On This Day: Start of the four-day Battle of al-Mada'in, between the Hamdanids of Mosul and... (942)

On August 16, 942: Start of the four-day Battle of al-Mada'in, between the Hamdanids of Mosul and the Baridis of Basra over control of the Abbasid capital, Baghdad.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.