Uthman ibn al-Huwayrith came to a dramatic halt after the Meccans suddenly decided to reject his proposition. Muhammad ibn Habib, a 9th-century Muslim historian, lists Uthman as one of the only two practicing Christians in Mecca during the lifetime of Muhammad. Another 9th-century historian, Ya'qubi, compiled a list to the same effect several years later. Uthman's son was a polytheist who joined the Quraysh tribe in their campaign against the Muslims in the Battle of Badr in 624. Uthman ibn al-Huwayrith Uthman ibn al-Huwayrith () was an Arab of the Quraysh who converted to Christianity. After revolting against idol worship in Mecca in
Battle of Badr Kargil War. Iranian offensive operations against Iraq in the late 1980s were also named after Badr. During the 2011 Libyan civil war, the rebel leadership stated that they selected the date of the assault on Tripoli to be the 20th of Ramadan, marking the anniversary of the Battle of Badr. The Battle of Badr was featured in the 1976 film "The Message", the 2004 animated movie "", and the 2012 TV series "Omar". Battle of Badr The Battle of Badr (), fought on Tuesday, 13 March 624 CE (17 Ramadan, 2 AH in the Islamic calendar) in the Hejaz region