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Raid on Dhu Amarr

FieldValue
conflictInvasion of Dhi Amr
date625 AD, AH 3, Muharram
placeDhi Amr
result
*Tribe members flee into mountains<ref name"Mubarakpuri 2005 286–287"
combatant1Muslims of Medina
combatant2Banu Muharib and Banu Thalabah tribes
commander1Muhammad
commander2Unknown
strength1450
strength2Unknown
casualties10
casualties21 captured
  • Muhammad sends 450 men after the Banu Thalabah and Banu Muharib tribes
  • Tribe members flee into mountains The raid on Amarr (), also known as the Raid on Ghatafan, occurred directly after the Invasion of Sawiq in the year A.H. 3 of the Islamic calendar, March 625. The expedition was ordered by Muhammad after he received intelligence that the Banu Muharib and Banu Thalabah tribes were planning to raid the outskirts of Madinah. Therefore, Muhammad launched a pre-emptive strike with 450 men.

When the enemies heard of the imminent arrival of Muhammad, they quickly fled. The Muslims also captured a man who later converted to Islam and acted as their guide.

This event is mentioned in Ibn Hisham's biography of Muhammad, and other historical sources.

Background

A month after the Invasion of Sawiq, Muhammad learnt that some clans of the Ghatafan tribesmen had gathered troops at Dhu Amar in Nejd. So, Muhammad led an expedition of 450 fighters to search out the enemy and disperse them. He left Uthman in charge of Medina.

This was the largest military exercise led by Muhammad prior to the Battle of Uhud.

Raid

However, the enemy got wind of Muhammad's departure and took to hiding. Muhammad's army was able to capture one man who gave information about the Ghatafan's hideout. The enemy soon heard of Muhammad's approach and they took sanctuary on the tops of the hills.

Attempted assassination

Attempted assassination in Quran

According to the Muslim scholar Sami Strauch, it is reported in Sahih Bukhari that it was raining, and Muhammad took his garments off and hung them on a tree to dry, while the enemy was watching, Ghwarath ibn al-Harith went to attack Muhammad. He threatened Muhammad with his sword and said "Who will protect you from me on this day?" Then according to Muslim scholars the Angel Gabriel came and thumped Ghawrath in the chest and forced him to drop his sword. Muhammad then picked up the sword and said "Who will protect you from me?"

Ghawrath replied: "No one, and I testify there is no God worthy of worship but Allah" and he then converted to Islam. The Quran says regarding this incident:

Muhammad spent 11 days on this expedition and then returned to Medina.

Attempted assassination in Hadith

Sahih al Bukhari mentions this incident:

Attempted assassination in Biographical literature

This incident is also mentioned in Ibn Sa'd Kitab Al-tabaqat Al-Kabir, Volume 2.

Notes

References

  1. Mubarakpuri, Saifur Rahman Al. (2005). "The sealed nectar: biography of the Noble Prophet". Darussalam Publications.
  2. Watt, W. Montgomery. (1956). "Muhammad at Medina". Oxford At The Clarendon Press.
  3. J. M. B. Jones. (1957). "The Chronology of the "Mag̱ẖāzī"-- A Textual Survey". Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
  4. Strauch, Sameh. (2006). "Biography of the Prophet". Darussalam Publications.
  5. Tabari, Al. (2008). "The foundation of the community". State University of New York Press.
  6. Watt, W. Montgomery. (1956). "Muhammad at Medina". Oxford University Press.
  7. Haykal, Husayn. (1976). "The Life of Muhammad". Islamic Book Trust.
  8. Za'd al Ma'd 2/90.
  9. Ibn Hisham 2/44 and 45.
  10. Hawarey, Mosab. (2010). "The Journey of Prophecy; Days of Peace and War (Arabic)". Islamic Book Trust.
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