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Tabuk was the furthest war journey for Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
Tabuk was the furthest war journey for Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
True
The siege on Jewish communities in Medina was the only military operation carried out by the Prophet (pbuh)
The siege on Jewish communities in Medina was the only military operation carried out by the Prophet (pbuh)
False
28 out of 29 battles won by the Muslims in which they engaged
28 out of 29 battles won by the Muslims in which they engaged
True
Women were not allowed to participate in wars according to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
Women were not allowed to participate in wars according to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
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The ultimate goal of Islam is not war, but peace
The ultimate goal of Islam is not war, but peace
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The Prophet and his companions set out from Madeenah to attack the Makkan caravan during Ramadaan 2 AH.
The Prophet and his companions set out from Madeenah to attack the Makkan caravan during Ramadaan 2 AH.
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The Makkan army was more than three times the size of the Muslim army at the Battle of Badr.
The Makkan army was more than three times the size of the Muslim army at the Battle of Badr.
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The Makkan army at the Battle of Uhud was led by Abu Sufyaan.
The Makkan army at the Battle of Uhud was led by Abu Sufyaan.
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Khaalid ibnai-Waleed was a Muslim warrior who fought in the Battle of Uhud.
Khaalid ibnai-Waleed was a Muslim warrior who fought in the Battle of Uhud.
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The Battle of the Trench took place in the year 5 AH and involved a large Makkan army of approximately 10,000 soldiers.
The Battle of the Trench took place in the year 5 AH and involved a large Makkan army of approximately 10,000 soldiers.
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Did the Prophet set out from Madeenah with 313 companions to attack the Makkan caravan led by Abu Sufyaan?
Did the Prophet set out from Madeenah with 313 companions to attack the Makkan caravan led by Abu Sufyaan?
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At the battle of Badr, the Makkan army outnumbered the Muslim army by three to one.
At the battle of Badr, the Makkan army outnumbered the Muslim army by three to one.
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Prisoners of war were treated humanely and kindly by the Muslims after the battle of Badr.
Prisoners of war were treated humanely and kindly by the Muslims after the battle of Badr.
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At the battle of Uhud, the Muslim army was initially winning until a large contingent of archers deserted their posts.
At the battle of Uhud, the Muslim army was initially winning until a large contingent of archers deserted their posts.
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The battle of the Trench took place in the year 5 AH and involved an army of about 10,000 soldiers amassed against the Muslims.
The battle of the Trench took place in the year 5 AH and involved an army of about 10,000 soldiers amassed against the Muslims.
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What was the reason for the Meccan army marching towards Medina in December 624?
What was the reason for the Meccan army marching towards Medina in December 624?
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How did the Muslim army decide to face the Meccan army during the Battle of Uhud?
How did the Muslim army decide to face the Meccan army during the Battle of Uhud?
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What was the Meccan army's plan to attack the Muslim army during the battle?
What was the Meccan army's plan to attack the Muslim army during the battle?
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How was the Muslim army placed during the battle?
How was the Muslim army placed during the battle?
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What was the role of the 50 archers on top of the hill during the battle?
What was the role of the 50 archers on top of the hill during the battle?
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Who emerged victorious in the duel between the Meccan standard bearer and the Muslim army's best warrior?
Who emerged victorious in the duel between the Meccan standard bearer and the Muslim army's best warrior?
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What caused chaos and confusion during the battle?
What caused chaos and confusion during the battle?
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What was the result of the Battle of Uhud in terms of casualties for the Muslim army?
What was the result of the Battle of Uhud in terms of casualties for the Muslim army?
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Study Notes
The Battle of Uhud: A Detailed Account
- In December 624, a large army of around 3,000 men marched from Mecca towards Medina, seeking revenge for their previous loss in the Battle of Badr.
- The Muslim army, with only 700 men after the hypocrites left, decided to march out of the city to face the enemy in the open field rather than defend within the city area.
- The two armies took positions to face each other, with the Meccan army planning a strong central attack on the Muslim infantry and attacking the Muslim flanks from both sides with cavalry.
- The Muslim army was placed in three rows - the spearman, archers, and rest of the infantry - with 50 archers on top of a hill to the left of the Muslim army to repeal the advancement of Meccan cavalry.
- The main battle began when the Meccan standard bearer challenged the Muslims to send their best warrior to duel, and Ali emerged victorious against him and his nine other challengers.
- The Meccan army charged with their full might, but their confidence crumbled when they couldn't break through the Muslim ranks and the Muslim archers on the hill emerged with a counter-attack.
- The Muslim army pierced through the Meccan ranks, causing them to flee haphazardly from the battlefield.
- The Muslim archers station on the hill thought the battle was over and left their station to plunder the enemy camp. The fleeing Meccan cavalry saw the Muslim flank was vulnerable and launched a counter-attack, attacking the Muslim army from the back.
- Chaos and confusion followed as the Muslim army was attacked from both ends, causing the Muslim lines to break and many Muslims to lose their lives, including Hamza and the Prophet himself, who was injured.
- A rumor spread that the Prophet had fallen, shattering Muslim morale and causing them to disperse and flee. However, it was soon confirmed that the Prophet was still alive and bravely resisting the Meccan attempts on his life.
- The Muslim army strategically withdrew and took defensive positions to higher elevation on Uhud mountain, where the Meccan cavalry became ineffective.
- The Muslim army lost around 70-75 companions, almost three times more than the Meccan loss, dealing a great blow to Muslim morale. Both armies knew that this was not the final encounter, and the end game had just begun.
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Test your knowledge about the military expeditions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with this quiz! From his furthest war journey to Tabuk to the difficult expedition towards the Najd desert, this quiz covers it all. See if you can recall the number of battles and expeditions undertaken by the Muslims during this time. Don't miss the chance to learn more about the history of Islam and the Prophet's military strategies.
