Patrol of Waddan
Patrol of al-Abwa or Waddan | |||||||
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Part of the Muslim–Quraysh War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Muslims of Medina | Quraysh of Mecca | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Muhammad | - | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
70 soldiers | 100 traders of a caravan | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
0 | 0 |
The Patrol of al-Abwa or Waddan[1] occurred on the 12th of Rajab in the second Hijri year[1] or in Safar of the same year.[2] Muhammad took a force of 70 men and when he reached Waddan, the Quraysh were not present. However, the Banu Damrah met with Muhammad and they established a peace agreement for mutual cooperation and safety.[1][2] No fighting occurred during this campaign.[1][2][3]
Events
After
According to Muslim scholar Muhammad al-Zurqani, the treaty read:
"This document is from Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, concerning the Banu Damrah in which [Muhammad] establishes for them safety and security in their wealth and lives. They can expect support from the Muslims unless they oppose the religion of Allah. They are also expected to respond positively if the Prophet seeks their help."[2]
The treaty meant that both parties were forbidden from raiding each other, joining confederations hostile to one another, or supporting each other's enemies.
See also
- List of expeditions of Muhammad
- Military career of Muhammad
- Muslim–Quraysh War
- Banu Quraysh
References
- ^ ISBN 9781567441468
- ^ ISBN 9781484974858
- ^ ISBN 978-983-9154-17-7
- ISBN 978-0-19-577307-1. (free online)