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How old was Usama at the time of the battle of Uhud?
Usama was eleven years old at the battle of Uhud.
What was the cause of the battle of Mu’tah?
The Hercules’ deputy killed the prophet’s messenger.
How many companions did the prophet mobilize?
The prophet mobilized three thousand companions.
Who led the Muslim army at the battle of Mu’tah?
Zaid ibn Haritha led the Muslim army at Mu'tah.
Who were the leaders killed at the battle of Mu’tah?
Zaid, Jafar and Abdullah ibn Rawaha were killed.
What orientations did the prophet give to the army?
The prophet advised them to observe the war ethics.
How many soldiers did Hercules mobilize for Mu’tah?
He mobilized a two hundred thousand soldier army.
Who led the army of Hercules at the battle of Mu’tah?
Theodur, Hercules' brother, led the army at Mu’tah.
What did the Muslims do during the battle of Mu’tah?
The Muslims fought bravely at the village of Mu'tah.
Who led the army after the leaders were killed?
Khalid ibn al-Walid led the Muslim army at last.
How was Khalid heroic at the battle of Mu’tah?
Khalid could distract the enemy till late at night.
What did Khalid ibn al-Walid do in the morning?
He reorganized the army and withdrew from the field.
How did the battle of Mu’tah affect Usama ibn Zaid?
It made Usama stronger and left a wound with him.
What did he decide to do after the Mu'tah battle?
Usama decided to avenge the Romans one day.
What did the prophet decide to do after Mu’tah?
He decided to fight the Romans himself again.
What did the prophet want to do for the mission?
He wanted to prepare a strong army for the mission.
When did the battle of Mu’tah take place?
The battle of Mu’tah was in Jumada al-Oola year 8 H.
Why did the prophet cancel the Hudaibiya accord?
Because Quraish violated the Hudaibiya agreement.
How many Muslim warriors marched to Makkah?
More than 10.000 Muslims marched to Makkah.
How did the prophet honor Usama ibn Zaid?
He had ibn Zaid ride his she-mule behind him.