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THE__JEWS__OF__MEDINA, page : 135
In Dhul Qa'dah 5H. Abdullah Ateeq‟s son and five other Muslims went to the Prophet
and asked if it was permitted for them to seek him out and kill him on account of the
tremendous harm he had caused. The Prophet agreed, but made it very clear that no
women or children should be killed in their assault.
Abdullah and his companions left for Khaybar and as they came within sight of Abu
Rafi‟s fortress Abdullah told his companions to conceal themselves. In the meantime, the
people started to return to the fortress from their toil in the orchards so Abdullah
wrapped himself in his cloak so as to remain undetected and pretended to answer a call
of nature. Abdullah waited for the right moment. Once the right moment arrived he mixed
with the people and the gate-keeper supposed him to be one of them.
As soon as Abdullah got inside the fortress he looked for a place to hide and wait until
nightfall. When it was dark and the inhabitants had gone to bed, Abdullah made his way
to Abu Rafi‟s residence and stealthily let himself in. While Abu Rafi‟s household slept,
Abdullah entered Abu Rafi‟s room and attacked him without arousing his household, but
was unsure if he was dead.
and asked if it was permitted for them to seek him out and kill him on account of the
tremendous harm he had caused. The Prophet agreed, but made it very clear that no
women or children should be killed in their assault.
Abdullah and his companions left for Khaybar and as they came within sight of Abu
Rafi‟s fortress Abdullah told his companions to conceal themselves. In the meantime, the
people started to return to the fortress from their toil in the orchards so Abdullah
wrapped himself in his cloak so as to remain undetected and pretended to answer a call
of nature. Abdullah waited for the right moment. Once the right moment arrived he mixed
with the people and the gate-keeper supposed him to be one of them.
As soon as Abdullah got inside the fortress he looked for a place to hide and wait until
nightfall. When it was dark and the inhabitants had gone to bed, Abdullah made his way
to Abu Rafi‟s residence and stealthily let himself in. While Abu Rafi‟s household slept,
Abdullah entered Abu Rafi‟s room and attacked him without arousing his household, but
was unsure if he was dead.