The Site of the Battle of Badr

The site of the Battle of Badr is a historical location in the city of Badr, in the province of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (150 km southwest of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah). The Battle of Badr took place there in 623.

The site of the Battle of Badr includes several landmarks associated with the Battle of Badr, including al-Arish Mosque, the battlefield, the cemetery of its martyrs, al-Adwa al-Dunya, and al-Adwa al-Quswa, as well as a number of historical artifacts. Certain landmarks of Badr related to the battle are mentioned in the Holy Qur'an, in the context of the Battle of Badr in the words of Allah Almighty: 'Remember when you were on the near side of the valley, and they were on the farther side, and the caravan was lower than you. If you had made an appointment [to meet], you would have missed the appointment. But [it was] so that Allah might accomplish a matter already destined - that those who perished [through disbelief] would perish upon evidence and those who lived [in faith] would live upon evidence; and indeed, Allah is Hearing and Knowing.' (Al-Anfal: 42)

Among the landmarks in Badr associated with the battle is al-Adwa al-Dunya, which is a sand hill located about one km northwest of the waters of Badr. Prophet Muhammad, PBUH, initially set up camp there with his army. He was then advised to advance slightly to the south to position himself nearer to the closest well from the enemy's side.

Among the landmarks of Badr associated with the battle is al-Adwa al-Quswa, which is a sandy mountain that stretches from the east to the west and is about three km away from Badr. It was the place where the pagan army camped before advancing to the battlefield.