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The Battle of Mota (629 A.D / 8 AH) was one of the first major encounters between the Muslim army and the Byzantine Empire. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) had appointed a chain of command before the battle to ensure strong leadership in case of martyrdom among commanders.

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   Hazrat Zaid Bin Harith (RA) was appointed as the first commander and was martyred while bravely fighting.

   
   


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   Hazrat Jafar ibn Abi Talib (RA), cousin of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), then took command and displayed unmatched courage, even continuing to fight after losing both arms, until he too was martyred.

   
   


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   After Jafar’s martyrdom, Hazrat Abdullah Bin Rawaha (RA) was the third appointed leader of the Muslim forces. Despite heavy odds, he encouraged the troops with strong faith before also achieving martyrdom.

   
   


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   Finally, Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (RA) took over leadership and successfully executed a strategic withdrawal, saving many Muslim lives.

   
   

This sequence of leadership showed the discipline, sacrifice, and bravery of the Sahabah, with each leader prepared to give his life for the cause of Islam.

Key Facts:

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  Battle of Mota: 629 A.D (8 AH), fought against Byzantine forces near Jordan.

  
  


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  First commander: Hazrat Zaid Bin Harith (RA).

  
  


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  Second commander: Hazrat Jafar ibn Abi Talib (RA).

  
  


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  Third commander: Hazrat Abdullah Bin Rawaha (RA).

  
  


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  Fourth commander: Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (RA).

  
  


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  The battle is remembered for remarkable courage and leadership succession among Sahabah.