Chief of the Prophets — Page 119
Chapter Seven 119 fault of a child was proven, he was always ready to carry out the appropriate treatment with justice and equity. Ghazwah 1 of Banū Qainuqā‘, Late 2 A. H. It has already been mentioned that when Muḥammad sa migrated to Madīnah, three major tribes of the Jews lived there: Banū Qainuqā‘, Banū Naīr, and Banū Quraiẓah. Muḥammad sa settled treaties with them to live in peace and help each other. In the beginning they abided by the treaties, but after the Battle of Badr, their attitude started to change at the increasing strength of the Muslims, and they tried to create rifts among the Muslims. There is a tradition that once the tribes of Aus and Khazraj were having a social discussion at some place, when a few malicious Jews reminded them about the Battle of Bu‘āth. 2 This created a rift among the Muslims and they pulled out swords, but fortunately Muḥammad sa reached there in time and reminded them about the brotherhood in Islam and not to re-adopt the practices of Ignorance. The Anṣār were so deeply moved by the admonition of Muḥammad sa that they had tears in their eyes, and they repented for their action and embraced each other. 3 The Jews plotted a lot of other mischief, but Muḥammad sa always overlooked them and advised the Muslims to show patience. The period of peace with the Jews did not last very long, as they had the seed of enmity and hatred planted deeply in their hearts and they exceeded all bounds in their evil machinations. Once a Muslim woman went to a Jewish shop to purchase some goods, and the shopkeeper started harassing her, and mischievously pinned up her lower body garment to the mantle on her back while she was sitting. When she stood up she was exposed and the Jews around her burst out in laughter. Outraged, the Muslim woman 1 A battle participated by Muḥammad sa. [Publisher] 2 This was a horrific war that took place between these two tribes before the Migration to Madīnah. [Publisher] 3 Tafsīr Ibni Jarīr.