Battle of Trench and Treaty of Hudaibiya Lecture Notes

Practice fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering the events, dates, figures, Quranic references, and treaty terms of the Battle of the Trench (Khandaq) and the Treaty of Hudaibiya.

After being expelled from Madinah for plotting to kill the Prophet (pbuh), the Jews of Banu Nazir settled at __________.

Khyber

In 5 A.H. / 627 AD, the invading confederate army of $10,000$ soldiers was placed under the command of __________.

Abu Sufyan

Members of the tribe of __________ traveled to warn the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) of the approaching invading army.

Banu Khuza'a

In the consultative counsel, the Prophet (P.B.U.H) appreciated the opinion of Hazrat __________ (RA), who suggested digging a trench around Madinah.

Salman Farsi

Three sides of Madinah were naturally fortified by houses, orchards, and lava fields, leaving only the North, or __________ front unprotected.

Syrian

The defensive trench dug around the unprotected side of Madinah was approximately five yards wide and __________ yards deep.

five

To prepare the defenses of Madinah, a workforce of __________ Muslims worked in groups of 10 to dig the trench.

$$3,000$$

The trench excavated around the Syrian front of Madinah was __________ kilometers long.

$$5.5$$

Although completed in 06 days, some historical accounts report that digging the trench took __________ days due to rocky terrain and winter.

$$20$$

The siege of Madinah by the allied confederate forces lasted for about __________ days.

$$27$$

During the siege, __________ slaughtered a sheep to host the Prophet (pbuh), who miraculously fed the entire army from that single animal.

Jabir bin Abdullah

When the Quraish attempted to cross a narrow part of the trench, Hazrat Ali accepted a duel challenge and killed the undefeated warrior named __________.

Amr bin Abd Wad

According to Surah 33:13, hypocrites asked for leave to flee the battle on the false pretext that their houses were __________.

bare and exposed

The Jewish tribe of __________ broke their treaty with the Holy Prophet and conspired with the Quraish to launch an attack from the rear.

Banu Quraiza

Because a confederation of multiple hostile tribes united against Madinah, the Battle of the Trench is also known as the Battle of __________.

Ahzab

To disrupt the confederacy, the Prophet (pbuh) deployed strategic skills by sending __________ to sow seeds of mistrust among the allies.

Nuaym bin Mas'ud

Allah helped break the siege by dispatching angels and a severe __________ that blew down the enemies' tents and cooking gear.

windstorm

Following their treacherous breach of treaty during the battle, the fortresses of Banu Quraiza were besieged by Muslims for __________ days.

$$25$$

The punishment for the treachery of Banu Quraiza was judged according to the Taurah by __________.

Saad bin Muaaz

Following the ruling of Saad bin Muaaz, around __________ men from Banu Quraiza were executed for their treachery.

$$600\text{--}700$$

The Treaty of Hudaibiya took place in the year $628\text{ A.D.}$ or __________ A.H.

$$6$$

In February 628 A.D., approximately __________ unarmed Muslims left Madinah toward Mecca to perform Umra.

$$1400$$

The Muslim pilgrims departed Madinah for Mecca in the Islamic month of __________ in 6 A.H.

Dhul Qadah

Muslims leaving Madinah were strictly prohibited from fighting because they were in a state of __________.

ihram

When the Muslim emissary Hazrat __________ was detained in Mecca, a rumour broke out that he had been killed.

Usman

The pledge taken under a tree by the companions to lay down their lives and avenge Hazrat Usman is known as __________.

Bait-e-Rizwan

Apprehensive after the Bait-e-Rizwan oath, the Quraish dispatched __________ to negotiate a peace treaty with the Muslims.

Sohail bin Amr

Under the terms of the Treaty of Hudaibiya, Muslims could return for Pilgrimage the next year but could stay in Makkah for only __________ days.

three

Clause 4 of the Treaty of Hudaibiya stipulated that there would be no fighting between both parties for a duration of __________ years.

ten

The treaty specified that if a member of the Quraish joined the Muslims without guardian permission, he would be __________.

sent back to Makkah

Unsatisfied with the seemingly disadvantageous terms of the treaty, Hazrat __________ questioned why the Muslims were demeaning their religion.

Umar

Hazrat __________ was chosen by the Prophet (pbuh) to write the formal document of the Treaty of Hudaibiya.

Ali

Upon Suhail's objection to 'the Messenger of Allah', the Prophet instructed Ali to write 'Muhammad son of __________'.

Abdullah

Suhail bin Amr's son, named __________, escaped to the Prophet seeking freedom, but was told to remain patient to uphold the treaty.

Abu Jandal

After concluding the treaty document, the Prophet instructed the Muslims to sacrifice their animals and __________ their heads.

shave

The Prophet affirmed that the treaty represented success, supported by the Quranic revelation: 'Verily we have granted you a manifest __________.'

victory

Following the conclusion of the Treaty of Hudaibiya, the __________ tribe made a pact of alliance with the Muslims.

Khuza'a

Following the signing of the Treaty of Hudaibiya, the Banu __________ tribe entered into a pact of alliance with the Quraish.

Bakr

Prior to the Battle of the Trench, Jewish delegates provoked the Quraish and also secured the military backing of Banu Sulaiyam and Banu __________.

Ghatafan

The Prophet's active participation in digging the trench despite hunger teaches leaders that they should always engage in __________ for the community's benefit.

hard work