Ghazwa Ahzab is also known by which other name?

Explanation

Ghazwa Ahzab (Battle of the Confederates) is called the Battle of Trench because, on the advice of Hazrat Salman Farsi (R.A), the Muslims dug a deep trench around Madina to defend against the massive allied army of Quraysh and other tribes. This innovative defensive strategy neutralized the enemy's numerical superiority and marked a turning point in the conflict between the Muslims and the Quraysh.

Good to know

Ghazwa Ahzab took place in Shawwal, 5 AH, when a confederation of Quraysh, Ghatafan, and other tribes—numbering around 10,000 men—besieged Madina. The trench (Khandaq) rendered their cavalry ineffective, and after nearly a month of siege, a fierce storm dispersed the allied forces. The Quran refers to this battle in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:9-25).

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