List of Famous Ghazwa or battles of Islam

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2024

Let me share with you a list of some famous  Ghazwa or battles of Islam.

Ghazwa NameYear in CEResultOpponentsImportant to know
Conquest of Mecca630 CEMuslim VictoryMeccans1.       The Kaaba was purified of idols

2.       Islam gained a significant number of followers.

3.       The Great Muslims entered Mecca peacefully, and the Meccans surrendered without a fight.

Hunayn630 CEMuslim VictoryHawazin tribe1.       The Great Muslims faced a surprise attack but were able to regroup and win the battle.

2.       Large amounts of booty were captured from the Hawazin tribe.

Al-Ta’if630 CEMuslim DefeatThaqif tribe1.       Prophet Muhammad was injured in this battle.

2.       The Great Muslims besieged the city of Al-Ta’if but were ultimately forced to retreat.

Khaybar628 CEMuslim VictoryJews1.       The Great Muslims attacked a Jewish fortress at Khaybar and emerged victorious.

2.       The Jews agreed to surrender in exchange for retaining their land and rights.

Khandaq627 CEMuslim VictoryConfederates1.       The Great Muslims dug a trench to protect Medina from the Confederates

2.       battle ended in a Muslim victory.

Banu Qurayza627 CEMuslim VictoryJewish tribe1.       A Jewish tribe, Banu Qurayza, broke their alliance with the Great Muslims and conspired with the Meccans.

2.        After a siege, the tribe surrendered and were punished according to Jewish law.

Uhud625 CEMeccan VictoryMeccans1.       Prophet Muhammad was injured in this battle.

2.       Meccans initially suffered heavy losses

3.       Great Muslims lost due to a strategic mistakes.

Badr624 CEMuslim VictoryMeccans1.       First significant battle in Islamic history.

2.       The Meccans were much larger in number but the Great Muslims emerged victorious with the help of divine intervention.