Battle of Aqraba

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The Battle of Aqraba was a decisive early 7th-century clash in Arabia in which the Rashidun forces under Khalid ibn al-Walid crushed the rebellion of the self-proclaimed prophet Musaylima, helping to consolidate the nascent Islamic state after Muhammad’s death.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf battle
military conflict
after death of Muhammad
associatedWith Caliph Abu Bakr
belligerent Rashidun Caliphate
followers of Musaylima
combatantReligion Muslims
followers of Musaylima
commandedBy Khalid ibn al-Walid on the Rashidun side
Musaylima on the rebel side
commander Khalid ibn al-Walid
Musaylima
conflictType Ridda Wars
country Rashidun Caliphate
date early 7th century
era early Islamic period
followedBy further consolidation of Rashidun control in Arabia
goal crush Musaylima’s rebellion
restore central authority of Medina
historicalContext wars of apostasy following Muhammad’s death
opponent self-proclaimed prophet Musaylima
opponentForce Banu Hanifa tribe forces
outcome consolidation of nascent Islamic state
partOf Ridda Wars
place Aqraba
precededBy initial Ridda uprisings in central Arabia
region Arabia
linked to: Arabian Peninsula
relatedTo Battle of Yamama
result Rashidun victory
defeat of Musaylima
suppression of rebellion in Yamama region
significance decisive battle of the Ridda Wars
helped secure Abu Bakr’s rule as first caliph

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Ridda Wars significantBattle Battle of Aqraba
Ridda Wars significantBattle Battle of Dhu al‑Qissa
linked to: Battle of Aqraba
Battle of the Masts (655) alsoKnownAs Battle of Dhat al-Sawari
linked to: Battle of Aqraba
Wars of Apostasy significantBattle Battle of Aqraba
Battle of Buzakha followedBy Battle of Aqraba