The Expedition of ar-Raji' in Safar of Year 4 after the Hijrah (4 AH)
In Safar of Year 4 after the Hijrah (4 AH), the Expedition of ar-Raji' took place. A group of the Muslims went out with people from Adal and Qarah to teach them the religion and the Quran. Then Banu Lihyan of Hudhayl betrayed them. They killed some of them and captured Khubayb and Zayd ibn ad-Dathinnah. In the end, Khubayb and Zayd were martyred, and Asim ibn Thabit was protected after his death so that nothing could be taken from him.

In Safar of Year 4 after the Hijrah (4 AH), the Expedition of ar-Raji' took place. A group of the Muslims went out with people from Adal and Qarah to teach them the religion and the Quran. Then Banu Lihyan of Hudhayl betrayed them. They killed some of them and captured Khubayb and Zayd ibn ad-Dathinnah. In the end, Khubayb and Zayd were martyred, and Asim ibn Thabit was protected after his death so that nothing could be taken from him.
It is one of the expeditions in which the Muslims faced betrayal and treachery during the stage of building the Islamic community.
In Safar of this year: there was the Expedition of ar-Raji'.
People from Adal and Qarah came to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and asked him to send someone to teach them Islam. He sent a group of the Muslims with them. But they were betrayed by Banu Lihyan. Some were killed and some were captured. Then Khubayb and Zayd were sold in Makkah and killed there. As for Asim ibn Thabit, Allah protected him after his death, and the polytheists could not reach anything from his body.
The coming of people from Adal and Qarah to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and their request for someone to teach them the religion and recite the Quran to them.
The existence of tribal enmity and betrayal by some branches of Hudhayl, along with luring the Muslims under the pretext of safety.
In Islamic awareness, the meanings of steadfastness during trials became clear, and the effect of tribal betrayal in dealing with the Muslims became evident.
One of the early expeditions that revealed the nature of conflict and treachery in that stage.
It shows sending teachers to those who asked for Islam, with the risks that may come with that.
It reveals the instability of tribal relations and the unreliability of covenants for some parties.
It shows the effect of trust and betrayal in tribal society.
It teaches patience, steadfastness, and worship in times of hardship.
It highlights the value of honoring the martyr and the dignity of standing firm on principle.
It shows the need for caution when dealing with requests for safe passage when treachery is common.
He sent the expedition in response to a request for teaching
He fought until he was killed and did not yield to the polytheists
He was captured, then sold in Makkah, then crucified and killed
He was captured, then sold in Makkah, then killed
He carried Khubayb's body and buried it
He addressed Khubayb at the crucifixion
Steadfastness in faith when facing killing and captivity.
Loyalty and patience in contrast to treachery and betrayal.
How security weakens when tribalism and treachery take control.
Covenants may be broken when morality and commitment are absent.
The selling of captives in Makkah shows the material exploitation of prisoners.
Worship does not stop in the darkest circumstances.
The need to assess risks when sending teachers and callers to Islam.
A faith-based civilization is built on truthfulness and steadfastness, not treachery.
Luring people of goodness or da'wah under the pretext of cooperation, then harming them.
Verify safety and trustworthiness before sending or cooperating.
Set security and organizational rules for da'wah and field education.
The importance of protecting envoys and teachers from treachery.
Stay firm on principle while taking the proper means.
Not every modern situation can be judged by this event without considering the difference in context.
The Prophetic context was in a tribal environment marked by treachery and weak state authority, while the modern context has systems and institutions.
A reformer or teacher should be sent only after assessing risks and ensuring possible safety measures.