Battle of Badr Quiz

Which month did the Battle of Badr take place?

• Rajab

• Shaban

• Ramadan

• April

Answer explanation

The Battle of Badr happened on the 17th of Ramadan, 2AH (March, 624 CE)

Who was in charge of the caravan that the Muslims tried to initially attack?

• Abu Jahl

• Abu Lahab

• Abu Sufyan

• Abu Talib

Answer explanation

Abu Sufyan was in command of the Quraysh caravan that was returning from Ash Sham leading up to the Battle of Badr.

Which surah was revealed basically entirely regarding the Battle of Badr?

• Surah Āl Imran

• Surah Anfal

• Surah Tawba

• Surah Ahzab

Answer explanation

Basically the whole of surah anfal was revealed with reference to the battle of badr.

Which of the following is true about the ghazwat of dhil 'ushairah?

• 1. It was a battle that was a precursor to the battle of badr

• 1. It was supposed to be a Muslim attack on the Makkan caravan going to Ash Sham

• 1. It was a battle where no fighting actually took place

• All of the Above

Answer explanation

The ghazwah of dhil 'ushairah was when the Muslims were trying to raid the Makkan caravan as it went up to Ash Sham while the Battle of Badr happened when the caravan was coming back. In both cases the Muslims missed the caravan.

Which of the following is true about the man sent to warn the Quraysh about the Muslims?

• His name was Dumdum

• His horse was known to be slow

• He cut the nose and ears of his horse on his way to Makkah

• He was sent by Abu Jahl

Answer explanation

Damdam al Ghifari was the man sent by Abu Sufyan to warn the Makkans about the Muslim threat to their caravan. He had the fastest camel and he cut the nose and ears of his camel on his way to Makkah.

How was the weather like the night before the battle?

• Rainy

• Clear Skies

• Windy Sandstorm

• Blistering hot

Answer explanation

This rain was referenced in the Quran, Surah Anfal Ayah 11:

إِذْ يُغَشِّيكُمُ ٱلنُّعَاسَ أَمَنَةًۭ مِّنْهُ وَيُنَزِّلُ عَلَيْكُم مِّنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ مَآءًۭ لِّيُطَهِّرَكُم بِهِۦ وَيُذْهِبَ عَنكُمْ رِجْزَ ٱلشَّيْطَـٰنِ وَلِيَرْبِطَ عَلَىٰ قُلُوبِكُمْ وَيُثَبِّتَ بِهِ ٱلْأَقْدَامَ ١١

˹Remember˺ when He caused drowsiness to overcome you, giving you serenity. And He sent down rain from the sky to purify you, free you from Satan’s whispers, strengthen your hearts, and make ˹your˺ steps firm.

What happened to the Muslim camp the night before the battle?

• 1. All the Muslims made dua together all night

• 1. All the Muslims performed qiyam salah all night

• 1. All the Muslims including the Prophet SAW were soundly asleep

• 1. The Muslims were soundly asleep except for the Prophet SAW who was making dua the whole night

Answer explanation

One of the duas the Prophet SAW made on the day of Badr was, "O Allah, if this group of Muslims are defeated today, you will no longer be worshipped". [Sahih Muslim 1763]

Who was designated as the flag bearer for the Muslims at the Battle of Badr?

• 1. Abdur Rahman ibn Awf RD

• 1. Ali bin Abi Talib RD

• 1. Mus’ab ibn Umair RD

• 1. Sa’ad bin Abi Waqqas RD

Answer explanation

Mus'ab ibn Umair RD was also tasked as the flag bearer in the battle of Uhud (which happened the year after Badr) where he met his martyrdom in a dramatic fashion.

Which of the following is the closest to the number of Muslims there were at the Battle of Badr?

• 100 Muslims

• 300 Muslims

• 700 Muslims

• 1000 Muslims

Answer explanation

There were about 313-317 Muslims at the Battle of Badr.

Why did Uthman RD not participate in the Battle of Badr?

• 1. He wasn’t feeling well and couldn’t join

• 1. He had to take care of his wife who wasn’t feeling well

• 1. He was too old to participate in the battle

• 1. He was sent on a mission elsewhere

Answer explanation

The Prophet SAW told Uthman RD to stay back as Ruqayyah RD wasn't feeling well.