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Battle of Uhud

The Battle of Uhud (Arabic: غزوة أحد‎‎ transli.: Ġazwat ‘Uḥud) was fought on 7th Shawwal 3 AH (Saturday, March 23, 625 CE). [1] Makkan Army Abu Sufyan ibn Harb lead an army of three thousand; seven hundred mailed soldeirs, two hundred well-mounted[2] cavalry, three thousand camels, and fifteen women. The Quraysh made camp on the 6th of Shawwal […]

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Battle of Al-Abwa

The Battle of Al-Abwah also known as the Battle of Waddan[1] or the Invasion of Waddan[2] was the first military expedition organized by the Prophet (ﷺ) to disrupt the trade routes between Makkah and Syria. It began in the month of Safar 2 AH (623 CE) and lasted fifteen days. Even though the expedition is refereed to as a Battle and […]

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Banu Umayyah

Banu Umayyah (Arabic: بنو أمية‎), also known as the Umayyads (Arabic: الأمويون / بنو أمية‎ al-Umawiyyun) was a branch of the Banu Abd ad-Dar and was regarded as one of the three most powerful and influential clans along side Banu Hashim and Banu Makhzum.[1] References Jump up↑ Sword Of Allah, Khalid Bin Al-Waleed, A Biographical Study of one of the Greatest […]

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Banu Quraydhah

Banu Quraydhah (Arabic: بني قريظة; بنو قريظة alternate spellings include Quraiza, Quraizah, Qurayzah, Quraytha, and the archaic Koreiza) was one of the three largest jewish tribes in Madinah at the time of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ). The other two being Banu Nadir and Banu Qaynuqa.

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Banu Qaynuqa

Banu Qaynuqa (Arabic: بنو قينقاع also spelled Banu Kainuka, Banu Kaynuka, Banu Qainuqa) was one of the three largest jewish tribes in Madinah at the time of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ). The other two being Banu Nadir and Banu Quraydhah. Notes

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Banu Nadir

Banu Nadir (Arabic: بنو النضير various transliterations include Banu Nadeer) was one of the three largest jewish tribes in Madinah at the time of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ). The other two being Banu Qaynuqa and Banu Quraydhah, each having their own district and fortresses. The chief of Banu Nadir, Huyay ibn Akhtab, was staunch enemy of Islam, the muslims and the father […]

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Banu Hawaazin

Banu Hawazin (Arabic: هوازن‎ translit: Hawāzin) fought against Banu Kinaanah and Banu Quraysh during the Fijaar War.[1] References Jump up↑ The Noble Life of The Prophet by Dr. Ali Muhammad As-Sallaabee, v1, p.101

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Banu Hashim

Banu Hashim (Arabic: بنو هاشم‎ translit. Banū Hāshim, Banu Hashim) a clan of the Quraysh was regarded as one of the three most powerful an influential clans along side Banu Makhzum and Banu Umayyah.[1] Notable Members Abdul-Muttalib ibn Hashim Abu Talib ibn Abdul-Muttalib Ali ibn Abi Talib Abdullah ibn Abdul-Muttalib Muhammad ibn Abdullah (ﷺ) References Jump up↑ Sword Of Allah, Khalid […]

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Banu Damrah

Banu Damrah who are from the Banu Kinaanah[1] signed a non-aggression pact with Messenger of Allah in 2 AH (623 CE) during an expedition known as the Battle of Al-Abwa.[2] References Jump up↑ Dr. Ali Muhammad As-Sallaabee (2005), The Noble Life of The Prophet, Vol.2, Darussalam Publications, p. 877-878, ISBN 9960-9678-8-3 (Vol.2) Jump up↑ Safi-ur-Rahman Al-Mubarakpuri (2002), Al-Raheeq Al-Makhtum, The Sealed Nectar: […]