Thread by @IslamicLandmark

Today, 17 Ramadhan, is the anniversary of the Battle of Badr which took place in 2 AH (624 CE).

In this thread I'll go through 13 landmarks associated with the battle, from the point the Prophet (ﷺ) and the Sahabah left Madinah to the aftermath of the battle.

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Masjid Suqya

This is located 2km from Masjid-e-Nabwi, near the Anbariya train station.

When the Prophet (ﷺ) departed for the battle of Badr he stopped here, performed ablution and offered salah. He then supplicated for the dwellers of Madinah and paraded his forces.

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Irq al-Zabiyyah

This is where the Prophet (ﷺ) and the Sahabah stopped on the 14th Ramadhan on their march to Badr.

The Prophet (ﷺ) consulted with the Sahabah here whether they should go forward and fight against the mushrikeen (polytheists) of Makkah.

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Ar-Rawha

This is a place outside Madinah where the Prophet (ﷺ) and the Sahabah rested on the 14th Ramadhan on the march to Badr.

It's also reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) drank from its well (Bir Rawha).

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Al-Musayjeed

Another location where the Prophet (ﷺ) stopped with the Sahabah on the way to the Battle of Badr. They prayed salah where the ruins of this mosque now stands.

After leaving, the Muslim army passed through Al-Wastah and then through the valley of Al-Safra.

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Wadi Dhafiran

This is a valley outside the boundaries of Madinah. It is where the Prophet (ﷺ) consulted with the Ansar after it became clear the Muslims will be engaging in battle with the Quraysh. The Ansar pledged their full support.

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Katheeb al-Hannan

This sand mountain, known as Katheeb al-Hannan, is where the Prophet (ﷺ) and the Sahabah first stayed when they arrived at Badr.

The Prophet (ﷺ) spent the whole night here asking Allah (ﷻ) for His help.

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Masjid Areesh

This mosque is built on the site where the tent of the Prophet (ﷺ) was pitched during the battle. The battle was directed from here.

‘Areesh’ refers to the shadow of date palms. The original mosque was located approximately where the mimbar is today.

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Al-Aqanqal

Al-Aqanqal, also known as Udwatul Quswa, is a large hill where the Quraysh camp was based during the Battle of Badr. It is on the western side of the Yalyal valley.

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The site of the Battle of Badr

On the 17th Ramadhan 2 AH, the Muslim army, which numbered only 313, faced an army here of 1,000 of the Quraysh. Through the help of Allah (ﷻ), the Muslims emerged victorious.

The site is around 70-80 miles from Madinah.

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Jabal Malaikah (Mountain of the Angels)

Jabal Malaikah is located next to Katheeb al-Hannan. It is from this mountain that the angels came to assist the Prophet (ﷺ) and the Sahabah during the Battle of Badr.

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Burial place of the Martyrs

The Muslims only lost 14 men in the battle. The aerial view shows the plot of land where these Sahabah who were martyred are buried.

The first to be martyred was Umayr bin al-Humam (رضي الله عنه).

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Martyrs Memorial

This memorial, outside the site of the Battle of Badr, lists the names of the Sahabah who were martyred that day. They were the first Muslims to die in battle for Islam.

Six were from the Muhajiroon (Emigrants), the other eight Ansar (Helpers).

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Burial place of the Mushrikeen

This barren land, close to Masjid Areesh, is where it’s said some of the pagans of Makkah were buried following the battle. The area is known as ‘Al-Qaleeb’.

Some of the worst enemies of Islam were killed that day, including Abu Jahal.

The Battle of Badr is a great example from our history that teaches victory does not depend on numbers or collecting weapons and shields, Victory comes from Allah (ﷻ).

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