Expedition of Ad-Dahhak ibn Sufyan al-Kilabi, may Allah be pleased with him, to Banu Kilab at al-Qurata in Rabi' al-Awwal of Year 9 after the Hijrah (9 AH)
The Expedition of ad-Dahhak ibn Sufyan to Banu Kilab was sent in Rabi' al-Awwal of 9 AH. They were invited to Islam, but they refused and fought. The Muslims defeated them and killed one man from among them.

The Expedition of ad-Dahhak ibn Sufyan to Banu Kilab was sent in Rabi' al-Awwal of 9 AH. They were invited to Islam, but they refused and fought. The Muslims defeated them and killed one man from among them.
It falls within the stage of sending expeditions and delegations after The Conquest of Makkah and the spread of the call across the Peninsula.
In Rabi' al-Awwal of this year: the Expedition of Ad-Dahhak ibn Sufyan al-Kilabi, may Allah be pleased with him, to Banu Kilab at al-Qurata took place.
The Prophet ﷺ sent an expedition led by Ad-Dahhak ibn Sufyan to the tribe of Banu Kilab at al-Qurata. They were meant to be invited to Islam, but they refused and fought the Muslims, so the Muslims defeated them.
After the Prophet ﷺ returned to Madinah, it was part of the policy of the Islamic state to send callers, workers, and expeditions to the tribes.
To continue spreading the Islamic call and to establish security and the authority of the state in the Arabian Peninsula.
The Muslims' authority was established in that region, and it became clear that rejecting the call could lead to military confrontation.
One of the expeditions of the ninth year that mark the spread of the Islamic state across the peninsula.
It shows that the call to Islam came before fighting.
It shows the presence of the Islamic state and its ability to send expeditions to the tribes.
It reflects the Muslims’ relationship with the Arab tribes in the post-Conquest period.
It teaches that the call comes before confrontation.
It helped unite the peninsula under the banner of Islam.
It confirms the policy of sending expeditions to secure the frontiers and show strength.
Commander of the expedition
The party that was invited to Islam and then fought
The call to Islam comes first, and fighting comes only when there is refusal and confrontation.
Start with the call before fighting.
The tribes were a main party in interacting with the Islamic state.
The Islamic state used to send expeditions to distant tribes.
Teaching gradual steps in dealing with those who differ.
There was organized management of delegations and expeditions within state policy.
The peninsula moved from tribal fragmentation to gathering under one Message.
Rejecting the Message or an idea, then escalating to conflict.
Present the call and the explanation before confrontation.
Organizing field da'wah work with a clear goal.
The importance of managing relations with opposing parties with wisdom and clarity.
To begin with advice and explanation before dispute.
Modern reality cannot be judged by the rulings of military expeditions except by the measure of the Sharia and legitimate authority.
The Prophetic context was one of building a state, revelation, and legislation, while the modern context has different systems and laws.
Present the explanation and the call before any escalation.