The expedition of Alqamah ibn Mujazziz al-Mudlaji to the coast of Jeddah, where men from Abyssinia had gathered for piracy, but when they heard that the Muslims were on the move, they fled
The Prophet ﷺ sent Alqamah ibn Mujazziz al-Mudlaji on an expedition to the coast of Jeddah in Rabi al-Akhir of the ninth year. Its target was men from Abyssinia who had gathered there to carry out acts of piracy against the people of Makkah. When they learned that the Muslims were advancing toward them, they fled.

The Prophet ﷺ sent Alqamah ibn Mujazziz al-Mudlaji on an expedition to the coast of Jeddah in Rabi al-Akhir of the ninth year. Its target was men from Abyssinia who had gathered there to carry out acts of piracy against the people of Makkah. When they learned that the Muslims were advancing toward them, they fled.
It falls within the expeditions of the ninth year that aimed to secure the frontiers and coasts.
And in Rabi' al-Akhir of this year: the expedition of Alqamah ibn Mujazziz al-Mudlaji may Allah be pleased with him to the Abyssinians at Jeddah took place, and they fled.
This means the Muslims set out on a military mission toward Jeddah to stop a group of Abyssinians from raiding and piracy, but they fled before any clash.
On the coast of Jeddah there was a gathering of men from Abyssinia preparing to carry out acts of piracy against the people of Makkah.
Protecting the coastal routes and the safety of the people of Makkah, and preventing sea attacks.
The threat in that area ended with flight and no confrontation.
One of the expeditions of Year 9 tied to securing the coasts.
Showing the Islamic state’s ability to deter distant threats.
Protecting the people of Makkah from acts of piracy.
Teaching alertness and readiness, and preventing aggression before it happens.
Contributing to the security of roads and coasts.
Securing the coastal front and preventing piracy gatherings
Commander of the expedition
The target of the expedition
Trust in Allah’s victory while taking the means to protect society.
Preventing injustice and aggression against the people.
Preserving public security.
Preventive deterrence of threats.
Protecting the roads of Makkah from harm and piracy.
Training to respond quickly to dangers.
Having a military structure that deals with specific threats.
Establishing security in the maritime and coastal sphere
Security threats on coasts or trade routes.
Acting in advance to protect public security and stop threats before they happen.
The importance of early monitoring and organized action.
Protect vital facilities and coastal roads.
Being aware that security is a shared responsibility.
It is limited to the general lesson, without unsound applications.
The Prophetic context was within the leadership of revelation and the emerging state.
Security threats are met with proactive measures and organization, not waiting.