Musaylimah al-Kadhdhab

AncientEmperorBanu Hanifa-580 — ?

False prophet defeated by Abu Bakr at Yamama.

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Quick Facts

Born

580 BCE

Country

Banu Hanifa

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)43

Legacy (20%)33

Leadership (15%)50

Strategy (15%)30

Total Score39.9

Musaylimah al-Kadhdhab — Complete Timeline

632 BC

Battle of YamamaWar

Musaylimah led his forces against the Muslim army commanded by Khalid ibn al-Walid. The battle was a decisive Muslim victory; Musaylimah was killed in the fighting. This defeat ended the most serious rebellion of the Ridda Wars.

Ridda WarsBattleDeath

Impact: regionaltragic

610 BC

Proclaimed prophethood in YamamaPolitical Action◆ Major

Musaylimah declared himself a prophet in the region of Yamama, claiming to share prophethood with Muhammad. He gained significant support from the Banu Hanifa tribe, challenging the authority of the nascent Islamic state in Medina.

Ridda WarsFalse ProphetBanu Hanifa

Impact: regionaldestructive