The Expedition of al-Ghabah or the Expedition of Dhu Qarad in Muharram of Year 7 after the Hijrah (7 AH)
The Expedition of Dhu Qarad took place in Muharram of Year 7 after the Hijrah (7 AH). It was a pursuit of a group from Fazarah who raided the camels of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. The pursuit ended when the Muslims reached Dhu Qarad and kept the men from the water, then the Prophet ﷺ joined the army that evening.

The Expedition of Dhu Qarad took place in Muharram of Year 7 after the Hijrah (7 AH). It was a pursuit of a group from Fazarah who raided the camels of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. The pursuit ended when the Muslims reached Dhu Qarad and kept the men from the water, then the Prophet ﷺ joined the army that evening.
It represents a stage of military activity after The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, in which there was a shift from defense to deterrence and pursuit when needed.
In Muharram of this year: the Expedition of Dhu Qarad took place, according to the stronger view.
It means that a group from Fazarah attacked the camels of the Prophet ﷺ and took them. The Muslims went out after them until they reached a place called Dhu Qarad and stopped them from drinking, then the Prophet ﷺ returned to Madinah after that.
The information mentioned that Banu Fazarah carried out a raid on the camels of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, and that this ghazwah was, according to the stronger view, the first ghazwah fought by the Messenger of Allah ﷺ after Hudaybiyyah and before Khaybar.
The presence of Bedouin groups around Madinah that were committing plunder and raids, and the need to deter them and protect Madinah and the Muslims' livestock.
The attackers were made certain that attacking Madinah and the Muslims' property would not go unanswered, and the effect of rapid military organization in protecting resources became clear.
One of the ghazwahs of Year 7 after the Hijrah, and it is considered, according to the stronger view, one of the earliest ghazwahs after Hudaybiyyah.
It showed that the call to Islam does not prevent protecting the community and repelling aggression.
It strengthened the prestige of the Islamic state in the area around Madinah.
It protected property and livestock and made people feel safe.
It taught courage, quick support, and self-control after victory.
It helped build public security around Madinah.
It showed the speed of military response and the protection of vital resources.
Leader of the ghazwah, and he joined the army at nightfall
Hero of the first chase; he called out, pursued the people, and shot at them with arrows
He had the horse that Salamah ibn al-Akwa rode
Leader of the attack on the pack animals
One of the horsemen of the Prophet ﷺ who caught up with the people
He caught up with Abd al-Rahman, stabbed him, and killed him
One of the horsemen who caught up
Victory is from Allah, while also taking the means.
Justice in response and not going beyond the limit after gaining power.
Protecting society from chaos and looting.
Showing the leadership’s ability to maintain security.
Safeguarding camels, milk-bearing camels, and the livelihood connected to them.
Training the Companions to take initiative and be courageous.
Having an organization that allows a quick response to crises.
Turning power into a tool for preserving order, not for aggression.
Attacks on public or private property and threats to local security.
The need for a quick response and protecting resources while keeping force guided by values.
The importance of security and administrative readiness to protect society.
That security needs deterrence against the aggressor and must not let chaos spread.
Courage with discipline and no recklessness.
It is not right to apply the details of the ghazwah to every modern reality without considering Islamic law and order.
The event took place in a setting of a new state and an armed tribal environment, while today there are different systems and laws.
Protecting rights and property must be done through lawful means and as needed.