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.

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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 Battle of Qadisiyah was fought between the Muslims and the Persian (Sassanian) Empire.
• Year: 636 AD (15 AH)
• Caliph: Hazrat Umar (R.A.)
• Muslim Commander: Hazrat Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (R.A.)
• Persian Commander: Rostam Farrokhzad

Last verified on 19-07-2026

Explanation

• Suggested by: Hazrat Salman Al-Farsi (R.A)
• Battle Name: Battle of Khandaq (Battle of the Trench)
• Start Date: March 627 AD (5 AH)
• Duration: 27 days
• Place: Madinah (Yathrib)

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Explanation

• Stay in Makkah: 15 days
• Event: Conquest of Makkah (Fatah Makkah)
• Date: 20 Ramadan, 8 AH (630 AD)
• Companions: 10,000
• Camel: Al-Qaswa (Al-Kaswa) with Hazrat Usama bin Zaid (RA) riding behind him.

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Explanation

• Commander: Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
• Event: Conquest of Makkah (Fatah Makkah)
• Date: 20 Ramadan, 8 AH (630 AD)
• Companions: 10,000
• Favorite Camel: Al-Qaswa (Al-Kaswa)

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Explanation

• Battle: Battle of Uhud
• Year: 3 AH (625 AD)
• Location: Mount Uhud, Madinah
• Martyr: Hazrat Hamza (RA)
• Killed by: Wahshi ibn Harbl
• The Holy Prophet (ﷺ) gave him the title "Sayyid al-Shuhada" (Leader of the Martyrs).

Last verified on 19-07-2026

Explanation

• The Battle of Siffin was fought between Caliph Hazrat Ali (RA) and Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan (RA).
• It was fought in 37 AH (657 CE).
• The battle took place near the Euphrates River at Siffin (present-day Syria).

Additional information:

• Battle of the Camel (Jamal): 36 AH (656 CE)
• Battle of Nahrawan: 38 AH (658 CE)

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

• The Jewish warrior Marhab was killed by Hazrat Ali (RA) during the Battle of Khybar.
• The Battle of Khybar took place in 7 AH (628 AD).
• Hazrat Ali (RA) was given the Muslim army's flag by the Holy Prophet (ﷺ).
• After defeating Marhab, the Muslims captured the forts of Khybar.

Last verified on 19-07-2026