Explanation

• Muslims Martyred: 12
• Year: 8 AH / 630 AD
• Occurred After: Battle of Hunayn
• Location: Ta'if
• Main Opponents: Tribe of Thaqif
• Lasted for: 20 days

Last verified on 02-08-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid (R.A.) was the last Commander-in-Chief of the Battle of Mu'tah.
• He was also known as "Saifullah" (The Sword of Allah).

Additional information:

• Year: 8 AH / 629 AD
• Muslim Army: 3,000
• First 3 Commanders: Zaid bin Harithah (R.A.), Ja'far bin Abi Talib (R.A.), Abdullah bin Rawahah (R.A.)
• This was the first major battle between the Muslims and the Byzantine (Roman) Empire.

Last verified on 02-08-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Abdur Rahman ibn Awf (R.A.) instructed that every surviving veteran of the Battle of Badr should receive 400 gold dinars from his estate.
• This instruction was part of his wasiyyah (will).
• Around 100 veterans of the Battle of Badr were still alive at that time.
• Hazrat Uthman ibn Affan (R.A.) was among those who accepted this gift.

Additional information:

• Battle of Badr: 17 Ramadan, 2 AH (624 AD)
• Muslim army at Badr: Approximately 313
• Quraysh army: Approximately 1,000

Last verified on 28-07-2026

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