Sirat-E-Habibullah (Pbuh) by Dr. Yamin H. Memon - HTML preview

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Hunnain

The Battle of Hunnain was fought between Muhammad (PBUH) and his followers against the Bedouin tribes of Hawazin and its subsection the Thaqif in 630 C.E. in a valley on one of the roads leading from Mecca to Ta'if.

The battle ended in a decisive victory for the Muslims, who captured enormous spoils. The Battle of Hunnain is one of only two battles mentioned in the holy Qur'an by name, in Sura [Qur'an 9:25].

Date: 630 C.E. (8 AH)

Location: Hunain valley near Ta'if in South-Western Arabia

Result: Clear Muslim victory

Between: Muslims and Pagan

Quraish. Pagans were supported by some other tribes i.e. Bedouins of the Hawazin and Thaqif tribes