a band of armed men of Ghatafan tribe led by Abdur Rahman Uyana ibn Hisn al-Fazari raided the outskirts of Medina and seized 20 milk camels.
"Later in 629 AD, Muhammad appointed Abdullah bin Atik as the leader of the expedition to assassinate Abu Rafi because he is the instigator and mediator of tribal alliance during battle of Khandaq.
Abdullah and Abu Qatada urged to the Muhammad they want to carry out the mission since the 'Aws tribe counterpart has successfully assassinated Ka'b ibn al-Ashraf before.
they successfully sneak out of the fortress in the night and then killed Abu Rafi before they immediately leave the place to report to Muhammad.
the expedition was a success as Abu Qatada killed and captured several members of Ghatafan tribe during the raid while also manage to secure spoils.
Muhammad tasked Abu Qatada to raid a place called Idam with 8 personnel in order to divert the attentions in Arab soils from the plan to mobilize entire Muslims army onto Mecca.