During the Battle of Tabook, Medina was under the protection of?

Explanation

The Battle of Tabook (9 AH) was the last military expedition led by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Since it was a long-distance campaign against the Byzantine Empire, the Prophet (PBUH) appointed Hazrat Ali (R.A) as his deputy to look after the affairs of Medina in his absence. This highlights the immense trust the Prophet (PBUH) placed in Hazrat Ali (R.A), telling him that he held the same position in relation to him as Haroon (A.S) held to Musa (A.S), except that there would be no prophet after him.

Good to know

The Battle of Tabook took place in Rajab, 9 AH, and was a response to rumors of a Byzantine invasion. It was a difficult expedition due to extreme heat and scarcity of resources, earning it the name "Jaysh al-Usrah" (the Army of Hardship). The Prophet (PBUH) left Hazrat Ali (R.A) in charge of Medina, and when some hypocrites spread rumors that Ali was left behind because the Prophet disliked him, Ali immediately caught up with the army to clarify, leading to the famous statement of the Prophet (PBUH) comparing Ali to Haroon (A.S).

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