Explanation

• Ghazwa-e-Ahzab or Battle of the Trench was fought in 5 A.H (627 CE).

Additional information:

• Muslims: ~3,000; Kufar: ~10,000; Munafiqeen: ~10,000 involved.
• Lasted 30 days; fought by Arabian & Jewish tribes of Yathrib.
• Hazrat Salman Al-Farsi suggested digging the trench to defend the city.

Last verified 13-03-2026

Explanation

• Around 360–70 Huffaz (Quran memorizers) were martyred (varies in reports)
• Year: 11 AH / 632 CE (December) during caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr
• Opponent: Musaylimah the Liar
• Muslims Martyred: around 1,200 (including many Huffaz)
• Place: Yamama (Arabia)

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• Abraha was the ruler of Yemen.
• His army included elephants, so the event is called the Year of the Elephant.
• Allah protected the Kaaba and destroyed Abraha's army.
• The event occurred around 570 CE, the traditional year of the birth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Last update 0n 21-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• The last commander-in-chief during this battle was Khalid ibn al-Walid
• Fought in the 5th Hijri year
• Also known as the Battle of Khandaq and the Battle of the Confederates.
•  It is a 27-day-long defense.
• Between: Muslims of Yathrib from Arab and Jewish tribes.
• Muslims 3000
• Kufar 10000
• 10000 Munafiqeen
• Hazrat Salman Al-Farsi suggests digging the trench at the time of the Battle of Khandaq

Last update 0n 21-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Date: 20 Ramadan, 8 AH
• Gregorian date: December 629 / January 11, 630 AD
• Leader: Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
• Place: Makkah (Saudi Arabia)
• Occasion: Victory of Muslims over Quraysh

Additional information:

• Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) entered Makkah on his favorite camel Al-Qaswa (القصواء).
• Usama Ibn Zaid (RA) was sitting behind him.
• On the way, Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) recited Surah Al-Fath (48th Surah of the Quran).

Last verified on 01-07-2026