Battle of Trench

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Battle of Trench

        BATTLE OF TRENCH

The battle of Trench took place in Hijrah 5 (627A.D.). This battle is also known as battle of Allies. The Muslims army consisted of 3000 companions. The army of enemy consisted of 10000 persons. The troops include Idolaters and the Jews, etc. Abu Sufiyan was commander of the army. Salman Farsi, a companion gave an opinion to dig a trench. This idea was appreciated by Hazrat Muhammad SAW and the other Muslims. After 21 or 22 days the hard labour, the Muslims succeeded in digging a trench which was three and half miles long and five feet deep. Hazrat Muhammad SAW himself participated in the activity of digging the trench.

          The Idolaters and the Jews made attempts to jump across the trench but all their efforts proved failed and they could not manage general attack. About the month had elapsed since they left their homes. They have incurred heavy expenses on war efforts but without any fruitful result. They lost their patience and fled away during the night. The Muslims won the battle.