The Battle of Badr took place in which year of Hijri?
A
1 AH
B
2 AH
C
3 AH
D
4 AH
Correct Answer: Option B — 2 AH
Explanation:
The Battle of Badr was fought on 17 Ramadan 2 AH (624 AD) and was the first major military engagement between Muslims and the Quraysh of Makkah. Despite being outnumbered approximately three to one the Muslim army of 313 achieved a decisive victory. It is referred to in the Quran as the Day of Criterion.