Historical Background
After the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was nearing and peace was temporarily achieved with Quraysh, the Prophet ﷺ began securing the surrounding regions of Madinah. At this time, some hostile tribes near Najd (central Arabia), particularly around Dhul-Qassah, were planning raids on Muslim trade routes.
To protect Madinah and its people, the Prophet ﷺ sent a small strategic detachment under Abu ‘Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah (RA) — one of the ten promised Paradise and a trusted military commander.
Details of the Expedition
- Date: Rabi‘ al-Thani, 6 AH
- Commander: Abu ‘Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah (RA)
- Companions: 40
- Location: Dhul-Qassah (north-east of Madinah, on the way to Najd)
- Purpose: To monitor and deter a possible tribal attack
- Outcome:
- The enemy fled upon hearing of the Muslim detachment’s approach.
- No battle occurred.
Who Was Abu ‘Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah (RA)?
One of the earliest Muslims and among the Asharah Mubasharah (Ten promised Jannah). He was called by the Prophet ﷺ: “Amin al-Ummah” — the Trustworthy of this Ummah.
Historical Significance
- Defence, not aggression
- Small force, big impact
- Building a security system
- Trust in leadership
Lessons for the Youth Today
- Be the guardian of your faith and community
- Leadership is trust (Amanah)
- Preparation prevents panic
- Small teams with sincere hearts can change history
“Indeed, Allah loves those who fight in His cause in rows as though they are a single structure joined firmly.” (61:4)
