The Battle of Hunain was fought in which year of Hijri?
A
6 AH
B
7 AH
C
8 AH
D
9 AH
Correct Answer: Option C — 8 AH
Explanation:
The Battle of Hunain was fought in 8 AH (630 AD) shortly after the conquest of Makkah. The Muslims initially suffered a setback when faced with an ambush by the Hawazin tribe but ultimately won a decisive victory. It is mentioned in the Quran in Surah Al-Tawbah (9:25-26) and resulted in significant war spoils.