Expedition of Dhu Qarad | |||||||
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Salamah ibn al-Akwa | Abdur Rahman Uyanah bin Hisn Al-Fazari | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
500-700 Muslims assembled, only 8 sent[1] | 40 horsemen[1] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
4 killed[1] | 4 killed[1] |
The Expedition of Dhu Qarad also known as the Expedition of Ghaba[2] took place in September, 627AD, 6AH of the Islamic calendar, some scholars say that it took place just before the Battle of Khaybar, in the 12th month of 6AH.[3][4]
A few days after Muhammad returned Medina from the raid on the Banu Lihyan, a band of armed men of Ghatafan led by Abdur Rahman Uyanah bin Hisn Al-Fazari raided the outskirts of the city; and seized 20 milch camels. They also killed the shepherd and took his wife as a captive.[5]
Then there was the raid on Muhammad's private herd of camels by 'Uyaynah b. Hisn al-Fazari, who was doubtless annoyed because Muhammad had broken off negotiations with him over the withdrawal of Ghatafan. The raid was a small affair. Only 40 enemy horsemen were involved, and the booty was only 20 milking camels; 8 Muslims pursued on horseback, recovered half the camels, and killed 4 of the raiders for the loss of i of their own number.(free online)
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