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The Expedition Of Shuja Ibn Wahb Al-Asadi
It is claimed by some that the expedition of Shuja ibn Wahb al-Asadi took place as a result that the Muslims wanted to steal stuff from the Banu Amir tribe. However, this not true. It is reported in our Islamic sources that one of the reasons Companions of the Prophet (p) were despatched, was a… Read More ›
Expedition Of Ibn Abi Al-Awja Al-Sulami
A group of Muslims were sent to Banu Sulaim, led by Ibn Abi Awja Al-Sulami. Their objective was missionary work, preaching. Preaching the message of Islam to this tribe, inviting them to Islam. This tribe didn’t like hearing the preaching of Islam, they started attacking the Muslims. As a result of attacks, being pelted with… Read More ›
The Expedition Of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq To Banu Kilab
Abu Bakr (ra) was sent to Banu Kilab tribe, the reports on this expedition, don’t tell us a lot, other than the Muslims had a battle. It does not give us any more details. Sunan Abi Dawud: AbdurRahman ibn Tarafah said that his grandfather Arfajah ibn As’ad who had his nose cut off at the battle… Read More ›
Expedition Of Umar Ibn Al-Khatab To Turabah (Turba)
The Prophet Muhammed (p) sent Umar Ibn Al-Khattab with thirty of his companions, against a branch of the Hawazin, at Turabah (Turbah). Umar Ibn Khattab travelled through the land in the night and hid in the day. When the Muslims arrived at the location, the Banu Hawazin all ran off, most probably received news… Read More ›
Expedition Of Abu Qatadah Ibn Rab’i Al-Ansari Khadirah (khudrah)
The Prophet (p) received intelligence that the Banu Ghatafan tribe were mobilising troops in order to attack the Muslim community. Kitab al-tabaqat al-kabir – Ibn Sa’d: “THE SARIYYAH OF ABU QATADAH IBN RIB’I AL-ANSARI TOWARDS KHUDRAH THE TERRITORY OF MUHARIB then (occurred) the sariyyah of Abu Qatadah Ibn Rib’I al-Ansari towards Khudrah the territory of… Read More ›
Expedition Of Khalid Ibn Al-Walid To Banu Jadhimah
Prophet Muhammed (p) sent Khalid ibn Walid with few hundred companions to invite people to Islam. They were instructed to invite, preach to the tribe of Banu Jadhimah. While being there preaching Islam, some locals started shouting and saying as the reports state that “we have left our religion! We have left our religion!” Upon… Read More ›
The Siege Of Ta’if (Taif)
The siege of Ta’if took place as a result of the enemy Thaqif had retreated to their fortresses in order to prepare for war again. The Thaqif tribe were the same people who marched towards Makkah with Hawazin tribe (and others) in order to kill Muslims, and when they were confronted with the Muslim army,… Read More ›
The Expedition Of Abu Musa Al-Ashari (Hunayn)
The expedition (sariyyah) of Abu Musa al-Ashari, took place as consequence of the league of tribes who had mobilized to attack the Muslim community. With the Muslims having the upper-hand at the battle of Hunayn, the enemy retreated to Awtas area to mobilize, attack and use this place for military purposes against the Muslims. While, Abu… Read More ›
The Battle Of Autas (Awtas)
Battle of Autas took place because the Muslims had to defend themselves against the league tribes who formed an alliance together to attack the Muslim community, the battle of Hunayn. It was a war of self-defence. Please also read the following article on what happened to the captive women, to get a better understanding of… Read More ›
The Battle Of Hunayn (Hunain)
Prophet Muhammad and his Companions conquered Makkah peacefully. This was the home of the Prophet (p) and its companions who were persecuted and pursued even when they left to find safe sanctuary in Madinah. The conquest of Makkah took place as a consequence of the Quraysh, they instigated the banu Bakr in fighting against Khuza’a,… Read More ›
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