What does Badr mean?
The first battle of Islam, in Ramadan of the second year, won by 313 against a thousand.
Badr explained
The Quran calls it the Day of the Criterion and says Allah helped the Muslims at Badr when they were weak, sending angels to their aid. The Companions who fought there hold a rank above all others.
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What does Badr mean?
Badr (بَدْر, Badr) means: The first battle of Islam, in Ramadan of the second year, won by 313 against a thousand.
How is Badr written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written بَدْر and pronounced Badr.
Where does Badr come from in the Quran or hadith?
The Quran calls it the Day of the Criterion and says Allah helped the Muslims at Badr when they were weak, sending angels to their aid. The Companions who fought there hold a rank above all others. Source: Aal Imran 3:123; Al-Anfal 8:9.
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