aswad al ansi

• Aswad al Ansi


  Belonged to the 'Ans tribe in Yemen, his dark complexion earned him the name of al Aswad
• An expedition against him was sent in the Prophet's lifetime, news of his death reached Madina a day or so before the Prophet's death
• His followers regrouped and revolted


  Were defeated by Firuz who was sent by Abu Bakr to subdue them
• Madina


  The city in Saudi Arabia where the Prophet Muhammad and his followers lived
• A day or so before the Prophet's death


  Either one or two days before the Prophet Muhammad died
• News of his death


  The report or announcement of the enemy's death
• Expedition against him


  A military campaign or mission against an enemy during the Prophet Muhammad's lifetime