What Happened at the Battle of Badr?

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 In 622 CE, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) along with his companions migrated from Makkah to Madinah. It is said before the Battle of Badr, the Quraysh and the Muslims had fought several skirmishes. After two years of migration, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) organized a surprise attack against Abu Sufyan’s caravan. The plan was to lure the enemies in at Badr, which lies 80 miles (130 kilometres) from Madinah and 175.2 miles (281 kilometres) from Makkah. 

On the morning of the Battle of Badr, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) called the army of 313 Muslims (Muhajareen and Ansar) to offer Salah (prayer) and urged them to fight in the name of Allah SWT. The battle started and three of the 1000 Quraysh warriors, Waleed bin Utbah, Shayba bin Rabia and Utbah bin Rabia, duelled against the brave Muhajreins; Hazrat Hamza (RA), Hazrat Ali (RA), and Hazrat Ubaidah bin Harith (RA). 

The results of this duel ignited the fires of revenge and hatred in the hearts of the Quraysh, resulting in starting a war. As both the armies charged against each other, the Muslims exclaimed, “Ahad! Ahad” (One, One). Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) turned to Allah SWT and prayed, “O Allah! Should this group (of Muslims) be defeated today, You will no longer be worshipped.” 

It is said that Allah SWT responded to the prayers by sending an army of angels to help the Muslims. “Soon will the multitude be put to fight, and they will show their backs.” [Holy Quran, 54:45] Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) took a handful of dust and blew it at the Quraysh, saying, “Let their faces be disfigured.” The dust went into the noses and eyes of the enemies.

This is documented in the Quran as “It was not you who threw, but Allah.” [Holy Quran, 8:17] 

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions swarmed over the enemies with the help of Allah SWT. The Quraysh fell one by one before retreating. The victorious Muslims slayed some while capturing others. 



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