8 Lessons and Facts About Battle of Badr

Haniya Hassan

March 18, 2025

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The best and most recollected fight in Islam’s history, Badr holds world-class significance for each Muslim since this is the place where everything started, the approach of Islam against agnosticism.

Clash of Badr or Jang-e-Badr is recognized as the most wonderful accomplishment of Islam and Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W).

Although practically every Muslim thinks about the Battle of Badr, the clearness of its significance and intensity still isn’t there. Along these lines, will furnish you with a point-by-point viewpoint of the obscure actualities from the sacred clash of Badr.

1. Muhammad Prophet (PBUH)’s Knowledge of His Enemy

A decent leader should be a decent obtainment officer. Muhammad (PBUH) was the best in such a manner. He used to have point-by-point information about his foe and the armed forces that he was to confront. In Badr, the Prophet (PBUH) knew their qualities, shortcomings, numbers, and each other details to furnish them with a solid test.

2. Muslims were 313, and The Enemy Army Had 1000 Soldiers

The Army of Truth, Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH’s) armed force was just 313 in number. Against them stood Abu Jahl’s armed force, three circumstances as greater, right around 1000 officers to battle the Muslims.

3. Putting Faith in Muhammad (PBUH) By His Companions On Him, Before The Battle

Before the fight, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) solicited his mates on the matter of battling the Quraysh. Abu-Bakr (R.A) and Umar (R.A) didn’t talk much about the fight, however, what Miqdad (R.A) said made the Prophet (PBUH) sure.

He stated;

O Prophet of Allah! Our hearts are with you and you should act according to the orders given to you by Allah. By Allah! We shall not tell you what Bani Israel told Musa.

When Musa asked them to perform jihad they said to him: ‘O Musa! You and your Lord should go and perform jihad and we shall sit here’. We, however, tell you quite the reverse of it and say: Perform jihad under the auspices of the blessings of Allah and we are also with you and shall fight.

4. Before The Battle, Quran Had Already Proven The Victory of This Battle

Allah has promised to grant you victory over one of the two bands (the caravan and those who had come to defend it), but you wished to fight the one that was unarmed. He sought to fulfill His promise and to annihilate the believers so that truth should triumph and falsehood be uprooted, though the wrongdoers wished otherwise.” – (Surah al-Anfal, 8:7)

5. Only Battle Which Muslim Clean Swept

In the more seasoned days, before a fledged fight, the idea was to battle in single battles. Utbah, Sheybah, and Walid canister Utbah battled with Hamzah, Ubeydah, and Ali (R.A). Every one of the three kafirs was killed by the Muslims in a single battle.

6. Muhammad (PBUH)’s Prayer to seek Allah’s Help

Amid the fight, the Prophet came back to the seat of order and with his heart flooding with confidence, turned his face to the Almighty and stated:

O Lord! If this group is annihilated today, none else will worship you on the face of the earth.

7. Figures after the Battle of Badr

After the fight was over, just 14 Muslims out of 313 lost their lives, while 70 agnostics were slaughtered and another 70 were caught.

8. How captives were treated when the battle of Badr was over

As indicated by Islamic law the detainees of war get to be slaves of the Muslims and every one of them is required to work as per his ability. Taught people are utilized in teaching others and industrialists give direction in the field of industry.

Badr was an event when Islam substantiated itself as the trailblazer in Arabia. It demonstrated that with Allah’s help and Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH’s) certainty, Muslims could tame any lion and finish any assignment. It is a standout amongst the most critical scenes of our religious history.

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Summary

On March 17, 624 CE, Islam’s early days were marked by the Battle of Badr. Muhammad PBUH led the Muslims of Medina to victory, while Abu Jahl led the Meccans.

Before the battle, both sides engaged in a series of skirmishes and raids, and tensions had been high between the two groups for some time. Despite their larger numbers and better equipment, the Meccans were determined to put an end to the Muslim threat.

There were around 313 Muslims and about 1,000 Meccans in the valley of Badr, so the two armies clashed. Muslim leaders were killed and many others were taken prisoner despite being vastly outnumbered by the Meccans.

As a result of the victory at Badr, the Muslims proved that they were capable of defending themselves against the Meccans. Their morale was also boosted and they became more united and purposeful as a result.

Muslims around the world commemorate the Battle of Badr each year as a significant event in the history of Islam.

Quotes

“O Allah, if this small band of Muslims perishes today, You will not be worshipped on earth.” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) prayed to Allah before the battle.
“Paradise is under the shades of swords.” – This quote is attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and is often used to emphasize the importance of standing up for justice and defending oneself and others.
“We have given glad tidings to those who are patient, who, when a misfortune befalls them, say: Surely we are Allah’s and to Him, we shall surely return.” – This is a quote from the Quran (2:155) and was recited by the Muslims during the battle.
“By Allah, I will not die until I fight in the cause of Allah and the future of Islam is secured.” – This quote is attributed to Sa’d ibn Mu’adh, one of the leaders of the Ansar (Muslims of Medina), who pledged to fight for Islam before the battle.
“The sun has never risen on a day better than this – the day of Badr.” – This quote is attributed to Umar ibn al-Khattab, one of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who was amazed by the victory of the Muslims despite being outnumbered.

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