Battle of Khaybar

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What is Khaibar?

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Khaibar is an agricultural oasis situated approximately 160 KM north of Madinah.

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When did the Battle of Khaibar take place?

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The Battle of Khaibar took place in the 7th year of Hijrah, approximately 628 CE.

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Who inhabited Khaibar before the conquest?

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Khaibar was inhabited by a mixture of Arabs and Jews.

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Why did the Jews of Khaibar become hostile towards Muslims?

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The Jews of Khaibar were driven by a desire to return to their homes in Madinah and were incited by their leaders against the Muslims.

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What was the first move of the Jews against the Muslims?

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The first move was during the Battle of the Trench, where the Jews of Khaibar incited Quraish and the desert Arabs against the Muslims.

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What did the Messenger (S.A.W.) do in response to the threat from Khaibar?

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The Messenger (S.A.W.) sent a letter inviting the Jews to Islam, and when they refused, he decided to deal with their leaders.

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Who carried the flag of the Muslim army during the siege of Naim?

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Ali ibn Talib (R.A.) carried the flag on the third day and achieved the conquest.

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Khaibar?

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The Muslims conquered Khaibar, improving their economic position and allowing them to eat their fill of dates.

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What was the Prophet's (S.A.W.) approach to the Jews after the conquest?

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The Prophet (S.A.W.) allowed the Jews to stay in Khaibar on the condition that they work in agriculture and share half of their crops with the Muslims.

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What significant event happened to the Prophet (S.A.W.) at Khaibar?

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The Prophet (S.A.W.) was given a poisoned sheep by the Jews, which he mentioned feeling the effects of in his final illness.