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'''Badr''' ({{lang-ar|بَـدْر}}, full name: '''Badr Hunayn''', {{lang-ar|بدر حنین}}) is a town in [[Al Madinah Province]], Al-[[Hijaz]], [[Saudi Arabia]]. It is located about {{convert|130|km|abbr=on}} from the [[Islam]]ic holy city of [[Medina]]. It was the location of the [[Battle of Badr]], between the [[Quraysh (tribe)|Quraishi]]-led [[Shirk (Islam)|Polytheists]], and the [[Muslim]]s under the leadership of [[Muhammad]],<ref name="Cite quran|3|110|e=128|s=ns">{{cite quran|3|110|e=128|s=ns}}</ref> in 624 [[Common Era|CE]].
'''Badr''' ({{lang-ar|بَـدْر}}, full name: '''Badr Hunayn''', {{lang-ar|بدر حنین}}) is a town in [[Al Madinah Province]], Al-[[Hijaz]], [[Saudi Arabia]]. It is located about {{convert|130|km|abbr=on}} from the [[Islam]]ic holy city of [[Madinah|Medina]]. It was the location of the [[Battle of Badr]], between the [[Quraysh (tribe)|Quraishi]]-led [[Shirk (Islam)|polytheists]], and the [[Muslim]]s under the leadership of [[Muhammad]],<ref name="Cite quran|3|110|e=128|s=ns">{{cite quran|3|110|e=128|s=ns}}</ref> in 624 [[Common Era|CE]].


==History==
==History==
Badra is located 130 kilometers southwest of [[Medina]] and lies in a harsh [[natural landscape]] of desert plains, steep hills and sand dunes.
Badr is located 130 kilometers southwest of [[Medina]] and lies in a harsh [[natural landscape]] of desert plains, steep hills and sand dunes.
In [[Pre-Islamic Arabia|pre-Islamic time]]s, Badr was part of the night journey from the coast of the [[Red Sea]], along the caravan route from [[Mecca]] to [[Damascus]].
In [[Pre-Islamic Arabia|pre-Islamic time]]s, Badr was part of the night journey from the coast of the [[Red Sea]], along the caravan route from [[Mecca]] to [[Damascus]].
Badr was once known for its wells. On March 13th 624 (17 Ramadan 2 AH), the [[Battle of Badr]] occurred when 313 men encountered outnumbering Meccan forces of the pagan [[Quraish]] army. The engagement resulted in a victory for the [[Muslim]]s under the command of [[Muhammad]], the last prophet of [[Islam]].
Badr was once known for its wells. On March 13, 624 (17 Ramadan 2 AH), the [[Battle of Badr]] occurred when 313 men encountered outnumbering Meccan forces of the pagan [[Quraish]] army. The engagement resulted in a victory for the [[Muslim]]s under the command of [[Muhammad]], the Founder of [[Islam]].


==Climate==
==Climate==


Badr has [[hot desert climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''BWh''). with Extremely hot long summers and mild winters. In Winter, nights averaging 10-15&nbsp;°C (50-59&nbsp;°F). In Mid-Summers, Temperatures above {{convert|45|°C|°F|0|abbr=on}} are not unusual. Annual rainfall is low, with rain most commonly occurring in November through February.
Badr has [[hot desert climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''BWh''). with Extremely hot long summers and mild winters. In Winter, nights averaging {{convert|10|-|15|C|F}}. In Mid-Summers, Temperatures above {{convert|42|°C|°F|0|abbr=on}} are not unusual. Annual rainfall is low, with rain most commonly occurring in November through February.
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According to Islamic sources, Quraishi leader [[Abu Jahl]] said:
According to Islamic sources, Quraishi leader [[Abu Jahl]] said:


:"By [[Allah]], we will not go back until we have been to Badr,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shawuniversitymosque.org/m/faq_qanda.php?id=94|title=Badr was the site of one of the Arab fairs where they used to hold a market every year|access-date=2006-07-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140630115115/http://www.shawuniversitymosque.org/m/faq_qanda.php?id=94|archive-date=2014-06-30|url-status=dead}}</ref> for we will spend three days there, slaughter camels and feast and drink wine, and the girls shall play for us. The Arabs will hear that we have come and gathered together, and will respect us in future! So come on!"
:"By [[Allah]], we will not go back until we have been to Badr,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shawuniversitymosque.org/m/faq_qanda.php?id=94|title=(dead link) Badr was the site of one of the Arab fairs where they used to hold a market every year|access-date=2006-07-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140630115115/http://www.shawuniversitymosque.org/m/faq_qanda.php?id=94|archive-date=2014-06-30|url-status=dead}}</ref> for we will spend three days there, slaughter camels and feast and drink wine, and the girls shall play for us. The Arabs will hear that we have come and gathered together, and will respect us in future! So come on!"


[[Akhnas ibn Shariq]] al-[[Thaqif]]i and the [[Banu Zuhrah]] were with the [[Mecca]]n as part of the escort that preceded the battle, but since he believed the caravan to be safe, he did not join Quraish on their way to a festival in Badr. He returned with Banu Zuhrah returned so the two clans present in the battle.<ref name="shawuniversitymosque">{{cite web|url=http://www.shawuniversitymosque.org/m/faq_qanda.php?id=94|title=Shaw University Mosque -Islam, Mosques & NC Muslims eCommunity<!-- Bot generated title -->|access-date=2006-07-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140630115115/http://www.shawuniversitymosque.org/m/faq_qanda.php?id=94|archive-date=2014-06-30|url-status=dead}}</ref>
[[Akhnas ibn Shariq]] al-[[Thaqif]]i and the [[Banu Zuhrah]] were with the [[Mecca]]n as part of the escort that preceded the battle, but since he believed the caravan to be safe, he did not join Quraish on their way to a festival in Badr. He returned with Banu Zuhrah returned so the two clans present in the battle.<ref name="shawuniversitymosque">{{cite web|url=http://www.shawuniversitymosque.org/m/faq_qanda.php?id=94|title=(dead link) Shaw University Mosque -Islam, Mosques & NC Muslims eCommunity<!-- Bot generated title -->|access-date=2006-07-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140630115115/http://www.shawuniversitymosque.org/m/faq_qanda.php?id=94|archive-date=2014-06-30|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

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Badr
بَـدْر
Town
Names of 14 martyrs of Battle of Badr at the wells of Badr
Names of 14 martyrs of Battle of Badr at the wells of Badr
Badr is located in Saudi Arabia
Badr
Badr
Location in Saudi Arabia
Coordinates: 23°46′48″N 38°47′26″E / 23.78000°N 38.79056°E / 23.78000; 38.79056
Country Saudi Arabia
ProvinceMedina Province
Population
 (2010)
 • Total63,468
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Badr (Arabic: بَـدْر, full name: Badr Hunayn, Arabic: بدر حنین) is a town in Al Madinah Province, Al-Hijaz, Saudi Arabia. It is located about 130 km (81 mi) from the Islamic holy city of Medina. It was the location of the Battle of Badr, between the Quraishi-led polytheists, and the Muslims under the leadership of Muhammad,[1] in 624 CE.

History

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Badr is located 130 kilometers southwest of Medina and lies in a harsh natural landscape of desert plains, steep hills and sand dunes.

In pre-Islamic times, Badr was part of the night journey from the coast of the Red Sea, along the caravan route from Mecca to Damascus.

Badr was once known for its wells. On March 13, 624 (17 Ramadan 2 AH), the Battle of Badr occurred when 313 men encountered outnumbering Meccan forces of the pagan Quraish army. The engagement resulted in a victory for the Muslims under the command of Muhammad, the Founder of Islam.

Climate

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Badr has hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh). with Extremely hot long summers and mild winters. In Winter, nights averaging 10–15 °C (50–59 °F). In Mid-Summers, Temperatures above 42 °C (108 °F) are not unusual. Annual rainfall is low, with rain most commonly occurring in November through February.

Climate data for Badr Hunain
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 25
(77) 		27
(81) 		31
(88) 		34
(93) 		37
(99) 		39
(102) 		39
(102) 		39
(102) 		39
(102) 		36
(97) 		31
(88) 		27
(81) 		33
(91)
Daily mean °C (°F) 19
(66) 		20
(68) 		23
(73) 		27
(81) 		30
(86) 		33
(91) 		33
(91) 		34
(93) 		33
(91) 		28
(82) 		24
(75) 		20
(68) 		27
(81)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 13
(55) 		14
(57) 		17
(63) 		21
(70) 		24
(75) 		26
(79) 		26
(79) 		26
(79) 		26
(79) 		22
(72) 		18
(64) 		15
(59) 		20
(68)
Average rainy days 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 5
Source: World Weather Center[2]

Battle of Badr

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Main articles: Battle of Badr and List of expeditions of Muhammad

According to Islamic sources, Quraishi leader Abu Jahl said:

"By Allah, we will not go back until we have been to Badr,[3] for we will spend three days there, slaughter camels and feast and drink wine, and the girls shall play for us. The Arabs will hear that we have come and gathered together, and will respect us in future! So come on!"

Akhnas ibn Shariq al-Thaqifi and the Banu Zuhrah were with the Meccan as part of the escort that preceded the battle, but since he believed the caravan to be safe, he did not join Quraish on their way to a festival in Badr. He returned with Banu Zuhrah returned so the two clans present in the battle.[4]

See also

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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Badr.

References

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  1. ^ Quran 3:110–128
  2. ^ "Climate Data for Saudi Arabia". World Weather Climate Center. Archived from the original on 28 October 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  3. ^ "(dead link) Badr was the site of one of the Arab fairs where they used to hold a market every year". Archived from the original on 2014-06-30. Retrieved 2006-07-07.
  4. ^ "(dead link) Shaw University Mosque -Islam, Mosques & NC Muslims eCommunity". Archived from the original on 2014-06-30. Retrieved 2006-07-07.


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