The Prophet's ( Sallallaho alaihe wasallam ) passing near the ruins of Thamud during Tabuk expedition:

The Prophet's ( Sallallaho alaihe wasallam ) passing near the ruins of Thamud during Tabuk expedition:

The Tabuk expedition is one of the major campaigns of the Prophet ( Sallallaho alaihe wasallam ),and the last one in which he personally took part.When he received the news that the Caesar ( of Rome ) had mustered a large foece to crush the powar of Islam and was on his way ( through Syria ) to invade Madinah,he decided to lead the Sahabah to check him on his way. On Thursday the 5th of Rajab,9 A.H.,the devoted band marched out of Madinah. As the weather was hot and the fighting was expected to be very tough,the Prophet ( Sallallaho alaihe wasallam ) made an open declaration that the Muslims should gather in strength and prepare fully to face the forces of the Roman Empire. He also exhorted them to contribute towards the equipment of the expedition. It was on this occasion that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ( Radhiyallaho anho ) contributed all his belongings. When he was questioned by the Prophet ( Sallallaho alaihe wasallam ) as to what he had left for his family,he replied: