Who was the commander of the Muslim forces in the Battle of Badr?

Explanation

The Battle of Badr (2 AH / 624 CE) was the first major military confrontation between the Muslims and the Quraysh of Makkah. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) personally led the Muslim army, which consisted of only 313 men against a well-equipped Quraysh force of about 1,000. His direct leadership and strategic decisions, including the positioning of the army near the wells of Badr, were instrumental in the decisive Muslim victory. This battle established the Prophet (PBUH) not only as a spiritual leader but also as a capable military commander.

Good to know

The Battle of Badr took place on 17th Ramadan, 2 AH, and is mentioned in the Quran as Yawm al-Furqan (the Day of Distinction). The Muslim army had only 2 horses and 70 camels, while the Quraysh were heavily armed. Angels are believed to have assisted the Muslims in this battle, as referenced in Surah Al-Anfal. Several key Quraysh leaders, including Abu Jahl, were killed during this battle.

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