On the victory day of which battle did Hazrat Ruqayyah (RA), wife of Hazrat Usman (RA), pass away?

Hazrat Ruqayyah (RA) was one of the noble and revered wives of Hazrat Usman ibn Affan (RA), the third Caliph of Islam, and the daughter-in-law of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). She is remembered for her piety, devotion, and steadfastness in faith. An important historical detail about her life is that she passed away on the very day of the victory of the Battle of Badr, one of the most significant battles in early Islamic history.

The Battle of Badr, fought in the 2nd year of Hijri, was a turning point for the Muslim Ummah, marking a clear divine victory despite the smaller number of Muslim forces compared to the Quraysh army of Makkah. On the day of this victory, while the Muslim community celebrated the triumph, Hazrat Ruqayyah (RA) passed away due to illness. Her death on such a significant day symbolizes both the joy of Islam’s early victories and the personal losses experienced by the companions and families of the Prophet (SAW).

Hazrat Ruqayyah (RA) had shown exceptional strength of character, supporting her husband Hazrat Usman (RA) and the Prophet (SAW) during times of persecution and hardship. She endured the migration (Hijrah) from Makkah to Medina and lived a life marked by simplicity, patience, and dedication to Islam. Her death on the day of Badr reminds us of the interconnectedness of personal sacrifice and the broader triumphs of faith.