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On 1st Shawwal, 8th Hijri (January 630 CE), shortly after the conquest of Makkah, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) led a strong Muslim army of 12,000 fighters towards the Valley of Hunain to confront the tribes of Hawazin and Thaqif. These tribes had gathered a large force to challenge the newly established Muslim authority in the region.

The Battle of Hunain was significant because it was one of the largest Muslim forces ever assembled up to that time, combining 10,000 soldiers from the conquest of Makkah and an additional 2,000 newly converted Muslims from the Quraysh. Initially, the Muslims faced a surprise attack from the enemy hiding in the valley's narrow paths, causing temporary disorder. However, with the steadfast leadership of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the bravery of the companions, the Muslims regrouped and achieved a decisive victory.

The event highlighted the importance of relying on Allah (SWT) rather than merely on numbers and military strength, as early overconfidence almost led to defeat. The victory at Hunain further strengthened the Islamic state in the Arabian Peninsula.

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  Date: 1st Shawwal, 8th Hijri (shortly after the conquest of Makkah).

  
  


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  Muslim Army Strength: 12,000 fighters (10,000 from Madina + 2,000 from Makkah).

  
  


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  Location: Valley of Hunain, near Ta’if.

  
  


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  Opponents: Tribes of Hawazin and Thaqif.

  
  


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  Outcome: Decisive Muslim victory after initial setback.

  
  


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  The event taught reliance on Allah over military numbers.

  
  


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  Strengthened Muslim control in Arabia after Makkah's conquest.