Battle of Hamra al-Asad

The Battle of Hamra al-Assad (Arabic: غزوة حمراء الأسد), was a Ghazawat, a battle in which Muhammad took part. It occurred in AD 625 (AH 3) after the Battle of Uhud, when the Quraysh were returning to Mecca.

Invasion of Hamra Al-Assad
Part of the Muslim–Quraysh War
Date24 March AD 625 (8 Shawwal, AH 3 (in the ancient (intercalated) Arabic calendar))
Location
Hamra al-Asad
Result

Muslim victory (Muhammad prevents final attack)

  • Muhammad sets 500 camp fires alight
  • Muhammad sends spies (2 later killed)
  • 2 Quraish soldiers executed
Belligerents
Muslims of Medina Quraish of Mecca
Commanders and leaders
Muhammad Abu Sufyan ibn Harb
Strength
700-1000 infantry,
2-4 cavalry
(survivors from Uhud)		 3,000 infantry,
200 cavalry
(survivors from Uhud)
Casualties and losses
2 spies killed 3 beheaded
3 captured

In this battle the Meccans wanted to finally exterminate the Muslims after weakening them in Uhud, by preventing their return to Mecca and finishing them off at Medina. Muhammad successfully prevented this. As a result, the Meccans cancelled their attack and decided not to return to Medina. Later, Muhammad was able to get the upper hand over them.

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