What title was given to Khalid bin Waleed after the Battle of Mu'tah?

After the Battle of Mu'tah (629 AD), the Holy Prophet (PBUH) gave Khalid bin al-Walid (RA) the title 'Sword of Allah' (Saifullah). Khalid had taken command after three earlier commanders were martyred and managed a tactical retreat.

What is another name for the Conquest of Makkah?

The Conquest of Makkah (8 A.H., Ramadan) is also known as Aam-ul-Fatah (Year of Victory). It is also referred to as Fatah Makkah. The Quran calls the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah — which led to the conquest — Fatah al-Mubeen (Clear Victory).

How many Muslims participated in the Battle of Badr?

313 Muslims participated in the Battle of Badr against 950 Quraysh fighters. Despite being heavily outnumbered (roughly 1:3), the Muslims achieved a decisive victory. 14 Muslims were martyred and 70 Quraysh were killed while another 70 were taken captive.

Which battle was the last led personally by the Holy Prophet?

The Battle of Hunayn (Shawwal, 8 A.H., 630 AD) was the last battle led personally by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Muslim army numbered 12,000 against 20,000 opponents. It is mentioned in the Quran in Surah At-Tawbah (9:25–26).

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Q: When did the Battle of Badr take place?

The Battle of Badr took place on 17th Ramadan, 2 A.H. (March 17, 624 AD). The Muslims numbered 313 against an opposing force of 950 Quraysh fighters. It was the first major battle of Islam and ended in a decisive Muslim victory.

Q: Who suggested digging a trench in the Battle of Khandaq?

Hazrat Salman al-Farsi (RA) suggested digging a trench (khandaq) as a defensive strategy for the Battle of Khandaq (627 AD). This was a military tactic he knew from Persia. It was a novel idea in Arabia at the time.

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Important Battles of Early Islam — Complete Reference for Competitive Exams

Questions on the battles, patrols and invasions of early Islam are among the most consistently tested topics in Pakistan’s competitive examinations. Whether you are preparing for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, CSS, PMS, OTS or CTS, expect 4–8 MCQs from this chapter in every One Paper Islamic Studies paper. This page covers all major battles from Battle of Badr (2 A.H.) to Battle of Tabuk (9 A.H.), along with the Truce of Hudaybiyyah and Conquest of Makkah, with every date, troop count and key personality that examiners have ever tested.

Battle Strength Comparison — Quick Reference

Battle	Muslims	Opponents	Muslim Commander
Battle of Badr	313	950	Holy Prophet (PBUH)
Battle of Uhud	700	3,000	Holy Prophet (PBUH)
Battle of Khandaq (Trench)	3,000	10,000	Holy Prophet (PBUH)
Battle of Khaybar	1,600	14,000	Holy Prophet (PBUH)
Battle of Mu’tah	3,000	100,000	Khalid bin Waleed (RA)
Battle of Hunayn	12,000	20,000	Holy Prophet (PBUH)
Conquest of Makkah	10,000	—	Holy Prophet (PBUH)
Battle of Yarmouk	40,000	240,000	Khalid bin Waleed (RA)
Battle of Walaj	15,000	30,000	Khalid bin Waleed (RA)
Battle of Chains	18,000	20,000	Khalid bin Waleed (RA)

Key Events Timeline

Battle / Event	Date (Hijri)	Year (AD)	Key Fact
Saif Al-Bahr Platoon	Ramadan 1 A.H.	623 AD	First platoon sent
Ghazwa Al-Abwa’	Safar 2 A.H.	623 AD	Flag-bearer: Hamzah (RA)
Battle of Badr	17 Ramadan, 2 A.H.	624 AD	First major battle; 313 vs 950
Battle of Uhud	3rd Shawwal, 3 A.H.	625 AD	Prophet lost 4 teeth; 70 martyred
Battle of Khandaq	Shawwal, 5 A.H.	627 AD	Trench strategy by Salman (RA)
Truce of Hudaybiyyah	6 A.H.	628 AD	Written by Hazrat Ali (RA)
Battle of Khaybar	Muharram, 7 A.H.	628 AD	5th important battle
Battle of Mu’tah	Jumada al-Awwal, 8 A.H.	629 AD	Khalid titled Sword of Allah
Conquest of Makkah	Ramadan, 8 A.H.	630 AD	Aam-ul-Fatah; 10,000 Muslims
Battle of Hunayn	Shawwal, 8 A.H.	630 AD	Last battle led by Prophet (PBUH)
Battle of Tabuk	9 A.H.	631 AD	Last major expedition

Battle of Badr — Key Facts

Date: 17th Ramadan, 2 A.H. (March 17, 624 AD) | Muslims: 313 | Quraysh: 950

Muslim martyrs: 14 | Quraysh killed: 70 | Quraysh captured: 70

Notable: Uthman (RA) was absent; Abu Jahl killed by Abdullah ibn Masud (RA); Ruqaiya (RA) died on the day of Badr; Prophet stayed 3 days at Badr after the battle; Abu Bakr (RA) advised taking ransom for prisoners.

Important Battles of Islam — Frequently Asked Questions

The Battle of Badr took place on 17th Ramadan, 2 A.H. (March 17, 624 AD). The Muslims numbered 313 against an opposing force of 950 Quraysh fighters. It was the first major battle of Islam and ended in a decisive Muslim victory. 14 Muslims were martyred and 70 Quraysh were killed while 70 were captured.

Hazrat Salman al-Farsi (RA) suggested digging a trench (khandaq) as a defensive strategy for the Battle of Khandaq (627 AD). This was a military tactic he knew from Persia and was entirely novel in Arabia. 6 days were spent digging the trench, which effectively neutralised the 10,000-strong enemy coalition.

After the Battle of Mu’tah (629 AD), the Holy Prophet (PBUH) gave Hazrat Khalid bin al-Walid (RA) the title Saifullah (Sword of Allah). Three commanders were martyred before him — Zaid bin Haritha (RA), Jafar ibn Abi Talib (RA), and Abdullah ibn Rawaha (RA) — before Khalid took command and led a successful tactical retreat.

The Conquest of Makkah (Ramadan, 8 A.H.) is also known as Aam-ul-Fatah (Year of Victory) and Fatah Makkah. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) entered Makkah with 10,000 Muslim forces. The Quran refers to the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah — which paved the way for the conquest — as Fatah al-Mubeen (Clear Victory) in Surah Al-Fath.

The Battle of Uhud (3rd Shawwal, 3 A.H., 625 AD) was fought as a revenge for the Battle of Badr. After their humiliating defeat at Badr, the Quraysh of Makkah — led by Abu Sufyan — marched toward Madinah with 3,000 soldiers. During the journey, the hypocrite leader Abdullah ibn Ubay separated from the Muslim army, reducing it to 700 fighters.

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