Expedition of Ghalib ibn Abdullah al-Laithi (Al-Kadid)

Expedition of Ghalib ibn Abdullah al-Laithi to Al-Kadid took place in May 629 AD, 8AH, 1st month, of the Islamic Calendar,[1] or according to other sources May 628 AD, 7AH, 3rd Month.[2]

Expedition of Ghalib ibn Abdullah al-Laithi (Al-Kadid)
DateMay 629 AD, 8AH, 1st month[1] May 628 AD, 7AH, 3rd Month[2]
Location
Al Kadid
Result
  • Successful operation, much booty captured[3][4]
Commanders and leaders
Ghalib ibn Abdullah al-Laithi Unknown
Strength
10-15 Entire tribe (unknown population)
Casualties and losses
0

Many killed[1][3]

(2 captured)[3][4]

Expedition

A platoon headed by Ghalib ibn Abd Allah al-Laythi in Safar or in Rabi‘ Al-Awwal 7 A.H, Muhammad sent Ghalib ibn Abdallah al-Laythi, with between 10-15 men to raid the Banu al-Mulawwih at al-Kadid.

The tribe was attacked and taken by surprise.[3] The Muslims managed to kill a large number of the enemy soldiers and captured a great deal of booty. A large army of polytheists then pursued the Muslims, but heavy floods hindered the pursuit, and the Muslims managed to escape in safety.[4]

The Muslim Scholar Saifur Rahman al Mubarakpuri suggest that the reason for the attack was that the Banu Mulawwih were being provocative,[4] whereas the Non Muslim historian Sir William Muir claims the reason for the attack is unknown.[3]

See also

Notes
  1. Abu Khalil, Shawqi (1 March 2004). Atlas of the Prophet's biography: places, nations, landmarks. Dar-us-Salam. p. 212. ISBN 978-9960897714. Note: 8AH, 1st month=May 629
  2. Hawarey, Dr. Mosab (2010). The Journey of Prophecy; Days of Peace and War (Arabic). Islamic Book Trust. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012.Note: Book contains a list of battles of Muhammad in Arabic, English translation available here
  3. William Muir, The life of Mahomet and history of Islam to the era of the Hegira, Volume 4, p. 94.
  4. Mubarakpuri, The Sealed Nectar, p. 241. (online), "A platoon headed by Ghalib bin ‘Abdullah Al-Laithi in Safar"

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