ERA OF ISLAM

As we have already read there lived in Madina some tribes of the Jews also they too, in those days were expecting the appearance of the Last Prophet of ALLAH, but they hoped that the Last Prophet (PBUH) would come of them. So, when they saw that instead of them the Last Prophet had come off the Arabs, then ignoring all the Divine signs in favor of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) they refused to believe in his prophethood. They not only disbelieved him but also became antagonized. With the exception of some good-natured persons, nearly all the Jews turned the enemy to Islam and the Holy Prophet (PBUH). The Holy Prophet (PBUH) however, did not want to impose his religion or to with the Jews. He rather wanted to live to have the confrontation with them peacefully. It was his spirit of co-existence and conciliation that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) had concluded a pact with the Jews and other citizens of Madina.

          The Jews too were a party to the pact, but they indeed did not care for the pact, they rather tried secretly to cause damage to Islam. They, together with the infidels of Mecca conspired against Islam. They also plotted to murder the Holy Prophet (PBUH). When the Jews of Madina deviated from the accord to this extent, and their hostility passed beyond all limits the Holy Prophet (PBUH) had no alternative but to take action against them. So there were some conflicts, and as a result, some of the Jews were killed and the rest were ousted from the city of Madina. Now these tribes of the Jews being ousted from Madina went to Khaibr, a land of Oases about hundred miles north of Madina. In Khaibar, there were already some other tribes of the Jews settled for a long time, so the Madinite Jews also went and settled there. Thus, they had now a large population over there. Having built strong and large forts and castles they had actually fortified the town of Khaibar. Getting a strong hold in Khaibar the Jews continued their hostility against the Muslims. Now they openly began to take the side of the Quraish against the Muslims. It was the Jews of Khaibar who had excited and encouraged the Quraish for the battle of Khandag. The Jews of Khaibar had actually become a constant danger for the Muslims, so the Holy Prophet (PBUH) rightly tried to do away with this danger forever. And this was done a year (7.11.628 A.D.) After the treaty of Hudaibya. The Muslim army under the command of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) launched an attack against Khaibar and conquered the fortresses one after another. In this battle, Hazrat Ali ((RA) showed great performances. It was Hazrat Ali ((RA) who killed'Mar hab’ one of the greatest enemies of Islam and conquered the largest fort of Khaibar. After its conquest, the fortified town of Khaibar was included in the Islamic state of Madina.