Examine the relationship between Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) and the Jews in Madinah
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Explanation:
When Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) arrived in Yathrib, he met three Jewish clans (Banū Qaynuqā’, Banū Nadīr and Banū Qurayza).
* Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) issued a document to the Muslims with which he entered into an agreement with the Jews in 622 C.E.
*The document spelt out the rights of the Muslims and the Jews.
* He (S.A.W.) ensured that the Jews enjoyed equal status with the Muslims.
* He (S.A.W.) gave them freedom to worship as they deem fit
* In matters of dispute between the Muslims and the Jews, the Prophet (S.A.W.) showed fairness to each party.
* The Prophet (S.A.W.) guaranteed the Jews immunity from raids by nomads within Yathrib.
* There was no express stipulation that the Jews should formally recognize Muhammad (S.A.W.) as a Prophet of Allah.
*Upon arrival, the Prophet (S.A.W.) adopted the Jewish Qiblah.
*Jews suffering injustice received assistance from the ’Ummah document.
*The security of Yathrib was a joint responsibility of both the Muslims and the Jews.
*The relationship between the Prophet (S.A.W.) and the Jews was one of the mutual advice, consultation and charity rather than aggression.
*But when the Jews began act of hostilities towards the Prophet (S.A.W.) and the Muslims, they were expelled from the city.
*After the expulsion of the three Jewish clans, Yathrib was renamed Madīnatun - Nabawi (Madinah).
*After the campaign at Khaybar, the Prophet (S.A.W.) married Ṣafiyyah bint Ḥuyayy, a Jewish lady.
When Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) arrived in Yathrib, he met three Jewish clans (Banū Qaynuqā’, Banū Nadīr and Banū Qurayza).
* Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) issued a document to the Muslims with which he entered into an agreement with the Jews in 622 C.E.
*The document spelt out the rights of the Muslims and the Jews.
* He (S.A.W.) ensured that the Jews enjoyed equal status with the Muslims.
* He (S.A.W.) gave them freedom to worship as they deem fit
* In matters of dispute between the Muslims and the Jews, the Prophet (S.A.W.) showed fairness to each party.
* The Prophet (S.A.W.) guaranteed the Jews immunity from raids by nomads within Yathrib.
* There was no express stipulation that the Jews should formally recognize Muhammad (S.A.W.) as a Prophet of Allah.
*Upon arrival, the Prophet (S.A.W.) adopted the Jewish Qiblah.
*Jews suffering injustice received assistance from the ’Ummah document.
*The security of Yathrib was a joint responsibility of both the Muslims and the Jews.
*The relationship between the Prophet (S.A.W.) and the Jews was one of the mutual advice, consultation and charity rather than aggression.
*But when the Jews began act of hostilities towards the Prophet (S.A.W.) and the Muslims, they were expelled from the city.
*After the expulsion of the three Jewish clans, Yathrib was renamed Madīnatun - Nabawi (Madinah).
*After the campaign at Khaybar, the Prophet (S.A.W.) married Ṣafiyyah bint Ḥuyayy, a Jewish lady.