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The expedition to al-Abwa (Waddan), the first of the Prophet's campaigns

غزوة الأبواء (ودان) أول غزوات النبي

The Prophet set out in Safar of year 2 AH with seventy men of the Muhajirun, intending to intercept a Quraysh caravan. He reached Waddan without meeting any opposition, left Sa'd ibn 'Ubadah in charge of Medina, and made a treaty there with Banu Damra. He was away for fifteen nights (al-Raheeq, p. 198).

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The Prophetic Era
Region
Arabia
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Overview

In Safar of the 2nd year AH, the Prophet set out with seventy men of the emigrants to intercept a Quraysh caravan. He reached Waddan and met no opposition. 1

The route

He marched from Medina to Waddan. Waddan lies twenty-nine miles from Rabigh on the Medina side. He was away for fifteen nights. 1

On the expedition

He appointed Sa'd ibn Ubada over Medina, and concluded a treaty with Banu Damra. 1

The same event is described as the expedition of al-Abwa'.

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Expedition of al-Abwa (Waddan)

People and things also explored

The Muhajirun· The Prophetic Era· Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib· Muhammad· Sa'd ibn Ubada· al-Abwa· Expedition of al-Abwa (Waddan)

Sources

  1. al-Raheeq al-Makhtum — Safi al-Rahman al-Mubarakpuri , p.198
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islam.museum contributors. “The expedition to al-Abwa (Waddan), the first of the Prophet's campaigns”. islam.museum, https://islam.museum/en/journey/abwa-first-expedition/. CC BY-SA 4.0. Last updated 2026-10-22.

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The Muhajirun

'The Emigrants' — the Muslims who left Mecca for Abyssinia and then Medina, giving up home and property for the faith; the community's founding layer in the Prophet's city.