Throughout history, the 26th day of Ramadan has been marked by significant events that influenced the course of Islamic civilization, including military victories, political developments, and the lives of prominent scholars.

Return of the Prophet from the Expedition of Tabuk
In 9 AH, Muhammad returned to Medina after the conclusion of the Expedition of Tabuk.

This expedition was one of the most difficult for the Muslim community due to harsh conditions and intense heat, earning the army the name “Army of Hardship.”

Upon arriving, the Prophet entered the mosque and prayed two units of prayer, then met those who had offered excuses for not participating in the expedition.

A Strategic Letter from Abu Ubaidah
In 12 AH, the Muslim commander Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah sent an important message to the first caliph Abu Bakr al-Siddiq.

The letter reported intelligence indicating that the people of the Levant had appealed to the Byzantine emperor Heraclius for military support against the advancing Muslim forces.

Early Muslim Attempts to Enter France
In 114 AH, Muslim armies attempted further expansion into French territories after establishing control in Al-Andalus, continuing campaigns that had earlier been initiated by Al-Samh ibn Malik al-Khawlani.

These campaigns faced significant geographic and military challenges but reflected the ambitions of the Islamic state during that era.

The Victory of Hattin
One of the most notable events occurred in 584 AH when Saladin achieved a historic victory in the Battle of Hattin.

This victory paved the way for the recapture of Jerusalem and marked a turning point in the struggle against the Crusader forces.

Birth of the Scholar Badr al-Din al-Ayni
In 762 AH, the renowned scholar Badr al-Din al-Ayni was born. He later became one of the most prominent jurists and historians of his time and authored the famous commentary Umdat al-Qari, an important explanation of Sahih al-Bukhari.

Death of Ibn Khaldun
The day also marks the passing of the great historian and philosopher Ibn Khaldun in 808 AH.

His famous work The Muqaddimah laid the foundations of sociology and offered groundbreaking insights into the rise and fall of civilizations.