Expedition of Abu Ubaidah ibn al Jarrah, also known as the Expedition of Fish and Invasion of al-Khabt,"The invasion of Al-Khabt", Witness-Pioneer.com took place in October 629 AD, 8AH, 7th month, of the Islamic Calendar, or according to some scholars in 7AH, 4th Month.
Expedition In the next month, Muhammad sent Abu Ubaidah ibn al Jarrah along with 300 men to observe a caravan belonging to the Quraish.
During this expedition the Muslims' suffered from famine, until they caught a large fish (sperm whale) that came ashore and ate it for twenty days. Ibn Hisham mention the incident in large detail. This is why it is also known as ‘expedition of fish.’ They brought some of that meat to Muhammad who also ate it.
Islamic Primary sources
The Expedition is referenced in the Sunni hadith collection Sahih al-Bukhari as follows:
The Event is also referenced in the Sahih Muslim hadith collection as follows:
See also Military career of Muhammad List of expeditions of Muhammad
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