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THE__JEWS__OF__MEDINA, page : 23
The Jews acknowledged the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) to be fair, so they
willingly agreed that if a dispute should arise between a Muslim and a Jew, the matter
would be decided by him. There was a time when a Muslim thinking he would have the
support of his fellow Muslims, took advantage of a Jew. The issue was taken to the
Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) and the Jew received his rights.
On the surface things appeared to be in harmony, but the underlying resentment of the
Jews started to fester but lay dormant for the time being as they began a process of
intrigues and undermining, their aim being to bring about a schism within the growing
unity of the Muslims.
Allah says of the Jews of Medina:
“When they meet those who believe, they say, 'We are believers.'
But when alone, they say to their other (chiefs).
'Do you tell to them what Allah has revealed to you
so that they will dispute with you concerning it with your Lord?
willingly agreed that if a dispute should arise between a Muslim and a Jew, the matter
would be decided by him. There was a time when a Muslim thinking he would have the
support of his fellow Muslims, took advantage of a Jew. The issue was taken to the
Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) and the Jew received his rights.
On the surface things appeared to be in harmony, but the underlying resentment of the
Jews started to fester but lay dormant for the time being as they began a process of
intrigues and undermining, their aim being to bring about a schism within the growing
unity of the Muslims.
Allah says of the Jews of Medina:
“When they meet those who believe, they say, 'We are believers.'
But when alone, they say to their other (chiefs).
'Do you tell to them what Allah has revealed to you
so that they will dispute with you concerning it with your Lord?