Explanation

• Hazrat Umar (RA) presented half of his wealth during the Battle of Tabuk (9 AH / 630 CE).
• Intended to surpass Abu Bakr (RA)
• Abu Bakr (RA) then gave all his wealth, leaving "Allah and His Messenger"
• Umar (RA) admitted: "I could never outdo him"

Last updated 25-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• 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)
• Also known as: Expedition of Usra
• 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

• 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