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Expedition of Abu Sufyan ibn Harb or the Demolition of al-Lat , occurred in the same year as the Battle of Tabuk (which occurred in October 630 AD ). Muhammad sent Abu Sufyan with a group armed men to destroy the Idol al-Lat (also referred to as al-Tagiyyah) that was worshipped by the citizens of Taif. The destruction of the idol was a demand by Muhammad before any reconciliation could take place with the citizens of Taif who were under constant attack and suffering from a blockade by the Banu Hawazin, led by Malik, a convert to Islam who promised to continue the war against the citizens of the city which was started by Muhammad in the Siege of Taif .1 The event is also mentioned in the Quran verse 17:73. The Journey of Prophecy; Days of Peace and War (Arabic) . Islamic Book Trust. : External link in |first= ( help ) Note: Book contains a list of battles of Muhammad in Arabic, English translation available here , and archive of page here Rahman al-Mubharakpuri, Saifur (2003).2
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Muhammad sent Abu Sufyan with a group armed men to destroy the Idol Allāt (also referred to as al-Tagiyyah) that was worshipped by the citizens of Taif. The destruction of the idol was a demand by Muhammad before any reconciliation could take place with the citizens of Taif. The event is also mentioned in the Quran verse 17:73. The Journey of Prophecy; Days of Peace and War (Arabic) .
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Campaigns ordered by Muhammad Belligerents Muslims Citizens of Ta'if Commanders and leaders Abu Sufyan Malik ibn Awf Strength Unknown Unknown Casualties and losses 0 Unknown Expedition of Abu Sufyan ibn Harb or the Demolition of al-Lat , occurred in the same year as the Battle of Tabuk (which occurred in October 630 AD ). Muhammad sent Abu Sufyan with a group armed men to destroy the Idol Allāt (also referred to as al-Tagiyyah) that was worshipped by the citizens of Taif. The destruction of the idol was a demand by Muhammad before any reconciliation could take place with the citizens of Taif. The event is also mentioned in the Quran verse 17:73. The Journey of Prophecy; Days of Peace and War (Arabic) . Note: Book contains a list of battles of Muhammad in Arabic, English translation available here , and archive of page here Rahman al-Mubharakpuri, Saifur (2003).
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