Category: Islamic Studies | Last updated: 2026-09-18
The Battle of Tabuk is unique among the Ghazwat because it was undertaken against a major foreign power and is often referred to as 'Ghazwat al-Usrah' (The Expedition of Hardship). Which empire was the intended target of this expedition?
A) Persian Empire
B) Roman (Byzantine) Empire
C) Egyptian Empire
D) Ethiopian Empire
Explanation
The expedition to Tabuk in 9 AH was a confrontation with the powerful Byzantine Empire, undertaken during a period of extreme heat and scarcity, hence its name 'Ghazwat al-Usrah' (Expedition of Hardship).