690 - AL HASHAR (Ayat# 01-05)
The expulsion of Banu Nadir, a Jewish tribe, from Medina is detailed in Surah Al-Hashr. Following the Battle of Uhud, K'ab ibn al-Ashraf incited conflict with the Quraysh, leading to a siege of their fortresses in Rabi' al-Awwal. After a six-day standoff, they surrendered, permitted to leave with their possessions. This event is followed by the account of Banu Quraiza, another Jewish tribe, and their breach of alliance after the Battle of the Trench. The Surah highlights their defiance and ultimate fate, emphasizing the divine assistance granted to the believers. It recounts how Muslims harvested date palms surrounding their fortresses during the siege, with Allah’s permission, and the subsequent destruction of their homes by their own hands, and by the believers. The narrative serves as a lesson for those with insight, underscoring Allah’s power and the consequences of opposing Him and His Messenger.
