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Expedition of Zayd ibn Harithah (Wadi al-Qura)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| conflict | Expedition of Zayd ibn Harithah (Wadi al-Qura) |
| date | November 627 AD, 7th month 6 AH |
| place | Wadi al-Qura |
| result | Ambush, 9 Muslims killed |
| commander1 | Zayd ibn Harithah |
| commander2 | Unknown |
| strength1 | 12 |
| strength2 | Unknown |
| casualties1 | 9 killed |
| casualties2 | Unknown |
Expedition of Zayd ibn Harithah to Wadi al-Qura took place in November, 627AD, 7th month of 6AH of the Islamic calendar.
Wadi al-Qura was an oasis, about 7 miles from Medina. Zayd ibn Harithah set out with 12 men to survey this area and to monitor the movements of enemies of Muhammad.
However, the inhabitants in this area were unfriendly to Zayd. The people there attacked the Muslims, killed 9 of them, while the rest including Zaid bin Haritha managed to escape.
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References
- Mubarakpuri, Saifur Rahman Al. (March 2024). "The Sealed Nectar". Darussalam Publications.
- Abū Khalīl, Shawqī. (2003). "Atlas of the Quran". Dar-us-Salam.
- Hawarey, Mosab. (March 2016). "The Journey of Prophecy; Days of Peace and War (Arabic)". Islamic Book Trust.
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