Centuries Ago Today, Five Events Occurred: From Portugal's Fasting Ban to the Death of Ibn Majah

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – Several major events occurred on the 8th of Ramadan centuries ago, highlighting today as a ‘Day of Great Change’ where the boundaries of kingdoms were established and the foundations of knowledge were preserved. These include the return of the ‘Al-Usra’ forces of the Prophet Muhammad SAW, which defended the city’s borders, the rise of the ‘Brave Lion’ Alp Arslan to unite the flags of the Middle East, and the restoration of Muslim power in Akko by Al-Malik az-Zahir Ruknuddin Baibars al-Bunduqdari. Here are some of the major events that occurred on the 8th of Ramadan, as quoted from Aljazeera, Wednesday (26/2/2026). First, a lesson in camouflage and border security. On this day in the ninth year of the Hijra/630 AD, Medina witnessed the return of Muslim forces from the Battle of Tabuk. This was not just a military battle (no battle actually took place), but a major manoeuvre that proved to the Romans and their allies that the newly established state was capable of travelling thousands of miles to secure its northern borders. In the related strategic context, the event on the 8th of Ramadan (year 8 H) 629 AD demonstrates the military genius of the Prophet SAW.