After the migration of the Prophet Muhammad and his followers to Medina, the economic and political dynamics between the Muslims and the Quraysh became increasingly tense. The Quraysh, who controlled the lucrative trade routes between Mecca and Syria, saw the Muslim presence in Medina as a threat to their economic interests. In response, the Muslims sought to disrupt these trade routes to weaken the Quraysh economically and strategically.

The Batn Rabigh Caravan Raid was part of a series of skirmishes and economic disruptions aimed at the Quraysh tribe. The raid was led by Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad and his paternal uncle. The expedition consisted of sixty men from the Muhajirun