A consensus Muslim account of the massacre of the Qurayza has emerged as conveyed by classical Muslim scholars of hadith (sayings of Muhammad), biographer’s of Muhammad’s life (especially Ibn Ishaq), jurists, and historians. This narrative is summarized as follows. Alleged to have aided the forces of Muhammad’s enemies in violation of a prior pact, the Qurayza were subsequently isolated and besieged. Twice the Qurayza made offers to surrender, and depart from their stronghold, leaving behind their land and property. Initially they requested to take one camel load of possessions per person, but when Muhammad refused this request, the Qurayza asked to be allowed to depart without any property, taking with them only their families. However, Muhammad insisted that the Qurayza surrender unconditionally and subject themselves to his judgment. Compelled to surrender, the Qurayza were lead to Medina. The men with their hands pinioned behind their backs, were put in a court, while the women and children were said to have been put into a separate court. A third (and final) appeal for leniency for the Qurayza was made to Muhammad by their tribal allies the Aus. Muhammad again declined, and instead he appointed as arbiter Sa’d Mu’adh from the Aus, who soon rendered his concise verdict: the men were to be put to death, the women and children sold into slavery, the spoils to be divided among the Muslims.
frontpagemag.com/Articles/Printable.asp?ID=5195Muhammad ratified the judgment stating that Sa’d’s decree was a decree of God pronounced from above the Seven Heavens. Thus some 600 to 900 men from the Qurayza were lead on Muhammad’s order to the Market of Medina. Trenches were dug and the men were beheaded, and their decapitated corpses buried in the trenches while Muhammad watched in attendance. Male youths who had not reached puberty were spared. Women and children were sold into slavery, a number of them being distributed as gifts among Muhammad’s companions. According to Muhammad’s biographer Ibn Ishaq, Muhammad chose one of the Qurayza women (Rayhana) for himself. The Qurayza’s property and other possessions (including weapons) were also divided up as additional “booty” among the Muslims.
answering-islam.org/Silas/mo-death.htmMuhammad attacked Khaibar. He destroyed, tortured, murdered, plundered, and enslaved many people (ref Kitab al-Tabaqat al-Kabir, volume 2, page 134, 136, 137). They were not preparing to attack him. A Jewish woman, whose family had been wiped out by Muhammad, put poison into a lamb and fed it to Muhammad and the other Muslims. Muhammad ingested some of the poisoned lamb and began to feel it’s effects. He died three years later as a result of the poisoning.
The Muslim response I recieved stated that the Jewish tribe insulted a Muslim woman and broke Mohammed’s treaty which forced them to pay taxes and contribute to war.It is my impression that the Jewish people rejected Muhammad.
It is collective guilt then? All should punished for the deeds of some? Then by your own measure ALL Muslims should be held accountable for the autrocities some Muslims have committed. That is only logicial isn’t it? So, who would you like your earthly judge to be?Do you know what Banu Quraza did to deserve this punishment?
Because this thread isn’t about the Isrealites. Stay on topic.How is this different from the Israelites destroying every city they came across to kick the Canaanites out of the land they wanted?
God commanded it. Plus, it was an evil civilization steeped in things such as human sacrifice. But God commanding it is enough.How is this different from the Israelites destroying every city they came across to kick the Canaanites out of the land they wanted?
d bin Muadh?d bin Muadh, his judgment, its execution and conclusionsyou’re right, it sound like the purpose of this thread is to encourage the Islamophodia I find here, not to explore a point. Forgive me.Because this thread isn’t about the Isrealites. Stay on topic.
CAIR asks people to explore the life of Mohammed. People on this thread give information from muslim sources (Sahih Bukhari, Sunan Abu-Dawud) and this encourages Islamophobia? Are Sahih Bukhari and Sunan Abu-Dawud Islamophobics?you’re right, it sound like the purpose of this thread is to encourage the Islamophodia I find here, not to explore a point. Forgive me.
And by the way, Allah probably told Mohammed to do it. Telling me that god told them to do it is a weak excuse. The god that the Canaanites believed in told them to commit whatever atrocious crimes they commited. Belief is a powerful thing.
Nothing to forgive. My apologies if I was short with you. To be honest I came to this forum to learn about our brothers who worshiped the God of Abraham from Muslims. What I have learned from the vast majority of Muslim members of this forum is that Islam is a sham, full of contradictions and fabricated information. I used to view Islam as a legitimate faith. Now I see it in the same light as Mormonism or the JWs. I still try to learn. I think many members of this forum have had the same or similar experiences. This is not Islamophobia, my friend; it is recognizing Islam for what it is, a lie. I do not fear it, but I will not allow the lie to continue unchallenged.you’re right, it sound like the purpose of this thread is to encourage the Islamophodia I find here, not to explore a point. Forgive me.
OR (more likely) the invading Hebrew barbarianscommitted horrible war crimes and when they got around to writing their history centuries later they explained their atrocities by saying “God commanded it”.God commanded it. Plus, it was an evil civilization steeped in things such as human sacrifice. But God commanding it is enough.
Nothing to forgive. My apologies if I was short with you. To be honest I came to this forum to learn about our brothers who worshiped the God of Abraham from Muslims. What I have learned from the vast majority of Muslim members of this forum is that Islam is a sham, full of contradictions and fabricated information. I used to view Islam as a legitimate faith. Now I see it in the same light as Mormonism or the JWs. I still try to learn. I think many members of this forum have had the same or similar experiences. This is not Islamophobia, my friend; it is recognizing Islam for what it is, a lie. I do not fear it, but I will not allow the lie to continue unchallenged.