The Battle of Badr, Islam's Earliest Fulcrum

Mohammed’s battle at Badr stands as one of those rare battles where the number of men who fought was small, but the consequences were nothing short of world changing. His triumph at Badr did more than simply confirm his leadership — it forged his destiny as the unchallenged beacon of Islam. The sight of his small, victorious force, defeating overwhelming odds, sent ripples through the desert tribes, who were both awed and inspired. Drawn by the undeniable force of his will and the purported d...