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What was the Battle of Hunayn?

ما غزوة حنين؟

Hunayn, 8 AH / 630 CE, after the conquest of Mecca; it was fought against Hawazin and Thaqif, and the Muslims at first wavered because of their large numbers, then God granted them victory, and they seized the property and captives of the enemy, as far as al-Ta'if.

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The battle of Hunayn, 8 AH / 630 CE, followed the conquest of Mecca. The Muslims faced Hawazin and Thaqif. At first they were thrown into confusion by their numbers, then God granted them victory, and they took the spoils and captives as far as al-Ta'if. 1

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Disputing the count of raids and sariyas

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