Expedition of Ghalib ibn Abdullah al-Laithi (Mayfah)
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Expedition of Ghalib ibn Abdullah al-Laithi[1] to Mayfah took place in January 629 AD,9th Month 7AH, of the Islamic Calendar.[2][3]
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Expedition
Muhammad sent Ghalib ibn Abdullah al-Laithi as the commander of 130 men to Mayfah on the confines of Nejd, and was sent to launch an attack against Banu ‘Awâl and Banu Thalabah in Ramadan 7 A.H. The settlement was surprised and the Muslims put many to death, and drove off their camels and flock .[4]
Usama, one of the fighters who went along, killed a man, after he had pronounced the testimony of God's Oneness at the last moment just before killing him (see Shahadah) to which incident Muhammad commented addressing his Companions: "Would you rip open his heart to discern whether he is truthful or a liar?"[5][6]
This was the 4th surprise raid against the Banu Thalabah.
Primary source
This event is mentioned in the following primary sources:
- Sahih al-Bukhari, 5:59:568
- Ibn Sa'd, Kitab al-tabaqat al-kabir, Volume 2[7]
- Tabari, Volume 8, History of Islam[8]
See also
Notes
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- ↑ List of Battles of Muhammad
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- ↑ "Ghalib bin ‘Abdullah Al-Laithi at the head of a platoon of 130", Witness-Pioneer.com
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