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Dec 2021
46m 9s

Battle of Badr: Victory

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Warfare during Battle of Badr and the Muslim's victory:
- The story of Umayr ibn Al-Humam, who longed for a martyrdom
- The two youth who killed Abu Jahl, and how they attacked him
- Abu Jahl's arrogance even with his dying breaths
- Umayyah ibn Khalaf's attempt to seek refuge once defeat was imminent
- Lessons taught after the battle

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