Explanation

• The Visigothic King Roderic was defeated at the Battle of Guadalete (711 CE) by Tariq ibn Ziyad.
• This battle marked the beginning of Muslim rule in Spain (Al-Andalus).
• Tariq ibn Ziyad led the initial crossing from North Africa into Iberia.
• The victory led to rapid Islamic expansion in the Iberian Peninsula.

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Explanation

• Battle of Yarmouk: Fought between the Byzantine Empire and Muslim forces under Khalid bin Waleed.
• Dates: August 15 to August 20, 636 AD.
• Location: Near the Yarmouk River.
• Caliphate: During the reign of Hazrat Umar (RA).
• Result: Decisive victory for the Muslims, marking the end of Byzantine rule in Syria.

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Explanation

• The Battle of Yamama was fought against Musaylimah al-Kadhdhab, a self-proclaimed prophet.
• The battle took place in 11 AH (632 CE) during the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA).
• It was part of the Ridda Wars (Wars of Apostasy) against false prophets and rebels.
• The battle occurred in the region of Yamama (Najd, Arabia).
• Muslims defeated Musaylimah’s forces.
• Military commander: Hazrat Khalid bin Walid (RA)

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Explanation

• Also called Ghazwa-e-Ahzab or Battle of the Trench.
• It 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.

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Explanation

• Year: 8 AH (630 CE)
• Month: Shawwal (1st)
• Location: Valley of Hunain (near Ta’if)
• Opponents: Hawazin and Thaqif tribes
• Muslim army: About 12,000 soldiers

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