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The Final Surrender
The two remaining fortresses surrendered without further hostilities and accepted the
same terms and conditions. Many of the Jews were farmers and knew how best to reap
the wealth of the land, with this in mind they sent a deputation to the Prophet
(salla
Allahu alihi wa sallam) saying that if he would permit them to continue as before and live
in their homes, they would in return tend the land and pay rent for half its harvest each
year. Prophet Muhammad (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) accepted, however, he reserved
the right to expel them at any time if they did not live peacefully.
The Jews of Taima’
News reached the Jews of Taima‟ of the fall of Khaybar before the Prophet reached their
territory. Upon his arrival they showed no resistance and took the initiative to go out and
meet the Prophet and sign a treaty with him for which they would in return pay a yearly
The Final Surrender
The two remaining fortresses surrendered without further hostilities and accepted the
same terms and conditions. Many of the Jews were farmers and knew how best to reap
the wealth of the land, with this in mind they sent a deputation to the Prophet
(salla
Allahu alihi wa sallam) saying that if he would permit them to continue as before and live
in their homes, they would in return tend the land and pay rent for half its harvest each
year. Prophet Muhammad (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) accepted, however, he reserved
the right to expel them at any time if they did not live peacefully.
The Jews of Taima’
News reached the Jews of Taima‟ of the fall of Khaybar before the Prophet reached their
territory. Upon his arrival they showed no resistance and took the initiative to go out and
meet the Prophet and sign a treaty with him for which they would in return pay a yearly