Battle of Zhu Qissa
The Battle of Zhu Qissa (632) was a confrontation between the forces of the Rashidun Caliphate, led by Caliph Abu Bakr As-Siddiq himself, and those of rebel apostates. This battle occurred within the context of the Wars of Apostasy. The victory of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq held significant symbolic importance on multiple levels; it marked the first triumph in the Wars of Apostasy, solidified his position as the Caliph, and ultimately gained acceptance of his legitimacy among a majority of Muslims in the Rashidun Caliphate to continue ensuring the Wars of Apostasy ,,.
| Battle of Zhu Qissa | |||||||||
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| Part of Ridda wars | |||||||||
A map depicting all the battles during the Wars of Apostasy in the Arabian Peninsula, where Zhu Qissa is visible. | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
| Rashidun Caliphate | Rebel Apostates | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
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Abu Bakr As-Siddiq Abdullah ibn Masud Ali ibn Abi Talib Talha ibn Ubayd Zubayr ibn Awwam Nu'man ibn Muqrin | Hibal | ||||||||
| Strength | |||||||||
| Unknown but less than the enemy | Unknown but more than the enemy | ||||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
| Unknown | Heavy , | ||||||||
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