Tabuk

Region: Northern Hejaz (Saudi Arabia)

تبوك

28.3835° N, 36.5662° E

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Cartographic & Scholarly Confidence Methodology

Known northern frontier oasis; destination of the expedition of hardship (Ghazwat al-'Usrah) in Rajab 9 AH.

Historical Description

The northern frontier oasis to which the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ led thirty thousand companions in the searing summer heat of 9 AH, establishing peace treaties with northern tribes.

Associated Prophets (1)

Muhammad ﷺمحمد

Biography

Expedition Leader

Demonstrated the reach of the Islamic commonwealth; secured northern borders without armed engagement.

Historical & Revelation Events (1)

Expedition of Tabuk (Ghazwat al-'Usrah)

غزوة تبوك (جيش العسرة)

630 CE (Rajab, 9 AH)

The ultimate test of financial sacrifice and faith, commemorated extensively in Surah at-Tawbah.

Authentic Sources & Citations

“Allah has already forgiven the Prophet and the Emigrants and the Ansar who followed him in the hour of difficulty...”
Surah at-Tawbah (9:117)
QURAN

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