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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: The Battle of Badr was fought on 13 March 624 CE (17 Ramadan 2 AH).
The Battle of Badr was the first major military confrontation between the Muslims of Madina and the Quraysh of Makkah. It took place on 17 Ramadan 2 AH, corresponding to 13 March 624 CE, near the wells of Badr. Despite being outnumbered roughly 313 to 1,000, the Muslims achieved a decisive victory, which the Quran describes as divine assistance. This battle established the Muslims as a formidable force in Arabia and is regarded as a turning point in early Islamic history.
The Battle of Badr is named after the wells of Badr, located about 130 km southwest of Madina. The Muslim army consisted of approximately 313 men with only 2 horses and 70 camels, while the Quraysh army numbered around 1,000 with 100 horses and 700 camels. The battle resulted in the death of several prominent Quraysh leaders, including Abu Jahl, and 70 prisoners were taken by the Muslims. The Quran refers to this day as "Yawm al-Furqan" (the Day of Distinction) in Surah Al-Anfal.
