms tax, poor-due) in order to alleviate the burden of  the  needy Emigrants.
A wonderful and striking coincidence was the establishment of Shawwal ‘Eid (the Festival of the Fast-
Breaking) directly after the manifest victory of Badr. It was actually the finest spectacle ever  witnessed  of Muslims leaving their houses praying, acclaiming Allâh’s Name and entertaining His praise at the  top  of their voices in recognition of His favour and grace, and last but not least, the support He rendered  them and through which the forces of the Truth overpowered those of evil.
“And remember when you were few and were reckoned weak in the land, and were afraid that  men might kidnap you, but He provided a safe place for you, strengthened you with His help,  and provided you with good things so that you might be grateful.” 8:26