Expedition of Dhat al-Riqa

The expedition of Dhat al-Riqa took place in July AD 625 (or April 626, Muharram AH 5 of the Islamic calendar according to al-Waqidi), or after the Battle of Khaybar in AD 628, i.e. AH 7 of the Islamic calendar. Two Quran verses, 5:11 and 4:101, are related to this event.

Expedition of Dhat al-Riqa
DateJuly 625 AD or AD 628 in 3rd month of AH 7 (Islamic calendar)
Location
Dhat al-Riqa
Result
  • Enemy escapes (some sources claim treaty was signed)
Belligerents
Muslims of Medina Banu Ghatafan
Commanders and leaders
Muhammad Unknown
Strength
400 or 800 Unknown
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