Explanation

• Date: 17 Ramadan, 2 AH / 624 CE
• Battle Name: Ghazwa-e-Badr
• Place: Badr (near Madinah)
• Between: Muslims and Makkans (Quraysh)
• Muslim Leader: Muhammad (SAW)

Additional information:

• Muslims: around 313 soldiers
• Number of Muslim martyrs: 14
• Quraysh Army: around 1000 soldiers
• Muslim horses: 2
• Muslim camels: around 70

Last updated 08 Nov 2026 by NA

Explanation

• Battle of Qadsia was fought in 15 Hijri (16–19 November 636 AD).
• It took place during the caliphate of Hazrat Umar (RA).
• It was a major battle between Muslims and the Persian Empire.
• Location: Al-Qādisiyyah, Iraq
• Commander (Muslims): Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas (RA)

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) conquered the Fort of Qamus.
• This happened during the Battle of Khaybar.
• The fort belonged to the Jewish tribe of Khaybar (Banu Nadir).
• Year: 7 AH / 628 AD
• Muslim martyrs: 15
• Opponents killed: ~93

Last verified on 27-04-2026

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

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