Who was appointed by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to act as his deputy in Madinah during the Tabuk expedition?

Explanation

The Tabuk expedition (9 AH) was the last military campaign led by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Before departing for Tabuk, the Prophet (PBUH) appointed Hazrat Ali (R.A) as his deputy (Khalifa) to look after the affairs of Madinah in his absence. When some hypocrites spread rumors that the Prophet left Ali behind because he considered him a burden, Hazrat Ali (R.A) caught up with the army to clarify. The Prophet (PBUH) then famously said to him, "You are to me as Haroon was to Musa, except that there is no prophet after me," reaffirming his trust and the special status of Hazrat Ali (R.A).

Good to know

The Tabuk expedition took place in 9 AH (630 CE) against the Byzantine Empire and was the largest military campaign led by the Prophet (PBUH), involving around 30,000 companions. It was also the last Ghazwa in which the Prophet (PBUH) personally participated. The Prophet (PBUH) left Hazrat Ali (R.A) in charge of Madinah, particularly to look after the Prophet's family and manage the city's affairs. This incident is also significant because it highlights the deep bond between the Prophet (PBUH) and Hazrat Ali (R.A), who was his cousin and son-in-law.

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