1 00:00:00,180 --> 00:00:03,700 In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. 2 00:00:03,700 --> 00:00:13,150 Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. 3 00:00:13,150 --> 00:00:17,870 The Abridgment of the Prophetic biography (Seerah), 4 00:00:18,219 --> 00:00:23,149 Authored by Sheikh Musa ibn Rashid al-Azimi, 5 00:00:23,149 --> 00:00:25,149 May Allah preserve him. 6 00:00:25,149 --> 00:00:32,659 The Expedition of Banu Qurayzah. 7 00:00:32,659 --> 00:00:35,140 It took place on a Wednesday, 8 00:00:35,140 --> 00:00:37,619 With seven nights remaining in Dhu al-Qi'dah, 9 00:00:37,780 --> 00:00:40,340 In the fifth year of the Hijrah. 10 00:00:40,340 --> 00:00:43,009 We mentioned in the Battle of the Trench 11 00:00:43,009 --> 00:00:48,130 Banu Qurayzah's breach of the covenant with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 12 00:00:48,130 --> 00:00:52,049 And their conspiracy with the confederates to wage war against the Muslims. 13 00:00:52,049 --> 00:00:57,649 Thereupon, Gabriel, peace be upon him, came to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) 14 00:00:57,649 --> 00:01:01,229 And commanded him to fight the Jews of Banu Qurayzah. 15 00:01:01,229 --> 00:01:03,549 Al-Hafiz Ibn Kathir said: 16 00:01:03,549 --> 00:01:06,989 "A section on the Expedition of Banu Qurayzah, 17 00:01:07,150 --> 00:01:11,150 And the severe punishment Allah Almighty unleashed upon them, 18 00:01:11,150 --> 00:01:15,629 Along with the painful torment Allah has prepared for them in the Hereafter. 19 00:01:15,629 --> 00:01:17,629 That was because of their disbelief, 20 00:01:17,629 --> 00:01:24,030 Their breach of the covenants that existed between them and the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), 21 00:01:24,030 --> 00:01:27,069 And their aiding of the confederates against him. 22 00:01:27,069 --> 00:01:30,189 Yet that availed them nothing, 23 00:01:30,189 --> 00:01:33,390 And they incurred the wrath of Allah and His Messenger, 24 00:01:33,469 --> 00:01:37,900 Ending in a losing bargain in this world and the Hereafter." 25 00:01:37,900 --> 00:01:40,540 The two Sheikhs recorded in their Sahih collections 26 00:01:40,540 --> 00:01:43,900 On the authority of 'A'ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, who said: 27 00:01:43,900 --> 00:01:48,299 When the Prophet (peace be upon him) returned from the Trench, 28 00:01:48,299 --> 00:01:50,939 Laid down his arms, and bathed, 29 00:01:50,939 --> 00:01:54,379 Gabriel, peace be upon him, came to him and said: 30 00:01:54,379 --> 00:01:58,540 "Have you laid down your arms? By Allah, we have not laid them down. 31 00:01:58,540 --> 00:02:00,379 Go out against them!" 32 00:02:00,379 --> 00:02:03,900 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) asked: 33 00:02:03,900 --> 00:02:05,579 "To where?" 34 00:02:05,579 --> 00:02:07,180 He replied: "Here," 35 00:02:07,180 --> 00:02:09,650 Pointing toward Qurayzah. 36 00:02:09,650 --> 00:02:14,319 So the Prophet (peace be upon him) set out against them. 37 00:02:14,319 --> 00:02:18,479 Imam Ahmad recorded in his Musnad with an authentic chain of transmission 38 00:02:18,479 --> 00:02:21,840 On the authority of 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) that she said: 39 00:02:21,840 --> 00:02:27,280 When the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) finished with the confederates, 40 00:02:27,280 --> 00:02:30,000 He entered the washroom to perform a ritual bath. 41 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:33,360 Then Gabriel, peace be upon him, came and said: 42 00:02:33,360 --> 00:02:35,840 "Have you already laid down your arms? 43 00:02:35,840 --> 00:02:38,800 We have not laid down our weapons yet. 44 00:02:38,800 --> 00:02:41,199 March against Banu Qurayzah!" 45 00:02:41,199 --> 00:02:44,020 That is, advance against Banu Qurayzah. 46 00:02:44,020 --> 00:02:46,900 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: 47 00:02:46,900 --> 00:02:51,780 "It is as if I am still looking at Gabriel (peace be upon him) through the chinks of the door, 48 00:02:51,780 --> 00:02:55,020 With dust clinging to his head wrap." 49 00:02:55,020 --> 00:02:58,539 Al-Hakim recorded in al-Mustadrak with a good chain of transmission 50 00:02:58,620 --> 00:03:01,900 On the authority of 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) who said: 51 00:03:01,900 --> 00:03:06,620 While the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was with her, 52 00:03:06,620 --> 00:03:10,219 A man greeted us with peace while we were inside the house. 53 00:03:10,219 --> 00:03:14,620 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) stood up in alarm, 54 00:03:14,620 --> 00:03:16,539 So I followed after him, 55 00:03:16,539 --> 00:03:18,939 And behold, he was in the form of Dihyah al-Kalbi. 56 00:03:18,939 --> 00:03:20,139 He (peace be upon him) said: 57 00:03:20,139 --> 00:03:21,659 "This is Gabriel, 58 00:03:21,659 --> 00:03:27,199 Ordering me to march against Banu Qurayzah." 59 00:03:27,199 --> 00:03:34,449 The Departure of the Prophet (peace be upon him) to Banu Qurayzah. 60 00:03:34,449 --> 00:03:40,770 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) set out with three thousand of his Companions, 61 00:03:40,770 --> 00:03:43,569 Heading toward Banu Qurayzah. 62 00:03:43,569 --> 00:03:48,289 He handed the banner to 'Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, 63 00:03:48,289 --> 00:03:52,610 And dispatched Bilal (may Allah be pleased with him) to call out among the people: 64 00:03:52,610 --> 00:03:56,050 "The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 65 00:03:56,129 --> 00:04:00,849 Commands you not to pray 'Asr except at Banu Qurayzah." 66 00:04:00,849 --> 00:04:04,689 Al-Hakim recorded in al-Mustadrak with a good chain of transmission 67 00:04:04,689 --> 00:04:07,969 On the authority of 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) who said: 68 00:04:07,969 --> 00:04:12,449 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said to his Companions: 69 00:04:12,449 --> 00:04:16,129 "I resolve upon you not to pray the 'Asr prayer 70 00:04:16,129 --> 00:04:19,120 Until you reach Banu Qurayzah." 71 00:04:19,120 --> 00:04:22,160 Imam al-Bukhari recorded in his Sahih 72 00:04:22,160 --> 00:04:25,519 On the authority of Ibn 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with both of them, who said: 73 00:04:25,600 --> 00:04:31,120 The Prophet (peace be upon him) said to us when he returned from the confederates: 74 00:04:31,120 --> 00:04:35,680 "None of you should pray 'Asr except at Banu Qurayzah." 75 00:04:35,680 --> 00:04:38,639 The time for 'Asr overtook some of them on the way, 76 00:04:38,639 --> 00:04:43,279 So some said: "We will not pray until we reach it," 77 00:04:43,279 --> 00:04:46,240 While others said: "Rather, we will pray, 78 00:04:46,240 --> 00:04:48,480 For he did not intend that for us." 79 00:04:48,480 --> 00:04:51,839 That was mentioned to the Prophet (peace be upon him), 80 00:04:51,839 --> 00:04:55,009 And he did not rebuke either of the two groups. 81 00:04:55,089 --> 00:04:59,490 In the narration of al-Hakim in his Mustadrak with a good chain of transmission, 82 00:04:59,490 --> 00:05:02,610 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: 83 00:05:02,610 --> 00:05:05,889 "The sun set before they reached them. 84 00:05:05,889 --> 00:05:09,089 A group of the Muslims said: 85 00:05:09,089 --> 00:05:13,889 'The Prophet (peace be upon him) did not intend for us to abandon the prayer,' 86 00:05:13,889 --> 00:05:15,250 So they prayed. 87 00:05:15,250 --> 00:05:17,250 Another group said: 88 00:05:17,250 --> 00:05:21,410 'We abide strictly by the firm resolve of the Prophet (peace be upon him), 89 00:05:21,410 --> 00:05:23,810 And no sin falls upon us.' 90 00:05:23,810 --> 00:05:27,329 Thus, one group prayed out of faith and seeking reward, 91 00:05:27,329 --> 00:05:31,170 And the other group withheld out of faith and seeking reward, 92 00:05:31,170 --> 00:05:36,959 And the Prophet (peace be upon him) blamed neither of the two parties." 93 00:05:36,959 --> 00:05:39,120 Imam Ibn Hazm said: 94 00:05:39,120 --> 00:05:42,959 "And Allah Almighty knows that had we been there, 95 00:05:42,959 --> 00:05:47,439 We would not have prayed 'Asr on that day except at Banu Qurayzah, 96 00:05:47,439 --> 00:05:49,819 Even if it were after several days." 97 00:05:49,819 --> 00:05:52,220 Al-Hafiz Ibn Kathir said: 98 00:05:52,220 --> 00:05:55,980 "It is evident that those who prayed 'Asr at its proper time 99 00:05:55,980 --> 00:05:59,699 Were closer to hitting upon the truth in actual fact, 100 00:05:59,699 --> 00:06:03,060 Even though the others were also excused. 101 00:06:03,060 --> 00:06:06,980 The justification here for excusing their delay of the prayer 102 00:06:06,980 --> 00:06:15,730 Was for the sake of jihad and hastening to besiege the covenant-breakers of that accursed band." 103 00:06:15,730 --> 00:06:19,339 The Siege of Banu Qurayzah. 104 00:06:19,420 --> 00:06:24,459 Allah, Mighty and Majestic, sent Gabriel, peace be upon him, to Banu Qurayzah 105 00:06:24,459 --> 00:06:28,540 To shake them and cast terror into their hearts. 106 00:06:28,540 --> 00:06:32,379 Al-Hakim recorded in al-Mustadrak with a good chain of transmission 107 00:06:32,379 --> 00:06:35,740 On the authority of 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) who said: 108 00:06:35,740 --> 00:06:39,019 The Prophet (peace be upon him) went forth 109 00:06:39,019 --> 00:06:42,540 And passed by gatherings between him and Qurayzah, 110 00:06:42,540 --> 00:06:46,060 Asking: "Has anyone passed by you?" 111 00:06:47,019 --> 00:06:51,259 They replied: "Dihyah al-Kalbi passed by us on a white mule, 112 00:06:51,259 --> 00:06:54,160 Beneath him a saddle blanket of fine brocade." 113 00:06:54,160 --> 00:06:57,360 The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 114 00:06:57,360 --> 00:06:59,519 "That was not Dihyah, 115 00:06:59,519 --> 00:07:02,399 But Gabriel, peace be upon him, 116 00:07:02,399 --> 00:07:04,560 Sent to Banu Qurayzah 117 00:07:04,560 --> 00:07:09,040 To shake them and cast terror into their hearts." 118 00:07:09,040 --> 00:07:11,920 Imam al-Bukhari recorded in his Sahih 119 00:07:11,920 --> 00:07:14,800 On the authority of Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 120 00:07:14,879 --> 00:07:19,680 "It is as if I am still looking at the dust rising in the alley of Banu Ghanm 121 00:07:19,680 --> 00:07:21,439 From the procession of Gabriel 122 00:07:21,439 --> 00:07:25,550 When the Messenger of Allah marched to Banu Qurayzah." 123 00:07:25,550 --> 00:07:28,750 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) arrived, 124 00:07:28,750 --> 00:07:33,389 Under the protection and care of Allah, at the dwellings of Banu Qurayzah. 125 00:07:33,389 --> 00:07:36,829 When they saw him, they fortified themselves in their strongholds, 126 00:07:36,829 --> 00:07:40,509 Whereupon the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) called out to them, 127 00:07:40,509 --> 00:07:41,870 Saying: 128 00:07:41,870 --> 00:07:45,389 "O brothers of apes and swine!" 129 00:07:45,389 --> 00:07:48,029 He then imposed a siege upon them, 130 00:07:48,029 --> 00:07:51,310 And the siege lasted for twenty-five nights, 131 00:07:51,310 --> 00:07:53,870 Until conditions became dire for them 132 00:07:53,870 --> 00:07:56,829 And Allah cast terror into their hearts. 133 00:07:56,829 --> 00:08:01,550 So they submitted and agreed to abide by the judgment of Sa'd ibn Mu'adh, may Allah be pleased with him, 134 00:08:01,550 --> 00:08:03,949 As they had been his confederates. 135 00:08:03,949 --> 00:08:06,269 In the narration of Ibn Ishaq, 136 00:08:06,269 --> 00:08:10,829 They surrendered to the judgment of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 137 00:08:10,910 --> 00:08:12,990 Whereupon the Aws leaped up 138 00:08:12,990 --> 00:08:15,230 And said: "O Messenger of Allah, 139 00:08:15,230 --> 00:08:18,430 They are our confederates, not those of the Khazraj, 140 00:08:18,430 --> 00:08:23,230 And you have previously done regarding the confederates of our brethren what you well know," 141 00:08:23,230 --> 00:08:25,790 Referring to the Jews of Banu Qaynuqa', 142 00:08:25,790 --> 00:08:27,550 The allies of the Khazraj, 143 00:08:27,550 --> 00:08:30,910 When the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) 144 00:08:30,910 --> 00:08:34,909 Left the judgment concerning them in the hands of 'Abdullah ibn Ubayy ibn Salul, 145 00:08:34,909 --> 00:08:38,500 And that was during the Expedition of Banu Qaynuqa'. 146 00:08:38,580 --> 00:08:42,419 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 147 00:08:42,419 --> 00:08:44,980 "Would you be pleased, O gathering of the Aws, 148 00:08:44,980 --> 00:08:48,019 If a man from among you were to judge concerning them?" 149 00:08:48,019 --> 00:08:49,539 They said: "Yes!" 150 00:08:49,539 --> 00:08:53,299 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 151 00:08:53,299 --> 00:08:56,029 "Then that shall be Sa'd ibn Mu'adh." 152 00:08:56,029 --> 00:09:01,950 Imam Ahmad recorded in his Musnad and Ibn Hibban in his Sahih with a good chain of transmission 153 00:09:01,950 --> 00:09:05,230 On the authority of 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) who said: 154 00:09:05,230 --> 00:09:08,669 When their siege intensified and the affliction became severe, 155 00:09:08,669 --> 00:09:09,950 It was said to them: 156 00:09:09,950 --> 00:09:14,669 "Surrender to the judgment of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him." 157 00:09:14,669 --> 00:09:18,190 So they consulted Abu Lubabah ibn 'Abd al-Mundhir, 158 00:09:18,190 --> 00:09:21,230 Who gestured to his throat that it would mean slaughter. 159 00:09:21,230 --> 00:09:25,629 They then said: "We will surrender to the judgment of Sa'd ibn Mu'adh." 160 00:09:25,629 --> 00:09:29,470 Thereupon the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 161 00:09:29,470 --> 00:09:33,919 "Surrender to the judgment of Sa'd ibn Mu'adh." 162 00:09:33,919 --> 00:09:35,600 The Abridgment 163 00:09:35,600 --> 00:09:37,600 Of the Prophetic biography (Seerah).