The Prophet ﷺ ordered Usamah ibn Zayd over a raiding party to raid ash-Sham in Safar of Year 11 after the Hijrah, then the army halted at al-Jurf because of the illness of the Prophet ﷺ
In Safar of Year 11 after the Hijrah, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ ordered Usamah ibn Zayd over an army heading to ash-Sham. The people went out with him until they reached al-Jurf, then the illness of the Prophet ﷺ stopped them until they waited to see what Allah would decree.

In Safar of Year 11 after the Hijrah, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ ordered Usamah ibn Zayd over an army heading to ash-Sham. The people went out with him until they reached al-Jurf, then the illness of the Prophet ﷺ stopped them until they waited to see what Allah would decree.
It was one of the Prophet ﷺ's last military and organizational decisions before his death, and it shows the continued preparation of the Islamic state even during his illness.
In Safar of this year: the Messenger of Allah ﷺ appointed Usamah ibn Zayd may Allah be pleased with him over a raiding party to attack ash-Sham, and it halted at al-Jurf because of the illness of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.
The Prophet ﷺ appointed Usamah ibn Zayd as commander of an army sent toward ash-Sham. After the army gathered and went out to al-Jurf, a place close to Madinah, it did not move on because news of the Prophet's illness made them wait for what Allah would decide.
This was in the last days of the life of the Prophet ﷺ, after Islam had become strong. The information states that this army was sent to frighten the Romans and restore confidence in the hearts of the Arabs on the frontier.
To show the strength of the Muslims on the frontier, deter the Romans, and restore confidence to the Arabs living along the border.
The army moved from preparation to waiting and holding back because of the Prophet's illness, then this expedition became linked to the beginning of Abu Bakr's caliphate.
One of the last military arrangements in the life of the Prophet ﷺ, and it was linked to the beginning of Abu Bakr’s era.
It shows the continued preparation of strength to protect the call to Islam.
It shows the majesty of the Islamic state toward the Romans and the northern frontiers.
It reflects setting aside age-based considerations in leadership in favor of competence.
It teaches obedience and trust in the choice of leadership.
It shows the orderliness of the Islamic state in its decisions even during times of illness and transition.
Directing the force to the borders of ash-Sham to intimidate the Romans (Byzantines) and restore confidence among the Arabs along the frontier.
He ordered Usamah ibn Zayd to lead the army
Commander of the army sent to ash-Sham
He was associated with carrying out the expedition after the Prophet ﷺ's death
Relying on the Prophet's ﷺ command and remaining steadfast in carrying out his instructions.
Fairness in judging people and not rejecting them because of their age.
Putting the standard of the Message (risalah) above the standard of age and status.
Showing that the Islamic state does not stop because its leader is ill.
Instilling confidence in young people qualified for leadership.
Having clear military organization and a defined command.
Building a state able to continue institutionally after its founder's death.
Hesitation in empowering young talent or disrupting plans because of sudden circumstances.
Wise leadership puts the right person in the right place and keeps working despite crises.
The importance of preparing leaders, carrying out plans, and not suspending them without reason.
The need for institutional stability and not tying everything to one person.
Commitment, obedience, and good opinion of leadership choices.
It is limited to the general lesson, without uncontrolled applications to details of the event.
The prophetic context is revelation and infallible leadership, while the modern context is human judgment that needs controls.
Do not suspend strategic plans just because of objections to the leader's age or a temporary setback if organized delay is possible.