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

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

Explanation

• Battle: Badr
• Date: 13 March 624 CE (17 Ramadan, 2 AH)
• Real Name: Amr ibn Hisham al-Makhzumi
• Initially wounded by: Mu'awwidh ibn 'Afrā' and Mu'ādh ibn 'Amr ibn al-Jamūḥ
• Finally killed by: Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (RA)

Last verified on 14-07-2026

Explanation

• Year: 5 A.H. (626–627 AD)
• Opponent: Banu Mustaliq, led by Al-Harith ibn Abi Dirar.
• Reason: They were preparing to attack Madinah.
• Other Name: Battle of Muraysi', named after the nearby water source.

Additional information:

• Battle of Badr – 2 A.H. (624 AD)
• Battle of Uhud – 3 A.H. (625 AD)
• Battle of Khandaq (Ahzab) – 5 A.H. (627 AD)
• Battle of Khaybar – 7 A.H. (628–629 AD)

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• The Al-Hudaibiyah Treaty was signed in 6 AH for 10 years.
  
• It was scribed by Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A).
• Hudaibiyah is the name of tree.
• It is referred to as "Fatah Al-Mubeen" (the clear victory) in Surah Al-Fatah.
• The event occurred during the time of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad SAW.
• It was a pivotal agreement between Muhammad ﷺ representing Medina and the Qurayshi tribe of Mecca.
• Suhail bin Amr signed on behalf of Mecca.
• It contained 7 clauses.

Last verified on 01-04-2026