Expedition of Dhu Qarad

Expedition of Dhu Qarad
DateSeptember 627 AD, 4th month 6 AH or 12th month of 6 AH
Location
Dhu Qarad
Result
  • As follows:
  • Abd al-Rahman ibn Uyayna ibn Hisn al-Fazari loots Muhammad's milch camels
  • Muhammad and his companions chase after the thieves and get half their goods back
Commanders and leaders
Salamah ibn al-Akwa Abd al-Rahman ibn Uyayna ibn Hisn
Strength
500–700 Muslims assembled, only 8 sent 40 horsemen
Casualties and losses
4 killed 4 killed

The Expedition of Dhu Qarad also known as the Expedition of Ghaba took place in September 627 AD, 6 AH of the Islamic calendar. Some scholars say that it took place just before the Battle of Khaybar, in the 12th month of 6 AH.

A few days after Muhammad returned to Medina from the raid on the Banu Lihyan, a band of armed men of Ghatafan led by Abd al-Rahman ibn Uyayna ibn Hisn al-Fazari raided the outskirts of the city; and seized 20 milch camels. They also killed the shepherd and took his wife as a captive.

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