Explanation

Three army commanders were martyred in the Battle of Mu'tah in 629 AD (8 AH).

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

After their martyrdom, Khalid ibn al-Walid took command and safely led the Muslim army back.

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Explanation

• About 20 women attended the Battle of Khyber and served the Muslim army.
• The Battle of Khyber took place in 7 AH (628 CE).
• The women provided water, food, first aid, and care for the wounded.
• Among the women who served was Umm Sulaym (RA), who assisted the wounded and supplied water.

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Explanation

• The Battle of Mu'tah lasted for 7 days.
• Year: 8 AH / 629 CE
• Muslim Army: About 3,000 soldiers
• Byzantine & Allied Forces: Approximately 100,000–200,000

The three commanders martyred were:

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

Due to his exceptional leadership in this battle, Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA) received the title "Saifullah" (The Sword of Allah).

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Explanation

• Hazrat Ja'far bin Abi Talib (RA) was martyred while carrying the Islamic flag during the Battle of Mu'tah.
• After the martyrdom of Hazrat Zaid bin Harithah (RA), Hazrat Ja'far (RA) took the flag.
• He fought bravely until he was martyred while holding the banner.
• After him, Hazrat Abdullah bin Rawahah (RA) carried the flag and was also martyred.
• The battle took place in 8 AH (629 CE) near Mu'tah in present-day Jordan.

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Explanation

• Hazrat Ayesha’s (RA) white scarf was used as a flag during Ghazwa-e-Badr.
• The scarf was reportedly tied as a banner and carried by Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA).

Additional information:

• Date: 17 Ramadan, 2 AH (13 March 624 CE)
• Location: Badr (near Madinah)
• Muslim Army: About 313 soldiers
• Quraysh Army: About 1,000 soldiers
• First major battle between: The Muslims and the Quraysh of Makkah

Last verified on 09-07-2026