Expedition of Kurz bin Jabir Al-Fihri

Expedition of Karz bin Jabir Al-Fihri
DateFebruary 628 AD, 10th month 6 AH
Location
Medina
Result Robbers captured and crucified[1][2]
Commanders and leaders
Kurz ibn Jabir Al-Fihri Unknown
Strength
30 8
Casualties and losses
1 killed 8 killed[2]

The expedition of Kurz bin Jabir Al-Fihri [3] took place in February 628AD, 10th month of 6AH of the Islamic calendar.[4][5] The attack was directed at eight robbers who killed a Muslim. The Muslims captured the robbers and crucified them (according to the Islamic sources).[2][6] The Quran verse 5:33 about the punishment of those who spread mischief in the land (Fasad), was revealed in this event.[7][8]

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  8. ^ Muhammad Saed Abdul-Rahman, The Meaning and Explanation of the Glorious Qur'an (Vol 2) 2nd Edition, p. 392, MSA Publication Limited (2009), ISBN 1861797664