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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: The Battle of Badr was fought in the Islamic month of Ramazan.
The Battle of Badr took place on 17th Ramazan, 2 AH (624 CE). It was the first major military confrontation between the Muslims of Madina and the Quraysh of Makkah. Despite being outnumbered roughly 313 to 1,000, the Muslims achieved a decisive victory, which the Quran describes as being aided by angels. This battle is considered a turning point in early Islamic history as it established the Muslims as a formidable force in Arabia.
Badr is a location about 130 km southwest of Madina, where the battle occurred near a well. The Quran mentions this battle in Surah Al-Anfal (Spoils of War) and Surah Aal-e-Imran. Seventy of the Quraysh were killed and another seventy taken as prisoners. Key Quraysh leaders like Abu Jahl, Utbah, and Shaybah were among those killed. The battle is also significant because it was the first occasion where the command of Jihad was practically implemented.
