Expedition of Zayd ibn Harithah to al-Qaradah in Jumada al-Akhirah of Year 3 after the Hijrah
In Jumada al-Akhirah of Year 3 after the Hijrah, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ sent a sariyyah led by Zayd ibn Harithah. It surprised a Quraysh caravan at a watering place called Qaradah and seized it, gaining much caravan property and wealth.

In Jumada al-Akhirah of Year 3 after the Hijrah, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ sent a sariyyah led by Zayd ibn Harithah. It surprised a Quraysh caravan at a watering place called Qaradah and seized it, gaining much caravan property and wealth.
It is among the events that paved the way for the Battle of Uhud and showed the impact of the economic and military conflict with Quraysh.
And in Jumada al-Akhirah of this year: the sariyyah of Zayd ibn Harithah, may Allah be pleased with him, was sent to al-Qaradah, and they seized a caravan and property belonging to Quraysh.
A sariyyah led by Zayd ibn Harithah may Allah be pleased with him set out and reached the resting place of a Quraysh caravan at al-Qaradah water in Najd. It took the caravan and its goods, then the war booty was divided after the fifth share.
After Badr, Quraysh was uneasy and troubled. It sent out a caravan to ash-Sham by a new route, and the news reached Madinah.
The continuing tension between the Muslims and Quraysh after Badr, and Quraysh's effort to protect its trade with ash-Sham.
Quraysh became more restless and moved further toward full-scale war instead of reconciliation.
One of the events of the third year after the Hijrah, linked to the period after Badr and before Uhud.
It showed the strength of the emerging Islamic state and its ability to protect its interests.
It increased pressure on Quraysh and influenced its decision to escalate militarily.
It introduced war booty into an organized distribution after the fifth share among the members of the expedition.
It teaches quick response to news, discipline in leadership, and the division of booty according to the system.
It reveals the shift of the conflict from a mere confrontation to managing trade routes and resources.
It was a strong prelude to the Battle of Uhud.
Commander of the expedition
Commander of Quraysh's caravan
Caravan guide and was taken captive in the expedition
Brought news of the caravan to the Prophet ﷺ
Victory and success are linked to good reliance on Allah and taking the proper means.
Discipline in dividing the booty and not taking it for oneself.
Uniting the Muslim community around one leadership.
Controlling the enemy's economic movement affects its major decisions.
Trade was the lifeline of Quraysh, and striking it had a major effect.
The importance of conveying news accurately and quickly, and responding in an organized way.
The presence of leadership, an expedition, and booty divided according to a system.
Building a community capable of protecting itself and its interests.
The impact of information and economic routes in conflict between sides.
Quick response to accurate information with organization and discipline.
The importance of planning, gathering information, and managing resources.
Protecting the economy is part of protecting the whole entity.
Discipline, good reporting of news, and working as part of a team.
The modern event should not be compared to it in the details of fighting or in specific rulings.
The event took place in the context of an emerging state and a direct tribal-political conflict.
Accurate information and a quick, organized decision make a big impact.