Battle of Badr
624 CE · Saudi Arabia
The Battle of Badr was fought in 624 CE in Saudi Arabia between Muslims of Medina vs the Quraysh of Mecca; decisive Muslim victory, the first major battle of early Islam.
Battle of Badr: quick facts
- Date
- 624 CE
- Location
- Saudi Arabia
- Belligerents
- Muslims of Medina vs the Quraysh of Mecca
- Commanders
- Muhammad vs Abu Jahl
- Result
- decisive Muslim victory, the first major battle of early Islam.
- Era
- ⚔️ Ottoman & Islamic Empires
- Quiz difficulty
- medium
What happened at the Battle of Badr?
The first major military engagement of the early Muslim community saw roughly 313 Muslims defeat a Meccan force of around 1,000 near the wells of Badr. The victory was a turning point for the nascent Islamic state in Medina, providing crucial legitimacy and resources. The battle is regarded in Islamic tradition as a divinely aided triumph and remains one of the most celebrated events in Islamic history.
Did you know?
The Battle of Badr was fought with such small numbers (roughly 313 Muslims against 1,000 Meccans) that many individual combats are recorded by name in Islamic historical sources.
Sources and further reading
- Battle of Badr on Wikipedia for the full account, historiography and primary sources.
- How BattleGuess compiles and checks battle facts: see the About page.
Entry last reviewed 26 September 2026.