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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: The divine slumber (Nu'as) that reassured Muslims of victory was sent down during Ghazwa Badr.
The divine slumber (Nu'as) mentioned in Surah Al-Anfal (8:11) was a special blessing from Allah during the Battle of Badr. Before the battle, the Muslims were anxious and fearful due to their small numbers and lack of equipment against the large Quraysh army. Allah sent a peaceful slumber upon them to calm their hearts, remove their fear, and strengthen their resolve. This was followed by rain that purified them and solidified the sandy ground beneath their feet, giving them a strategic advantage.
The Battle of Badr (2 AH / 624 CE) was the first major military confrontation between the Muslims of Madina and the Quraysh of Makkah. The Muslims numbered only 313 while the Quraysh army was around 1,000 strong. Despite being outnumbered, the Muslims achieved a decisive victory with divine assistance, including angels sent to fight alongside them. The Quran mentions several forms of divine help at Badr, including the calming slumber, rain, and reinforcement by angels.
