Battle Of Khandaq: One Biggest Trench Battle at History Of Arabia.

 

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Today, we will discuss about Battle Of Khandaq, one biggest trench battle at History Of Arabia. This battle, also became biggest battle beetwen Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam and Pagan Quraish Army. Ok, please read this article until end and subscribe my blog for more informations about Islamic History and Civilization. It is easy verb for you, but have big role for help us flow our blog that focuss at Islamic History and Civilization.Ok, lets start it.

This battle, broke at 627 AD.  After defeat Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam and Muslims Army at Battle Of Uhud ( 625 AD), Pagan Quraish want plan march attack Medina, Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s goverment s basic. And, for this, they collect many army that consist of Pagan Quraish, Bedouin, and Abbysinians Mercenaries for attack Medina. 

Details from this battle, explained by Imam Dhahabi, Islamic Traditional s  Historian at his monumental book, Siyar Alam an-Nubala.  According Imam Dhahabi, Pagan Quraish can collect 4000 army  with 300 horses. They also helped by Tribe Of Sulaim with 700 army and also Tribes of Assad, Fazara, and Ashja. Tribe Of Ashja , consist of 400 army and Tribe Of Murrah with 400 army. According Imam Dhahabi,  this army lead by Abu Sufyan and their numbers achieve dozens army and also, they supported by Jewish Tribe Of Nadhir and several other tribes, such as Wayl and Gathafan. For handled Pagan Quraish s attack, with ideas from Salman al-Farisi, one Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s shahaba from Persia, Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam and Muslims at Medina dig a trench. According Imam Dhahabi, several hypocrites from Muslims came with late for join dig a trench. 

Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam  out with 3000 Muslims Army and they take position at Mount Of Silun. They make camp at this place. At Medina, Jewish Tribe Of Quraidha help Quraish Army from intern. Quraish Army besieged Medina , and supported by Jewish Tribe Of Nadhir and Quraidha from Medina.  Muslims Army at Medina reduce. Muslims Army from Tribe Of Salima and Tribe Of Haritha feel weak. And, several hypocrites at Muslims Army provocated Muslims Army for feel weak. But, Muslims Army from Tribe Of Salima still optimist fight with Propeth Muhamma Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam. And, Muslims Army from Tribes Of Haritha back to their house because fear. 

Quraish Cavalry besieged Medina and  they attack Muslims defence line at trench.  At this event, Ali Ibn Abi Thalib and his several army  tried to defend Muslim Army s frontline from Pagan Quraish Army.  Ali fight with one Quraish Cavalrymen, Amr Ibn  Abd Wudd, and he can kill Amr Ibn Abd Wudd and Pagan Quraish Cavalry untidy. One champion from Quraish Cavalries, Ikrima Ibn Abi Jahal escape from the battle.  Many camels and horses from Quraish Army die.  According Historian Philip.K.Hitti, 20 victims fall from this battle. And , Pagan Quraish Army and their army moved back from Medina. After this battle, Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam attack Tribe Of Quraidha from Medina because they  betray to Quraish Army and Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam drive out from them.

Battle Of Khandaq, became turn point from Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s political movement. At 630 AD, 3 years from Battle Of Khandaq, Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam and his army conquer City Of Mecca, basic from Pagan Quraish power and became really ruler of Arabia Peninsula. And, it is biggest battle that winnest from Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam from Pagan Quraish powerr.

Refrences:

Imam adz-Dzahabi: Siyar Alam an-Nubala Jilid 2:Pembahasan Sejarah Nabi ( Perang Dzaturriqa-Wafatnya Rasulullah Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam), Tahqiq oleh Syuaib al Arnauth & Team, Pustaka Azzam, 2017 M.

Hitti, Philip.K: History Of The Arabs: Rujukan Induk dan Paling Otoritatif Tentang Sejarah Peradaban Islam, Penerbit Serambi, 2006 M.