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3 unusual facts about Al-Waqidi


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Battle of Yarmouk is regarded as one of the most decisive battles in military history where the Muslims were outnumbered by the Romans but, with the help of the women and the young boys amongst them, finished off the Roman Empire.

According to his literature, women play a leading role in Muslim Society and it was due to their support during the Battle of Yarmouk and other battles that the Muslims defeated the Romans and the Persia Empires.

Islamization of Jerusalem

According to early Arab historian and the biographer of Prophet Muhammad, Al-Waqidi, the 'further mosque' (al-Aqsa) are one of two located in the village ofin al-Gi'irranah between Mecca and Ta'if.


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Expedition of Usama bin Zayd

The event is also mentioned by the Muslim scholars Ibn Hisham, Waqidi and Tabari.

Maqtal al-Husayn

Maqtal al-Husayn of Muhammad bin Amr Waqidi (d. 207 or 209 AH), a mention of which book has been made by Ibn Nadim and Yaqut al-Hamawi


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