According to traditional sources, the 7th-century Zubaid cavalry commander Amr ibn Ma'adi Yakrib led a raid against the Hawazin in the 7th century. At the time, the Hawazin were living under the protection of Nahd ibn Zayd in Dhu al-Irak near Badr.
Raid According to traditional Arab sources, Amr ibn Ma'adi Karib led a raid against the Hawazin, who had been camping at Dhu al-Irak, near Badr. During the raid, he encountered the famous warrior and poet Durayd ibn al-Simma, although neither recognized the other in the darkness. Before they fought, Duraid reportedly asked Amr, "Who are you?”; Amr replied, “a knight." Amr successfully pulled Duraid out of his saddle, then called his fellow tribesmen to raid the branch. Amr’s forces took loot and killed multiple warriors.
Aftermath Duraid reportedly asked for mercy from Amr, which he had granted. He justified this due to kinship ties to Duraid, who was his nephew through his sister. Duraid then warned the Hawazin to never confront Amr again.
The raid became part of Arab tribal literature, celebrating the bravery and chivalry of Arab knights like Amr ibn Ma'adi Yakrib and Duraid.
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