Mu'tah, Battle of

The Battle of Mu'tah is fought in 629 near the village of Mu'tah, east of the Jordan River and Karak in Karak Governorate, between the forces of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad and the forces of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire.In Muslim histories, the battle is usually described as the Muslims' attempt to take retribution against a Ghassanid chief for taking the life of an emissary; it ends in a draw and the safe retreat of both sides.

However, according to Byzantine sources, the Muslims sent a force to attack the Arab pagan settlement of Mucheon during a pagan feast day.

The local Byzantine Vicarius learns of their plans and collects the garrisons of the fortresses.

The Muslims are routed after three of their leaders are killed.