Seerah 2- Year of Elephants, the year A.D. 570

The "Army of Elephants" refers to a historical event that is mentioned in Islamic history and Islamic tradition. According to these sources, in the year A.D. 570, the king of Ethiopia, Abraha, attempted to invade the Arabian Peninsula, with the intention of destroying the Kaaba, the sacred shrine in the city of Mecca. Abraha is said to have led an army of elephants in this attempted invasion, which is why this event is referred to as the "Army of Elephants."

The story of the "Army of Elephants" is mentioned in the Quran, in the chapter entitled "Al-Fil," and is considered an important event in Islamic history and tradition. It is often seen as a symbol of the protection of the sacred city of Mecca and of the power of God to defeat those who would seek to destroy it.

The goal of King Abraha of Yemen, when he led the "Army of Elephants" to the Kaaba, was to invade and destroy the sacred shrine located in the city of Mecca. According to Islamic tradition, King Abraha was envious of the status and importance of the Kaaba, which was considered the center of pilgrimage for the people of Arabia. He sought to destroy the Kaaba and replace it with his own cathedral in San'a, Yemen.

The "War of the Elephants" is a story from Islamic tradition that describes the miraculous defeat of King Abraha's army during its attempted invasion of the Kaaba in Mecca. According to the story, King Abraha led an army of elephants towards Mecca in an attempt to destroy the Kaaba and replace it with his own.

It is believed that Abdul Muttalib and the people of Mecca would have taken refuge in the hills surrounding the city during the attack, as they sought to protect themselves from the invading army. However, there are no specific details or accounts of Abdul Muttalib's actions during this time.

When the army reached the outskirts of Mecca, a flock of birds appeared, each carrying three stones in its beak. The birds then descended from the sky and pelted the army with stones, causing the elephants to panic and turn back. King Abraha and many of his soldiers were killed, and the army was forced to retreat.

This story is considered significant in Islamic history and tradition because it is seen as a demonstration of the power of God to protect the Kaaba and repel those who would seek to destroy it. In Islamic tradition, the miraculous defeat of King Abraha and his army is often seen as a symbol of the protection of the sacred city of Mecca and of the power of God to defeat those who would seek to destroy it.

The story of the "War of the Elephants" is mentioned in the Quran (105:1-5) and is recorded in various historical and religious texts, including early Islamic biographies of the Prophet Muhammad. While the story is considered to be of historical significance and is revered in Islamic tradition, it should be noted that the exact details of the event and the role of the birds in the story may have been subject to embellishment and interpretation over time.