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 NERFINISHED
belligerent Rashidun Caliphate NERFINISHED
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 NERFINISHED
Musaylima NERFINISHED
conflictType Ridda Wars NERFINISHED
country Rashidun Caliphate NERFINISHED
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 NERFINISHED
opponentForce Banu Hanifa tribe forces NERFINISHED
outcome consolidation of nascent Islamic state
partOf Ridda Wars NERFINISHED
place Aqraba NERFINISHED
precededBy initial Ridda uprisings in central Arabia
region Arabia NERFINISHED
relatedTo Battle of Yamama NERFINISHED
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 Aqraba
this entity surface form: Battle of Dhu al‑Qissa
Battle of the Masts (655) alsoKnownAs Battle of Aqraba
this entity surface form: Battle of Dhat al-Sawari