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What was the Battle of Mutah?

ما معركة مؤتة؟

Mu'ta, Jumada al-Ula 8 AH / 629 CE; the first encounter between Muslims and the Byzantines; the three commanders Zayd, Ja'far and Abdullah ibn Rawaha were martyred there, and Khalid brought the army to safety.

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The Battle of Mu'ta took place in Jumada al-Ula 8 AH / 629 CE. It was the first encounter of Muslims with the Byzantines. Three commanders were killed in it: Zayd, Ja'far and Abd Allah ibn Rawaha (may God be pleased with him). Khalid led the army to safety. 1

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