Expedition of Zayd ibn Harithah (Hisma)
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The expedition of Zayd ibn Harithah in Hisma took place in October 628, i.e. the 6th month of AH 7 of the Islamic calendar.[2][3] The attack led by Zayd ibn Harithah was a response to Dihyah bin Khalifa Kalbi's call for help, after being attacked by robbers. Muslims retaliated and killed many of the robbers and captured 100 tribe members.[1]
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Expedition of Zayd ibn Harithah (Hisma) | |||||||
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Location of the Ḥismā region (shaded red) in Northwest Arabia | |||||||
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Zayd ibn Haritha | Al-Hunayd ibn Arid † | ||||||
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500[1] | Unknown | ||||||
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Unknown | Many killed, including chief 100 captured[1] |
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