History glossary
Ridda Wars
the wars fought by Abu Bakr to restore Medina's authority after Muhammad's death.
- Category
- Conflict
- Region
- Arabia
- Date range
- 632-633 CE
What it means
The Ridda Wars were campaigns fought after Muhammad's death, when some Arabian tribes rejected Medina's authority, resisted obligations or followed rival claimants. Abu Bakr's victories preserved the unity of the early Muslim community.
