Which battle is known as Yaumul Furqan in Islamic history?

Explanation

Yaumul Furqan means "the Day of Criterion" — the day when right and wrong were clearly distinguished. The Battle of Badr (2 AH / 624 CE) earned this title because it was the first major military confrontation between the Muslims and the Quraysh, and Allah granted the outnumbered Muslims a decisive victory. The Quran itself refers to this day as "Yawm al-Furqan" in Surah Al-Anfal (8:41), marking it as the day of distinction between belief and disbelief.

Good to know

Ghazwa Badr took place on 17th Ramadan, 2 AH, near the wells of Badr. The Muslim army consisted of only 313 men with 2 horses and 70 camels, while the Quraysh army numbered around 1,000 well-equipped soldiers. Allah sent angels to assist the Muslims, and 70 Quraysh leaders including Abu Jahl were killed. The battle is also referred to as Badr-ul-Uzma (the Great Badr) and is considered a turning point in early Islamic history.

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