Islam is a war cult. The Quran is a war manual. Does this sound like a peaceful religion? After the Hijra to Medina in 622, Muhammad organized and personally led or authorized dozens of military expeditions (ghazawat and sariyyas). Major engagements recorded in early Islamic sources include:Battle of Badr (624): A Muslim force defeated a larger Meccan caravan-protection army; Muhammad commanded and the victory was later framed as divine support. Battle of Uhud (625): A Meccan counterattack that ended in a tactical Muslim setback. Battle of the Trench (627): Defense of Medina against a confederacy of Meccan and allied tribes. Conquest of Mecca (630): Largely bloodless entry after years of conflict, followed by the destruction of idols in the Kaaba. Subsequent campaigns against the Banu Qurayza, Khaybar, and other tribes, plus the submission of most remaining Arabian groups by the time of his death in 632. Further campaigns and reconquests in Persia (Fars, Kirman, Khurasan, etc.), Armenia/Azerbaijan, and North Africa (Ifriqiya under Abdullah ibn Sa’d). Naval operations, including the conquest of Cyprus and the Battle of the Masts against the Byzantines. Expeditions toward Makran, Balochistan, and the fringes of Sindh. Suppression of revolts in provinces such as Fars and Azerbaijan, where local populations rose against Muslim rule; governors (e.g., Abdullah ibn Amir) led these operations with Uthman’s authorization or direction.