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Expedition of 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf

Event in early Islamic history

Field	Value
conflict	Expedition of ‘Abd al-Rahman ibn ‘Awf
place	Dumat al-Jandal, North of Saudi Arabia now
date	December 627 AD in 8th month, 6 AH
result	*Successful operation, Banu Kalb agree to pay Jizyah
*‘Abd al-Rahman marries the King's daughter<ref name	"TheSealed" (online)
commander1	‘Abd al-Rahman ibn ‘Awf
commander2	Al Asbagh
strength1	700
strength2	Unknown

King of Banu Kalb and some tribe members accept Islam
‘Abd al-Rahman marries the King's daughter The expedition of ‘Abd al-Rahman ibn ‘Awf, also known as the Second Expedition of Dumatul Jandal took place in December, 627AD, 8th(Sha'ban) month of 6AH of the Islamic calendar. ‘Abd al-Rahman ibn ‘Awf was sent on a Mission to win over the Banu Kalb tribe and get them to adopt Islam and side with the Muslims, this operation was carried out successfully.

The Expedition

Muhammad appointed ‘Abd al-Rahman ibn ‘Awf to head to Dumatul Jandal to win over the people. It is reported by the Muslim Scholar Ibn Hisham, that he told ‘Abd al-Rahman: Fight everyone in the way of God and kill those who disbelieve in God. Do not be deceitful with spoils, do not be treacherous, nor mutilate, do not kill children. This is God’s ordinance and practice of his prophet among you. ‘Abd al-Rahman set out with 700 men on an expedition to Dumat al-Jandal, that is on the route to Khaybar, Fadak. The place was a great trading center; the inhabitants were mainly Christians and were ruled by a Christian king. Following the Islamic rule, on reaching Dumatul Jandal, ‘Abd al-Rahman summoned the people of the tribe to embrace Islam within three days grace.

During the 3 day period, Al-Asbagh, a Christian chief of Banu Kalb complied and many of his followers also followed suit. Other tribes also paid tribute (Jizya) to ‘Abd al-Rahman. On agreement to pay Jizya tax regularly, they were allowed to keep their Christianity.

Muhammad received the news through a Messenger, and then instructed ‘Abd al-Rahman to marry Tamadhir, the daughter of the Christian chief, Al-Asbagh. So ‘Abd al-Rahman married Tumadhir bint Asbagh, the daughter of the Christian king and brought this lady with him to Medina.

References

Mubarakpuri, Saifur Rahman Al. (2005). "The sealed nectar: biography of the Noble Prophet". Darussalam Publications.
Muir, William. (1861). "The life of Mahomet and history of Islam to the era of the Hegira, Volume 4". Smith, Elder & Co.
Watt, W. Montgomery. (1956). "Muhammad at Medina". Oxford University Press.
Abū Khalīl, Shawqī. (2003). "Atlas of the Quran". Dar-us-Salam.
Hawarey, Mosab. (2010). "The Journey of Prophecy; Days of Peace and War (Arabic)". Islamic Book Trust.
Mufti M. Mukarram Ahmed. (205). "Encyclopaedia of Islam". Anmol Publications.
Ibn Ishaq. (1955). "The Life of Muhammad (Sirat Rasul Allah)". Oxford University Press.

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