When was the catapult first used in Islamic battles?

Explanation

The Battle of Ta'if took place in 8 AH immediately after the Battle of Hunayn. The fort of Ta'if was very strong, and the enemy defended from within the fortification. Muslims used a catapult for the first time to break the walls of the fort. This was the first instance of using war machines in Islamic military history, marking the beginning of a new era in military strategy.

Good to know

A catapult was an ancient war machine used to throw large stones to break fortress walls. In the Battle of Ta'if, Muslims besieged the famous fort of Ta'if, which lasted about 20 days. The Prophet ﷺ also attempted to use a 'dabbabah' (another war device) on this occasion, but the enemy thwarted it by throwing hot iron rods.

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