An Outline of Early Islamic History — Page 44
44 generations. ” Jews on War The Jews now were working hand in glove with the Quresh. The Banu Nadhir had already promised them help. Now Banu Qainqa also started making trouble. In fact, they were very much alarmed at the growing power of the Prophet. The victory of Badr had made the m bitter. The Prophet, however, treated them as People of the book. He invited them to accept the new faith, proposing to them a get - together for a free exchange of views on the subject. They were full of scorn. They told him that the victory of Badr had t urned his head. “You had to fight Quresh there. If you have to fight us, you would know. ” The Prophet remained calm. He also advised Muslims to remain calm. But the Jewish leaders did not want peace. They made trouble every time. Once a party of them insulted a Muslim woman. She cried for help. A Muslim rushed to protect her. A fight ensued. On e Jew and one Muslim were killed. Soon there was a big riot. The Prophet hastened to the place. He advised peace and patience. But, as later events showed, the Qainqa were on the war path. Mutual relations got strained and both parties were soon up in arms. After fifteen days the Jews sued for peace. They offered their properties to Muslims. Only they begged that their lives be spared. The prophet agreed. The Banu Qainqa then departed for Syria.