Muhammad.com collection in 109 languages

red turban, fought with the same extraordinary zeal as they displayed at Uhud. Ali led
the final attack that caused the enemy to retreat. Some of the Jews took refuge in the
fort, but many escaped through a back entrance to neighboring fortresses. However,
most made their way to a fortress called “Zubair”, which was by far the most formidable
of the remaining four and had been built on a high cliff which provided a natural defense.

In the meantime, the Muslims took control of the main entrance of the fortress of Na‟im.

The Fortress of Zubair

Only the fortresses of Zubair, Kamus and two others remained. For three days the
Muslims concentrated their efforts on the fortress of Zubair, but its natural defense
together with its additional soldiers made things very difficult.

Then, a Jew fearing for his life, family and property, made his way in secret to the
Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) and told him he would disclose vital information in
return for the safety of his family and possessions -- the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa
sallam) agreed.