Sayyiduna Zayd bin Arqam (may Allah be pleased with him) was asked how many expeditions the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) undertook. He said: Nineteen. He was asked: In how many expeditions did you participate with the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)? He said: In seventeen. Then he was asked: Which was the first expedition of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)? He said: Usayrah or Ushayrah.