The batte of Khandaq is so called because

  • A it occured at a place known as khandaq
  • B The Jews of Yathrib collaborated with other to attack the Muslims
  • C the Muslim dug a ditch to defend madinah
  • D The prophet (SAW) decided to name it so
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The correct answer is C. the Muslim dug a ditch to defend madinah

The battle of khandaq is so called because the Muslims dug a ditch to protect and defend the city.

The word khandaq (ÎäÏÞ) is the Arabised form of the Middle Persian word kandag (˜äϐ; meaning "that which has been dug"). Salman the Persian advised Muhammad to dig a trench around the city. The battle is also referred to as the Battle of Confederates.

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