Explanation

• Battle Name: Ghazwa-e-Badr
• Date: 17 Ramadan, 2 AH / 624 CE
• Place: Badr (near Madinah)
• Between: Muslims and Makkans (Quraysh)
• Muslim Leader: Muhammad (SAW)

Additional information:

• Muslims: around 313 soldiers
• Quraysh Army: around 1000 soldiers
• Muslim horses: 2
• Muslim camels: around 70
• Number of Muslim martyrs: 14

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• In 711 AD, Tariq initiated the conquest of Spain
• Leading to the establishment of the Emirate of Cordoba
• He was the Umayyad commander Launched the Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula
• He led a Berber army across the Strait of Gibraltar
• Defeated the Visigothic King Roderic at the Battle of Guadalete
• "Gibraltar" is derived from the Arabic name Jabal Ṭāriq
• The conquest lasted from 711 to 718 AD

Explanation

• Total Ghazwat: Historical accounts list 27.
• Mentioned in the Quran: 12.
• The first ghazwa is the Battle
• Last Ghazwa of Holy Prophet (PBUH): Ghazwa tabook

Additional information:

• Battle of Badr: Mentioned in Surah Ali 'Imran and Al-Anfal.
• Battle of Uhud: Discussed in Surah Ali 'Imran.
• Battle of Ahzab (Trench): Described in Surah Al-Ahzab.
• Battle of Hunayn: Mentioned in Surah At-Tawbah.
• Battle of Tabuk: Discussed in Surah At-Tawbah

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• The Battle of Badr is the first battle of Islam
• On 17 Ramadan, 2 AH (March 13, 624 CE)
• "Badr" means "full moon" in Arabic.
• Also called Furqan and The Day of the Criterion.
• Took place in the valley of Badr, located in the Hejazi region
• Muslims: Approx. 313 men (82 Muhajirun and 231 Ansar).
• Quraysh: Approx. 1000 soldiers led by Abu Jahl.
• 82-85 Muhajirun and 231 Ansar (61 from Aws and 170 from Khazraj).
• 2 horses and 70 camels.
• Fourteen Muslims were killed, while 70 Kufar were killed and 70 captured.

Last updated question by NA 22-April-2026

Explanation

• In Islamic teachings, booty (Ghanimah) refers to wealth gained during lawful battle.
• The Holy Quran clearly explains its distribution and ownership.
• Initially, its authority belongs to Allah and His Prophet (PBUH).
• The rule of booty is mentioned in Surah Al-Anfal.
• One-fifth (Khums) was reserved for collective welfare and needy groups.

Last verified on 12-05-2026