Battle of the Ditch

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What was the main reason the Kuffar were not completely satisfied after the Battle of Uhud?

The Muslims had destroyed their supply lines.
The battle had not decisively defeated the Muslims. (correct)
They suffered heavy losses themselves.
They did not capture any Muslim prisoners.

The Battle of the Ditch occurred in the 7th year of the Hijrah.

False (B)

What defensive strategy did Salman Al-Farsi suggest to protect Madinah?

digging a ditch

The Kuffar gathered an army of nearly ________ men for the attack on Madinah.

24,000 Signup and view all the answers

Why was digging the ditch around Madinah a difficult task?

The land was rocky and hard. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was running low in Madinah during the Battle of the Ditch?

Food supply (C) Signup and view all the answers

The Muslims surrendered during the Battle of the Ditch due to hunger and tiredness.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What natural event caused the Kuffar army to flee in confusion?

A powerful wind Signup and view all the answers

The Muslim forces were represented with ______ flags on the map.

green Signup and view all the answers

Match the groups or locations with their descriptions during the Battle of the Ditch:

Army of the Kuffar = Represented with red flags on the map Muslim Forces = Represented with green flags on the map Ditch = Located between the armies Yathrib = Contained buildings and palm trees Signup and view all the answers

Battle of the Ditch

The last major attempt by the Kuffar and their allies to eliminate the Muslim community.

Salman Al-Farsi

A companion of the Prophet Muhammad, originally from Persia, who suggested digging a ditch as defense.

Defensive Ditch

A defensive measure involving the excavation of a long, deep trench around a town or city to impede enemy advances.