Ghazwat (Battles) of the Holy Prophet ﷺ: Dates and Key Facts
Updated 17 Oct 2026
The major Ghazwat in order with their Hijri years: Badr, Uhud, Khandaq, Khyber, Fath-e-Makkah, Hunain and Tabuk.
A Ghazwa is a battle in which the Holy Prophet ﷺ took part himself.
| Ghazwa | Year (Hijri) | Key fact |
|---|---|---|
| Badr | 2 AH | First major battle; 313 Muslims; fought in Ramadan |
| Uhud | 3 AH | Fought near Mount Uhud, close to Madinah |
| Khandaq (Trench) | 5 AH | A trench was dug to defend Madinah; also called Ghazwa-e-Ahzab |
| Khyber | 7 AH | Fought against the fortresses of Khyber |
| Fath-e-Makkah | 8 AH | Conquest of Makkah |
| Hunain | 8 AH | Fought soon after the conquest of Makkah |
| Tabuk | 9 AH | The last Ghazwa of the Holy Prophet ﷺ |
Related dates
- Hijrah to Madinah: 622 AD
- Treaty of Hudaibiya: 6 AH
Memory trick
Remember the odd-looking order 2-3-5-7-8-8-9: Badr, Uhud, Khandaq, Khyber, Makkah, Hunain, Tabuk.
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