Khaybar, Mu'tah, Hunayn and Tabuk

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Ibn Umar reported that the Prophet ﷺ had the date-palm trees of Banu al-Nadir burnt and cut down. At which place were these trees?
1. Khaybar
2. Quba
3. Al-Buwaira
4. Fadak
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Answer: Al-Buwaira
Ibn Umar said the date palms of Banu al-Nadir were burnt and cut down at a place called Al-Buwaira.

حرق رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم نخل بني النضير وقطع وهي البويرة فنزلت ما قطعتم
Narrated Ibn `Umar:Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) had the date-palm trees of Bani Al-Nadir burnt and cut down at a place called Al- Buwaira.Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 4031 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
After the date-palm trees of Banu al-Nadir were burnt and cut down, Allah revealed a verse about the trees cut down or left standing. According to the verse, it was by what?
1. The Prophet's ﷺ own choice
2. The agreement of the Muslims
3. A treaty with the tribe
4. Allah's permission
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Answer: Allah's permission
The verse says that what they cut down, or left standing on its stems, was by Allah's permission.

بني النضير وقطع وهي البويرة فنزلت ما قطعتم من لينة أو تركتموها قائمة على أصولها فبإذن الله
Allah then revealed: "What you cut down of the date-palm trees (of the enemy) Or you left them standing on their stems. It was by Allah's PermissionTranslation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 4031 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
Anas described the seventy men of the Ansar who were killed at the well of Bi'r Ma'una. What did they do during the day?
1. They herded sheep
2. They traded in the market
3. They tended date palms
4. They collected firewood
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Answer: They collected firewood
Anas said they used to collect wood by day and pray at night.

صلى الله عليه وسلم على عدو فأمدهم بسبعين من الأنصار كنا نسميهم القراء في زمانهم كانوا يحتطبون بالنهار ويصلون بالليل حتى كانوا ببئر معونة
He therefore provided them with seventy men from the Ansar whom we used to call Al-Qurra' in their lifetime. They used to collect wood by daytime and pray at night. When they were at the well of Ma'una, the infidels killed them by betraying them.Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 4090 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
The Prophet ﷺ sent seventy men on an errand. Near a well called Bi'r Ma'una, two groups, Ri'l and Dhakwan, met them. These were two groups of which tribe?
1. Banu Sulaym
2. Banu Hudhayl
3. Banu Tamim
4. Banu Asad
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Answer: Banu Sulaym
Anas said the two groups of Banu Sulaym, Ri'l and Dhakwan, met them near the well of Bi'r Ma'una.

بعث النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم سبعين رجلا لحاجة يقال لهم القراء فعرض لهم حيان من بني سليم رعل وذكوان عند بئر يقال لها بئر معونة فقال القوم والله ما إياكم أردنا
Narrated `Abdul `Aziz:Anas said, "The Prophet (ﷺ) sent seventy men, called Al-Qurra 'for some purpose. The two groups of Bani Sulaim called Ri'l and Dhakwan, appeared to them near a well called Bir Ma'una.Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 4088 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
Jabir said that when the Muslims reached Dhat al-Riqa' with the Prophet ﷺ, they came to a shady tree. What did they do with it?
1. They all rested under it together
2. They posted a guard under it
3. They left it for the Prophet ﷺ
4. They tied their camels to it
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Answer: They left it for the Prophet ﷺ
Jabir said that at Dhat al-Riqa' they came to a shady tree and left it for the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.

أقبلنا مع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم حتى إذا كنا بذات الرقاع، قال: كنا إذا أتينا على شجرة ظليلة تركناها لرسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، قال: فجاء رجل من المشركين
Jabir reported:We went forward with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and when we reached Dhat ar-Riqa', we came to a shady tree which -we left for him One of the polytheists came there and, seeing the sword of the Messenger (ﷺ) hanging by a free. took it up. drew it from the scabbard and said to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ): Are you afraid of Me?Translation: Abdul Hamid Siddiqui, Sahih Muslim, as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih Muslim 843a · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
On the expedition of Dhat al-Riqa', a pagan took the Prophet's ﷺ sword from the tree where it hung and drew it. After the Prophet's ﷺ companions threatened him, what did the man do with the sword?
1. He threw it to the ground
2. He handed it to a Companion
3. He carried it away with him
4. He sheathed it and hung it up
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Answer: He sheathed it and hung it up
After the Companions threatened him, the man sheathed the sword and hung it up.

وسيف رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم معلق بشجرة، فأخذ سيف نبي الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فاخترطه، فقال لرسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: أتخافني؟ قال: «لا»، قال: فمن يمنعك مني؟ قال: «الله يمنعني منك»، قال: فتهدده أصحاب رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فأغمد السيف، وعلقه،
Jabir reported:We went forward with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and when we reached Dhat ar-Riqa', we came to a shady tree which -we left for him One of the polytheists came there and, seeing the sword of the Messenger (ﷺ) hanging by a free. took it up. drew it from the scabbard and said to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ): Are you afraid of Me? … The Companions of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) threatened him. He sheathed the sword and hung it up.Translation: Abdul Hamid Siddiqui, Sahih Muslim, as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih Muslim 843a · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
Salamah ibn al-Akwa' set out from Madinah early one morning and was told that the Prophet's ﷺ she-camels, which grazed at Dhu Qarad, had been taken. Which people had taken them?
1. Quraysh
2. Ghatafan
3. Hawazin
4. Banu Sulaym
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Answer: Ghatafan
The slave told Salamah that Ghatafan had taken the Prophet's ﷺ she-camels at Dhu Qarad.

خرجت قبل أن يؤذن بالأولى وكانت لقاح رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ترعى بذي قرد قال فلقيني غلام لعبد الرحمن بن عوف فقال أخذت لقاح رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قلت من أخذها قال غطفان قال فصرخت ثلاث
Narrated Salama bin Al-Akwa`:Once I went (from Medina) towards (Al-Ghaba) before the first Adhan of the Fajr Prayer. The shecamels of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to graze at a place called Dhi-Qarad. A slave of `Abdur-Rahman bin `Auf met me (on the way) and said, "The she-camels of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) had been taken away by force." I asked, "Who had taken them?" He replied "(The people of) Ghatafan."Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 4194 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
After Salamah ibn al-Akwa' recovered the Prophet's ﷺ she-camels at Dhu Qarad, they went back to Madinah together. How did Salamah travel?
1. On a horse of his own beside the Prophet ﷺ
2. On a camel of his own
3. Behind the Prophet ﷺ on his she-camel
4. Behind Abu Bakr on his camel
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Answer: Behind the Prophet ﷺ on his she-camel
The Prophet ﷺ seated Salamah behind him on his she-camel until they entered Madinah.

الساعة فقال يا بن الأكوع ملكت فأسجح قال ثم رجعنا ويردفني رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم على ناقته حتى دخلنا المدينة
You have over-powered them, so forgive them." Then we all came back and Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) seated me behind him on his she-camel till we entered MedinaTranslation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 4194 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
Abdullah ibn Atik led the Ansari men sent by the Prophet ﷺ against Abu Rafi'. At what time did they come near his castle?
1. Just before dawn
2. At midday
3. After sunset
4. In the middle of the night
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Answer: After sunset
They approached the castle after the sun had set, when the people had brought their livestock home.

بعث رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إلى أبي رافع اليهودي رجالا من الأنصار فأمر عليهم عبد الله بن عتيك وكان أبو رافع يؤذي رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ويعين عليه وكان في حصن له بأرض الحجاز فلما دنوا منه وقد غربت الشمس وراح الناس بسرحهم فقال
Narrated Al-Bara bin Azib:Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) sent some men from the Ansar to ((kill) Abu Rafi`, the Jew, and appointed `Abdullah bin Atik as their leader. Abu Rafi` used to hurt Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and help his enemies against him. He lived in his castle in the land of Hijaz. When those men approached (the castle) after the sun had set and the people had brought back their livestock to their homes.Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 4039 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
At Khaybar, when the ranks formed, the short sword of 'Amir ibn al-Akwa' turned back on him as he struck at a Jew. Which part of his own body did it injure, so that he died?
1. His shoulder
2. His hand
3. His knee
4. His foot
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Answer: His knee
His short sword turned back and injured his own knee, and he died of it.

تصاف القوم كان سيف عامر قصيرا فتناول به ساق يهودي ليضربه ويرجع ذباب سيفه فأصاب عين ركبة عامر فمات منه قال فلما قفلوا قال
So when the army files were arranged in rows (for the clash), 'Amir's sword was short and he aimed at the leg of a Jew to strike it, but the sharp blade of the sword returned to him and injured his own knee, and that caused him to die.Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 4196 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
When the Prophet ﷺ fought at Khaybar, or as he went towards it, he told Abu Musa al-Ash'ari about a sentence that is one of the treasures of Paradise. Which sentence?
1. There is neither might nor power but with Allah
2. Glory be to Allah and His praise
3. All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds
4. I seek forgiveness from Allah the Mighty
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Answer: There is neither might nor power but with Allah
The Prophet ﷺ told him that "There is neither might nor power but with Allah" is one of the treasures of Paradise.

لما غزا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم خيبر أو قال لما توجه رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أشرف الناس على واد فرفعوا أصواتهم بالتكبير الله أكبر الله أكبر لا إله إلا الله فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أربعوا على أنفسكم إنكم لا تدعون أصم ولا غائبا إنكم تدعون سميعا قريبا وهو معكم وأنا خلف دابة رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فسمعني وأنا أقول لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله فقال لي يا عبد الله بن قيس قلت لبيك يا رسول الله قال ألا أدلك على كلمة من كنز من كنوز الجنة قلت بلى يا رسول الله فداك أبي وأمي قال لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله
Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari:When Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) fought the battle of Khaibar, or when Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) went towards it, (whenever) the people, (passed over a high place overlooking a valley, they raised their voices saying, "Allahu-Akbar! Allahu-Akbar! None has the right to be worshipped except Allah." On that Allah's Apostle said (to them), "Lower your voices, for you are not calling a deaf or an absent one, but you are calling a Hearer Who is near and is with you." I was behind the riding animal of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and he heard me saying. "There Is neither might, nor power but with Allah," On that he said to me, "O `Abdullah bin Qais!" I said, "Labbaik. O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)!" He said, "Shall I tell you a sentence which is one of the treasures of Paradise" I said, "Yes, O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! Let my father and mother be sacrificed for your sake." He said, "It is: There is neither might nor power but with AllahTranslation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 4205 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
At Khaybar the army slaughtered donkeys and was cooking them when the Prophet's ﷺ announcer ordered the pots overturned. Ibn Abi Awfa said that he and others thought the meat had been forbidden for a certain reason, while other people said it was forbidden for ever. What reason did they think of?
1. The pots had been taken from the enemy
2. The animals were slaughtered without Allah's name
3. The fifth of the booty had not yet been set aside
4. The donkeys belonged to a people at peace with the Muslims
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Answer: The fifth of the booty had not yet been set aside
Ibn Abi Awfa said they thought the Prophet ﷺ forbade it because the fifth had not been taken out of the booty, while other people said he forbade it for ever.

أصابتنا مجاعة ليالي خيبر فلما كان يوم خيبر وقعنا في الحمر الأهلية فانتحرناها فلما غلت القدور نادى منادي رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم اكفئوا القدور فلا تطعموا من لحوم الحمر شيئا قال عبد الله فقلنا إنما نهى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم لأنها لم تخمس قال وقال آخرون حرمها ألبته وسألت سعيد بن جبير فقال
Narrated Ibn Abi `Aufa:We were afflicted with hunger during the besiege of Khaibar, and when it was the day of (the battle of) Khaibar, we slaughtered the donkeys and when the pots got boiling (with their meat). Allah's Apostle made an announcement that all the pots should be upset and that nobody should eat anything of the meat of the donkeys. We thought that the Prophet (ﷺ) prohibited that because the Khumus had not been taken out of the booty (i.e. donkeys); other people said, "He prohibited eating them for ever."Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3155 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
A man who claimed to be a Muslim fought violently in battle and later killed himself because of his wounds. The Prophet ﷺ had called him one of the people of the Fire. Whom did the Prophet ﷺ then order to announce to the people that only a Muslim enters Paradise?
1. Bilal
2. Abu Bakr
3. 'Ali ibn Abi Talib
4. 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud
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Answer: Bilal
The Prophet ﷺ ordered Bilal to announce to the people that none will enter Paradise but a Muslim.

خيبر فقال لرجل ممن يدعي الإسلام هذا من أهل النار فلما حضر القتال قاتل الرجل قتالا شديدا فأصابته جراحة فقيل يا رسول الله الذي قلت إنه من أهل النار فإنه قد قاتل اليوم قتالا شديدا وقد مات فقال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إلى النار قال فكاد بعض الناس أن يرتاب فبينما هم على ذلك إذ قيل إنه لم يمت ولكن به جراحا شديدا فلما كان من الليل لم يصبر على الجراح فقتل نفسه فأخبر النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم بذلك فقال الله أكبر أشهد أني عبد الله ورسوله ثم أمر بلالا فنادى بالناس إنه لا يدخل الجنة إلا نفس مسلمة وإن الله ليؤيد
Narrated Abu Huraira: We were in the company of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) in a Ghazwa, and he remarked about a man who claimed to be a Muslim, saying, "This (man) is from the people of the (Hell) Fire." When the battle started, the man fought violently till he got wounded. Somebody said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! The man whom you described as being from the people of the (Hell) Fire fought violently today and died." The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "He will go to the (Hell) Fire." Some people were on the point of doubting (the truth of what the Prophet had said) while they were in this state, suddenly someone said that he was still alive but severely wounded. When night fell, he lost patience and committed suicide. The Prophet (ﷺ) was informed of that, and he said, "Allah is Greater! I testify that I am Allah's Slave and His Apostle." Then he ordered Bilal to announce amongst the people: 'None will enter Paradise but a Muslim, and Allah may support this religion (i.e. Islam) even with a disobedient manTranslation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3062 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
After the Prophet ﷺ conquered Khaybar, its Jews asked to stay and work the land for half of the fruits. How long did he say he would let them stay?
1. For one year
2. Until the next harvest
3. As long as he wished
4. For ten years
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Answer: As long as he wished
He told them, "We will let you stay on this condition, as long as we wish."

إخراج اليهود منها فسألت اليهود رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ليقرهم بها أن يكفوا عملها ولهم نصف الثمر فقال لهم رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم نقركم بها على ذلك ما شئنا فقروا بها حتى أجلاهم عمر إلى تيماء
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) intended to expel the Jews but they requested him to let them stay there on the condition that they would do the labor and get half of the fruits. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) told them, "We will let you stay on this condition, as long as we wish."Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 2338 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
When news reached the Prophet ﷺ of the martyrdom of the commanders at Mu'tah, what did Aisha say could be seen on his face as he sat?
1. Anger
2. Sorrow
3. Worry
4. Tiredness
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Answer: Sorrow
Aisha said that when the news came, the Prophet ﷺ sat with sorrow showing on his face.

لما جاء قتل بن حارثة وجعفر بن أبي طالب وعبد الله بن رواحة رضي الله عنهم جلس رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يعرف فيه الحزن قالت عائشة وأنا أطلع من صائر
Narrated `Amra:I heard `Aisha saying, "When the news of the martyrdom of Ibn Haritha, Ja`far bin Abi Talib and `Abdullah bin Rawaha reached, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) sat with sorrow explicit on his face."Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 4263 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
Al-Bara ibn Azib described the Battle of Hunayn: the Muslims rushed for the booty and were met with arrows from skilled archers. Which tribe were they?
1. Quraysh
2. Ghatafan
3. Hawazin
4. Banu Sulaym
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Answer: Hawazin
Al-Bara said that Hawazin were archers, and that when the Muslims fell on the booty they were met with arrows.

رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم لم يفر كانت هوازن رماة وإنا لما حملنا عليهم انكشفوا فأكببنا على الغنائم فاستقبلنا بالسهام ولقد رأيت رسول
Al-Bara' replied, "But Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) did not flee. The people of Hawazin were good archers, and when we attacked them, they fled. But rushing towards the booty, we were confronted by the arrows (of the enemy).Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 4317 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
On which day of the week did the Prophet ﷺ set out on the expedition to Tabuk?
1. Monday
2. Friday
3. Thursday
4. Saturday
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Answer: Thursday
Ka'b ibn Malik reported that the Prophet ﷺ set out for Tabuk on a Thursday, a day he liked to set out on.

النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم خرج يوم الخميس في غزوة تبوك وكان يحب أن يخرج يوم الخميس
Narrated Ka`b bin Malik:The Prophet (ﷺ) set out on Thursday for the Ghazwa of Tabuk and he used to prefer to set out (i.e. travel) on ThursdaysTranslation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 2950 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
Ibn Umar reported that the people landed at a place called al-Hijr along with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. Whose land was it?
1. 'Ad
2. Madyan
3. Thamud
4. The people of Lut
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Answer: Thamud
Ibn Umar described the place as the land of Thamud, called al-Hijr.

أخبره أن الناس نزلوا مع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أرض ثمود الحجر فاستقوا من بئرها واعتجنوا به فأمرهم رسول الله صلى الله
Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar:The people landed at the land of Thamud called Al-Hijr along with Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and they took water from its well for drinking and kneading the dough with it as well.Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3379 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
The Prophet ﷺ sent out a detachment, appointed a man as its commander and ordered the soldiers to obey him. From which group was the commander?
1. Banu Ghifar
2. Juhaynah
3. Banu Aslam
4. The Ansar
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Answer: The Ansar
The report says the Prophet ﷺ sent a Sariya under the command of a man from the Ansar and ordered the soldiers to obey him.

بعث النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم سرية فاستعمل عليها رجلا من الأنصار وأمرهم أن يطيعوه فغضب
Narrated `Ali:The Prophet (ﷺ) sent a Sariya under the command of a man from the Ansar and ordered the soldiers to obey him.Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 4340 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)
The Prophet ﷺ asked Jarir ibn Abdullah to relieve him of Dhul-Khalasah, a house of the Khath'am tribe, and Jarir set out with a hundred and fifty horsemen. Which tribe were these horsemen from?
1. Thaqif
2. Ahmas
3. Daws
4. Ghatafan
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Answer: Ahmas
Jarir went out with one hundred and fifty cavalry from Ahmas, who were horse riders.

لي النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم ألا تريحني من ذي الخلصة وكان بيتا في خثعم يسمى الكعبة اليمانية فانطلقت في خمسين ومائة فارس من أحمس وكانوا أصحاب خيل وكنت لا أثبت على
Narrated Qais:Jarir said to me, The Prophet (ﷺ) said to me, "Won't you relieve me from Dhu-l-Khalasa?" And that was a house (in Yemen belonging to the tribe of) Khatham called Al-Ka`ba Al Yamaniya. I proceeded with one-hundred and-fifty cavalry from Ahmas (tribe) who were horse riders.Translation: Muhammad Muhsin Khan, Sahih al-Bukhari (Darussalam), as published on sunnah.com.

Sahih al-Bukhari 4356 · Grade: Sahih (authentic)

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