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Participation in Fijar War
Military590 CE
Ukaz Market
Helped collect arrows
Detailed Account
At age 20, Muhammad ﷺ participated peripherally in the sacrilegious war between Quraysh and Qays tribes during forbidden months. He helped his uncles by gathering enemy arrows for them to return, but didn't engage in fighting. This exposure to tribal warfare later influenced his views on justice.
Key Figures
- Zubayr ibn Abdul-Muttalib
- Abu Talib
Tags
wartribal-conflict
Lessons & Wisdom
- Experience with tribal politics
- Avoidance of unjust wars
Sources:
- Sirat Ibn Hishamby Ibn Hisham, p. 1/184