Abu Bakr dispatches Hudaifa bin Mihsan's corps to Oman in mid-September 632 to tackle the apostasy in Oman, where the tribe of Azd, which dominates the region of Oman, has revolted under their chief Laqit bin Malik, known more commonly as "Dhu'l-Taj", i.e., "the Crowned One."

According to some reports, he also claims prophethood.

Hudaifa enters the province of Oman, but not having strong enough forces to fight Dhu'l-Taj, he decides to wait for reinforcement, and writes to the Caliph accordingly.

The Caliph sends Ikrimah to aid him in late September 632.

Ikrimah marches from Yamamah to Oman, and the combined forces of these two generals defeat Dhu'l-Taj at the Battle of Daba, fought in late November 632 at Dibba, a stronghold of Dhu'l-Taj.

Dhu'l-Taj is killed in battle.

Being appointed governor of Oman, Hudaifa next sets about the reestablishment of law and order.

Ikrimah, having no local administrative responsibility, uses his corps to subdue the neighborhood of Daba, and in a number of small actions succeeds in breaking the resistance of those of the Azd who had continued to defy the authority of Medina.