Which was the first battle fought by Muslims in the history of Islam?

Explanation

The Battle of Badr, fought on 17th Ramadan, 2 AH (624 CE), 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 with divine help, as mentioned in the Quran. This battle established the Muslims as a formidable force and is regarded as a turning point in early Islamic history.

Good to know

The Battle of Badr is named after the wells of Badr, located about 80 miles southwest of Madina. The Muslims intercepted a Qurayshi trade caravan led by Abu Sufyan, which escalated into a full-scale battle. Several key Qurayshi leaders, including Abu Jahl, were killed in this battle. The Quran refers to this day as "Yawm al-Furqan" — the day of criterion between truth and falsehood.

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