Explanation

• Date: 23 March 625 AD (3 AH)
• Place: Valley of Uhud, near Madina
• Muslim Army: ~1000
• Enemy Army: ~3000
• 50 skilled archers were placed on Mount Uhud by Prophet Muhammad
• It was between Muslims and the Quraish of Makkah.
• The leader of the Quraish was Abu Sufyan.
• The battle is mentioned in the Qur'an (Surah Aal-e-Imran).

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

The Battle of Khandaq is also known as the Battle of the Trench and the Battle of the Confederates.

It was a 27-day-long defense by Muslims of Yasrab (now Medina). 

Took place in Shawwal – Dhu al-Qi'dah, 5 A.H (627 C.E).

Last updated by NA on 22-April-2026

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

Explanation

• Signed in 6 AH, valid for 10 years.
• Scribed by Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A).
• Suhail bin Amr signed on behalf of Mecca.
• Hudaibiyah is the name of a tree.
• Occurred during the time of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• Between Muhammad ﷺ (representing Medina) and the Qurayshi tribe of Mecca.
• Called "Fatah Al-Mubeen" (the clear victory) in Surah Al-Fatah.
• Contained 7 clauses.

Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

Explanation

• Prophet Muhammad personally participated in 27 to 29 total military Ghazwat
• The battles led by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) are called Ghazwas.

Holy Prophet (PBUH) personally participated in about 9 of them

1. Badr (fought three times)
2. Uhud
3. Bani Mustalaq
4. Khandaq
5. Bani Quraizhah
6. Khayber
7. Fathu Makkah
8. Hunain
9. Taif

Last updated question NS on 10-09-2026

Explanation

• Sariyya refers to a military expedition or battle in which the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did not personally participate.
• These were usually led by his companions to spread Islam or defend the community.

Additional information:

• Ghazwa: A battle attended by Holy Prophet (PBUH).

Last verified on 09-09-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Ali (RA) did not participate in the Battle of Tabuk.
• He was ordered by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to stay in Madinah.
• He acted as a caretaker of the Muslim community and Ahl-e-Bait.
• The expedition of Tabuk took place in 9 AH (630 AD).
• It was a major military campaign against the Byzantine forces.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• 70 infidels were killed in Ghazwa Badr.

• Number of Muslim martyrs: 14
• 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

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• First Ghazwa (Battle) took place between Muslims and Kuffar is Ghazwa Abwa.
• Ghazwa Abwa is the First Ghazwa of Islam.
• Ghazwa Wadan is another name for this battle.
• Abwa is the first expedition, in which the Holy Prophet (PBUH), with 60 Muhajireen, left Madinah with the goal of jihad for the first time in the month of Safar 2 AH.

Last verified 09-09-2026

Explanation

• Confederate commander: Abu Sufyan ibn Harb
• Battle: Khandaq / Ditch (Ahzab)
• Date: 5 AH / 627 CE
• Muslim commander: Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
• Key strategy: Muslims dug a trench around exposed parts of Madinah on the advice of Hazrat Salman al-Farsi (RA).

Last verified on 09-09-2026