Explanation

• The Holy Prophet (ﷺ) participated in the Fijar War (Harb al-Fijar) before Prophethood.
• The war took place during his youth, around 590 AD.
• He assisted his uncles by collecting and handing them arrows.
• Age of the Prophet (ﷺ): About 15–20 years.
• Harb al-Fijar means "The Sacrilegious War" because fighting took place during the sacred months.

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Explanation

• Also known as: Expedition of Usra
• Year: 630 AD / 9 AH (Rajab)
• Location: Tabook (northwest Arabia)
• Muslim army: around 30,000 soldiers
• Type: Ghazwa (Prophet PBUH participated)
• Outcome: No direct battle (bloodless)
• Reason: Rumors of Byzantine attack

Additional information:

• “Ghazwa” = battle in which Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) participated
• First Ghazwa = Ghazwat-ul-Abwa (Waddan)

Last verified on 16-03-2026

Explanation

• The Battle of Siffin was fought in 37 AH (657 CE).
• It was fought between Caliph Hazrat Ali (RA) and Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan (RA).
• The battle took place near the Euphrates River at Siffin (present-day Syria).

Additional information:

• Battle of the Camel (Jamal): 36 AH (656 CE)
• Battle of Nahrawan: 38 AH (658 CE)

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

• 12 Muslims were martyred in the Battle of Mu'tah in 629 AD (8 AH).
• Muhajirun martyred: 4
• Ansar martyred: 8

Additional information:

• The battle was fought between the Muslims and the Byzantine Empire near Mu'tah (Jordan).

The three martyred commanders were:

1. Zayd ibn Harithah (RA)
2. Ja'far ibn Abi Talib (RA)
3. Abdullah ibn Rawahah (RA)

Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA) led the army after them and earned the title "Saifullah" (The Sword of Allah).

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Explanation

• Fought Between: Quraysh and Qays (Hawazin)
• War Name: Harb al-Fijar (Sacrilegious War)
• Period: Around 590 CE (before Prophethood)
• Prophet's Age: About 20 years
• Participation: Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) helped by collecting arrows for his uncles.

Last verified on 14-07-2026