627 CEmoderate
Battle of Banu al-Mustaliq (al-Muraysi')
غزوة بني المصطلق
Map: Al-Muraysi', near the coast between Mecca and Medina (22.85, 39.2)
The Prophet ﷺ learned that Banu al-Mustaliq, a branch of Khuza'ah, were preparing to attack Medina under their chief al-Harith ibn Abi Dirar. The Muslims struck first at al-Muraysi', a watering place, routing the tribe quickly with minimal casualties. Many captives were taken and later freed. The Prophet married Juwayriyah bint al-Harith, the chief's daughter, which led the companions to free all captives out of respect for the Prophet's new family connection, and the entire tribe accepted Islam.
Sources
- Sahih al-Bukhari
- Ibn Hisham's Sirah
- al-Waqidi's Maghazi