Expedition of Zayd ibn Harithah (Hisma)

Expedition of Zayd ibn Harithah (Hisma)

Location of the Ḥismā region (shaded red) in Northwest Arabia
DateOctober 628 in 6th month, AH 7
Location
Hisma region
Result
  • As follows:
  • Successful raid, 1000 camels, 5000 cattle and a 100 tribe members captured
  • Al-Hunayd ibn Arid (enemy commander) and his son killed
Commanders and leaders
Zayd ibn Haritha Al-Hunayd ibn Arid †
Strength
500 Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Many killed, including chief 100 captured

The expedition of Zayd ibn Harithah in Hisma took place in October 628, i.e. the 6th month of AH 7 of the Islamic calendar. The attack led by Zayd ibn Harithah was a response to Dihyah bin Khalifa Kalbi's call for help, after being attacked by robbers. Muslims retaliated and killed many of the robbers and captured 100 tribe members.

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