Battlefield of the Prophet

Key Battles of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

• The Battle of Badr was fought in the second year of Hijri, with 313 Muslim fighters against a force of 900 non-believers from Mecca, resulting in the victory of Muslims who took control of the wealth and water resources.
• The Battle of Uhud was fought in the third year of Hijri, with 700 Muslims fighting against heavily equipped non-believers, and resulted in the death of 70 Muslims and 12 companions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• The Battle of the Trench was fought in the fifth year of Hijri, with 10,000 Muslim fighters defending Medina against 10,000-12,000 non-believers from Mecca, who were unable to cross the trench. Six Muslims were martyred and 10 non-believers were killed.
• The Battle of Khaybar was fought in the seventh year of Hijri, with 1,400-1,600 Muslims fighting against 10,000 Jews, resulting in the conquest of the fort of Khaybar by Hazrat Ali (RA) and the death of the leader of the Jews, Merhaba.
• The Battle of Hunain was fought in the eighth year of Hijri, with 12,000 Muslims fighting against tribes of non-believers, and resulted in the victory of Muslims after they turned to Allah for help. Five Muslims were martyred and 70 non-believers were killed.
• The Battle of Tabuk was fought in the ninth year of Hijri, with 30,000 Muslims ready to fight against the Roman Empire, resulting in no major battle but the conquest of various forts by Hazrat Khalid bin Walid (RA).
• The Conquest of Mecca took place in the eighth year of Hijri, with 10,000 Muslims conquering the city without major bloodshed, removing idols from the Holy Kaaba, and announcing mercy for the general public.
• The conquest of Mecca marked the beginning of the fifth pillar of Islam and the end of non-believers' dominance in the Arabian Peninsula.
• Lessons to learn from these battles include the importance of trusting in Allah, following the orders of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and making strategic plans for defense.
• Muslims faced losses in battles where they relied solely on their own power, but were victorious when they turned to Allah for help.
• Hazrat Ali (RA) conquered the fort of Khaybar even when he was sick, showing that one can achieve victory with the help of Allah.
• Financial support from Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), Hazrat Omar (RA), and Hazrat Hamza (RA) played a crucial role in the Battle of Tabuk.