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was sallam) asked,
"Whosoever has any food should bring it" and the Companions brought what they had,
then he spread out a leather sheet and their wedding feast was of dates and clarified
butter.
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The News of Wadi l-Kura
As for the Jews of Wadi l-Kura, supporters of the Khaybarites, they were not to escape.
For three days before the Prophet's return to Medina they fought against him and finally
surrendered under the same terms as their brethren in Khaybar.
The Prophet Sends Support to the Jews of Khaybar
After the Prophet had returned to Medina from Khaybar the Jews felt insecure as the
tribe of Murrah -- a branch of the Ghatfan -- were hostile toward them and they feared
that due to their weakened circumstances they would be attacked, so they sent word to
the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) requesting his protection.
Upon receiving the request the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) dispatched twenty
Muslims to protect the Jews, of Khaybar, however, the Murrah struck quickly and all but
a few Muslims were martyred defending the Jews.
When news of the attack reached the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) he sent two
hundred of his men to replace them, amongst whom was Osama, Zayd's son, both of
whom the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) loved dearly. Soon after their arrival, the
Murrah attacked again but this time after heavy combat it was they who sustained a
heavy loss of life.
Conclusion
It can never be said that the Prophet was anything other than merciful, forbearing and
just to the Jews. He always honored his part of a treaty. He was never the aggressor
despite the constant provocation of the Jews. He repaid his loans handsomely by adding
either an additional payment or merchandize as the case may be. He always fulfilled his
promise and was slow to anger. He never sought revenge for himself, but when a
command of Allah had been broken he would apply the prescribed Koranic punishment.
His way was the way of guidance and peace.
It might be said that the Jews were not the only ones hostile to the Prophet. This is true,
but the fact remains that the pagan Arabs were not subversive, their hostilities were
clear whereas the hostility of the Jews was often undetectably subtle, cunning and
inciting. The Jews did not think twice about using their wealth to incite the pagan Arabs
to rise up against the Prophet to do their work rather than fighting themselves for the
sake of what they claimed to be their superiority over all other races.
However, despite the hostility of the pagan Arabs, the Jews were undoubtedly far more
reprehensible than the Arabs. This is because the Jews had been blessed to receive a
succession of prophets over many centuries, as one prophet died another would soon
take his place and through the Divine
"Whosoever has any food should bring it" and the Companions brought what they had,
then he spread out a leather sheet and their wedding feast was of dates and clarified
butter.
56
The News of Wadi l-Kura
As for the Jews of Wadi l-Kura, supporters of the Khaybarites, they were not to escape.
For three days before the Prophet's return to Medina they fought against him and finally
surrendered under the same terms as their brethren in Khaybar.
The Prophet Sends Support to the Jews of Khaybar
After the Prophet had returned to Medina from Khaybar the Jews felt insecure as the
tribe of Murrah -- a branch of the Ghatfan -- were hostile toward them and they feared
that due to their weakened circumstances they would be attacked, so they sent word to
the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) requesting his protection.
Upon receiving the request the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) dispatched twenty
Muslims to protect the Jews, of Khaybar, however, the Murrah struck quickly and all but
a few Muslims were martyred defending the Jews.
When news of the attack reached the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) he sent two
hundred of his men to replace them, amongst whom was Osama, Zayd's son, both of
whom the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) loved dearly. Soon after their arrival, the
Murrah attacked again but this time after heavy combat it was they who sustained a
heavy loss of life.
Conclusion
It can never be said that the Prophet was anything other than merciful, forbearing and
just to the Jews. He always honored his part of a treaty. He was never the aggressor
despite the constant provocation of the Jews. He repaid his loans handsomely by adding
either an additional payment or merchandize as the case may be. He always fulfilled his
promise and was slow to anger. He never sought revenge for himself, but when a
command of Allah had been broken he would apply the prescribed Koranic punishment.
His way was the way of guidance and peace.
It might be said that the Jews were not the only ones hostile to the Prophet. This is true,
but the fact remains that the pagan Arabs were not subversive, their hostilities were
clear whereas the hostility of the Jews was often undetectably subtle, cunning and
inciting. The Jews did not think twice about using their wealth to incite the pagan Arabs
to rise up against the Prophet to do their work rather than fighting themselves for the
sake of what they claimed to be their superiority over all other races.
However, despite the hostility of the pagan Arabs, the Jews were undoubtedly far more
reprehensible than the Arabs. This is because the Jews had been blessed to receive a
succession of prophets over many centuries, as one prophet died another would soon
take his place and through the Divine