Expedition of Ghalib ibn Abdullah al-Laithi[4] to Mayfah took place in January 628 AD, 9th Month 7AH, of the Islamic Calendar.[4][5]
| Expedition of Ghalib ibn Abdullah al-Laithi (Mayfah) | |||||||
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| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Ghalib ibn Abdullah al-Laithi | Unknown | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 130 | Entire tribe (unknown population) | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 0 | Many Killed (unknown number) [1][2] | ||||||
Expedition
Muhammad sent Ghalib ibn Abdullah al-Laithi as the commander of 130 men to Mayfah on the confines of Nejd, and was sent to launch an attack against Banu ‘Awâl and Banu Thalabah in Ramadan 7 A.H. The settlement was surprised and the Muslims put many to death, and drove off their camels and flock .[6]
Usama, one of the fighters who went along, killed a man, after he had pronounced the testimony of God's Oneness at the last moment just before killing him (see Shahadah) to which incident Muhammad commented addressing his Companions: "Would you rip open his heart to discern whether he is truthful or a liar?"[1][2]
This was the 4th surprise raid against the Banu Thalabah.
Primary source
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