Badr

American

[bad-er] / ˈbæd ər /

noun

Islam. Battle of, a decisive battle in the early days of Islam (a.d. 624), in which Muhammad with about 300 men overcame a force of about 1000 Meccans.

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Badr is cautious about discussing his past though, fearing it will "make people upset" and could "reopen wounds".

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

In Morocco's last-16 win over Spain that year, both sides brought on players in the final two minutes - Badr Benoun and Pablo Sarabia - and both missed.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

Oman recognizes the convention banning tolls on maritime highways and its Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi reiterated in the meeting Thursday with Rubio in Bahrain that any future arrangements for Hormuz wouldn’t include transit fees.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi called for an extension to the cease-fire, to allow for talks to continue.

From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026

This day avengeth the day of Badr; Hubal, our god, is victorious.

From The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah by Etienne Dinet

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