What is the battle of badr?

The battle of Badr was a turning point in the history of Islam, due to its importance it was mentioned in the Holy Quran. It shows us that number is not important and that the power is in the hands of Allah. even though the Muslim army was nearly 313 and the Quraysh army was nearly 1000, Muslims won the battle.

When was the battle of Badr?

If you are asking, Did the Battle of Badr take place in Ramadan? The answer is yes. The battle of Badr took place on the 17th of Ramadan, after two years from the Hijrah (migration) to Madinah. The battle occurred in a small town called Badr.

Battle of Badr story

The Badr War was a huge turning point for Muslims, it happened in the month of Ramadan, two years after the migration to Madinah. When the prophet Muhammad heard about the wealthy caravan that was led by Abu Sufyan he decided to raid it instead of the caravan that the Quraish seized from the Muslims during their migration to Madinah.

Therefore, Quraish gathered their forces and the battle of Badr took place in the city of Badr. The Muslim army consisted of only 314 soldiers including the prophet, and the Quraish army consisted of nearly 1000 soldiers. Before the battle began the prophet gathered the Army and prayed.

Furthermore, at the beginning of battle 3, the Muslim army fought three of the Quraysh Army. The three Msulims are Hazrat Hamza (RA), Hazrat Ali (RA), and Hazrat Ubaidah bin Harith (RA). The three from the Quraysh army are Waleed bin Utbah, Shayba bin Rabia and Utbah bin Rabia. The battle ended with the victory of the Muslims, which lit the fire and hate in the Quraysh’s hearts. That is when the real battle started.

When both armies charged against each other the Muslims exclaimed, “Ahad! Ahad”. The prophet prayed to Allah and asked him for help. Allah answered his call and sent an army of angels to help the Muslims. Allah said in the holy Quran: 

إِذْ تَسْتَغِيثُونَ رَبَّكُمْ فَٱسْتَجَابَ لَكُمْ أَنِّى مُمِدُّكُم بِأَلْفٍۢ مِّنَ ٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةِ مُرْدِفِينَ ٩

“[Remember] when you asked the help of your Lord, and He answered you, “Indeed, I will reinforce you with a thousand from the angels, following one another.”

Before the battle of Badr, the prophet held a handful of dust, blew it at the army of Quraysh and prayed for the defeat of the disbelievers. That can be seen in the following verse:

فَلَمْ تَقْتُلُوهُمْ وَلَـٰكِنَّ ٱللَّهَ قَتَلَهُمْ ۚ وَمَا رَمَيْتَ إِذْ رَمَيْتَ وَلَـٰكِنَّ ٱللَّهَ رَمَىٰ ۚ وَلِيُبْلِىَ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ مِنْهُ بَلَآءً حَسَنًا ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ سَمِيعٌ عَلِيمٌۭ ١٧

“It was not you ˹believers˺ who killed them, but it was Allah Who did so. Nor was it you ˹O Prophet˺ who threw ˹a handful of sand at the disbelievers˺, but it was Allah Who did so, rendering the believers a great favor. Surely Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.”

The battle then ended with the victory of the Muslims Army. In this jihad in Islam, there were 14 Muslims martyred, and 70 soldiers died from the Quraysh army. And that is the battle of Badr summary.

How many Muslims were martyred in the battle of Badr?

14 Muslims were martyred in the battle of Badr and here is a list of their names:

1. Sayyiduna ‘Umayr ibn Abi Waqas. رضي الله عنه
2. Sayyiduna Safwan ibn Wahb. رضي الله عنه
3. Sayyiduna Dhu-Shimalayn ibn ‘Abdi. رضي الله عنه
4. Sayyiduna Mihja’ ibn Salih. رضي الله عنه
5. Sayyiduna ‘Aqil bin al-Bukayr. رضي الله عنه
6. Sayyiduna ‘Ubaydah ibn al-Harith. رضي الله عنه
7. Sayyiduna Sa’ad ibn Khaythama. رضي الله عنه
8. Sayyiduna Mubashir ibn ‘Abd al-Mundhir. رضي الله عنه
9. Sayyiduna Harithah ibn Suraqah. رضي الله عنه
10. Sayyiduna Rafi’ ibn Mu’ala. رضي الله عنه
11. Sayyiduna ‘Umayr ibn Humam. رضي الله عنه
12. Sayyiduna Yazid ibn al-Harith. رضي الله عنه
13. Sayyiduna Mu’awidh ibn al-Harith. رضي الله عنه
14. Sayyiduna ‘Awf ibn al-Harith. رضي الله عنه

Who Won the Battle of Badr?

The battle of Badr ended with the victory of the Muslims Army, even though they were outnumbered.

What was the cause of the Battle of Badr?

The main reason for the occurrence of the Battle of Badr is due to the Prophet – may God bless him and grant him peace – hearing of the arrival of a caravan of the infidels of Quraish from the Levant, led by Abu Sufyan, loaded with goods and money; So the Messenger of God (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) asked a group of Muslims to go and take this caravan instead of the caravan that the infidels of Quraysh seized from the Muslims when they migrated from Makkah Al-Mukarramah.

Who were the major participants in the Battle of Badr?

Here are some of the names of the participants in the Battle of Badr:

• The prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)   
• Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf                                          
• Abu Bakr                       
• Abu Hudaifah ibn Utbah                                         
• Ali ibn Abu Talib           
• Ammar ibn Yasir                                        
• Bashir ibn Sa’ad           
• Bilal ibn Ribah              
• Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib                     
• Khabbab ibn al-Aratt                                               
• Khunais ibn Hudhafa                                               
• Mehjaa ibn Saleh                       
• Muaaz ibn Amr            
• Muawwaz ibn Amr                     
• Mu‘awwadh bin Al-‘Afrâ           
• Obaidah ibn al-Harith               
• Umar ibn al-Khattāb                  

How did the outcome of the Battle of Badr affect the early Muslim community?

The victory of Muslims in the battle of Badr helped in spreading Islam and showed that power is not by number, rather it comes from trusting in Allah and having faith in him.

What role did Prophet Muhammad play in the Battle of Badr?

The prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing of Allah be upon him) was the leader of the Muslims Army.

How did the Battle of Badr contribute to the growth and spread of Islam?

The battle of Badr was a big turning point in the history of Islam, it helped in spreading Islam, proofing that Muhammad is the prophet of Allah, posting the Muslims’ confidence, and showing the world that the power is in the hands of Allah.

What lessons can be learned from the Battle of Badr?

There are many lessons that we can learn from the Battle of Quraysh, some of them are:

• Always trust Allah and have faith in him.
• Allah is always there for the believers.
• The power is in the hands of Allah and that number doesn’t matter.

What is the significance of the Battle of Badr in Islamic history?

The battle of Badr was a big turning point in the history of Islam, it helped in spreading Islam, proofing that Muhammad is the prophet of Allah, posting the Muslims’ confidence, and showing the world that the power is in the hands of Allah.

Which surah has the story of Badr?

The Badr was mentioned many times in the Holy Quran, so here are the verses regarding the Battle of Badr in the Quran:

“Already there has been for you a sign in the two armies which met – one fighting in the cause of Allah and another of disbelievers. They saw them (to be) twice their (own) number by (their) eyesight. But Allah supports with His victory whom He wills. Indeed that is a lesson for those of vision.” [Quran 3:13]

“And already had Allah given you victory at (the battle of) Badr while you were few in number. Then fear Allah; perhaps you will be grateful – (Remember) when you said to the believers, “Is it not sufficient for you that your Lord should reinforce you with three thousand angels sent down? – Yes, if you remain patient and conscious of Allah and the enemy come upon you (attacking) in rage, your Lord will reinforce you with five thousand angels having marks (of distinction)” [Quran 3:123-125]

“[Remember] when you asked the help of your Lord, and He answered you, “Indeed, I will reinforce you with a thousand from the angels, following one another.” [Quran, 8: 9]

“And you did not kill them, but it was Allah who killed them. And you threw not, [O Muhammad] when you threw, but it was Allah who threw that He might test the believers with a good test. Indeed, Allah is Hearing and Knowing.” [Quran, 8: 17]

“And Allah only gave it as good news and that your hearts might be at ease thereby, and victory is only from Allah; surely Allah is Mighty, Wise.” [Quran, 8:10]

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