Seerah
Chapter 20
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Battles - Trench
The Madinan Period4 events · 627 CE (5 AH) – 627 CE
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Battle of the Trench
10,000 Quraysh and allies attacked Madinah. Salman al-Farsi suggested digging a trench around Madinah.
627 CE (5 AH) Madinah
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The Trench Strategy
The trench was an unknown strategy to Arabs. The enemy was stopped at the trench and could not enter Madinah.
627 CE Madinah
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Banu Qurayzah Betrayal
The Jewish tribe of Banu Qurayzah broke their treaty and attacked from within. This was a grave betrayal during the battle.
627 CE Madinah
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Divine Victory
Allah sent a fierce wind that destroyed the enemy camp. The siege ended after 27 days without major fighting.
627 CE Madinah
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