Did prophet Muhammed slaughter a whole tribe because their leaders allied with his enemies?

Question

I read in Islamic history books that prophet Muhammed slaughtered ALL the men of a Jewish tribe (Banu Korayza), enslaved ALL women and children of that tribe and sold them in slavery market to buy weapons.

The reason was allegations that the leaders of that tribe MIGHT had allied with his enemies.

I was shocked when I read that story because I have always thought that prophet Muhammed was one of the most peacful persons in history.

Is that story true?

oops ... again I forgot to post my references?

Well, they are from the most reliable Islamic history books (all in its original language in Arabic):

http://sirah.al-islam.com/display.asp?f=hes2298.htm

http://sirah.al-islam.com/display.asp?f=hes2300.htm

http://sirah.al-islam.com/display.asp?f=rwd3279.htm

http://sirah.al-islam.com/display.asp?f=rwd3281.htm

http://sirah.al-islam.com/display.asp?f=mga1365.htm

Answer 1

Ibn Ishaq describes the killing of the Banu Qurayza men as follows:

Then they surrendered, and the apostle confined them in Medina in the quarter of d. al-Harith, a woman of B. al-Najjar. Then the apostle went out to the market of Medina (which is still its market today) and dug trenches in it. Then he sent for them and struck off their heads in those trenches as they were brought out to him in batches. Among them was the enemy of Allah Huyayy b. Akhtab and Ka`b b. Asad their chief. There were 600 or 700 in all, though some put the figure as high as 800 or 900. As they were being taken out in batches to the apostle they asked Ka`b what he thought would be done with them. He replied, 'Will you never understand? Don't you see that the summoner never stops and those who are taken away do not return? By Allah it is death!' This went on until the apostle made an end of them. Huyayy was brought out wearing a flowered robe in which he had made holes about the size of the finger-tips in every part so that it should not be taken from him as spoil, with his hands bound to his neck by a rope. When he saw the apostle he said, 'By God, I do not blame myself for opposing you, but he who forsakes God will be forsaken.' Then he went to the men and said, 'God's command is right. A book and a decree, and massacre have been written against the Sons of Israel.' Then he sat down and his head was struck off.

Various hadith treat of this event:

Tabari Volume 8:38

The Messenger of Allah commanded that all of the Jewish
men and boys who had reached puberty should be beheaded.
Then the Prophet divided the wealth, wives, and children of the Banu Qurayza Jews among the Muslims.

Muslim Book 026, Number 5557 (abridged; remainder describes when not to kill snakes and jinn):

Abu as-Sa'ib, the freed slave of Hisham b. Zuhra, said that he visited Abu Sa'id Khudri in his house, (and he further) said: [...] He said: There was a young man amongst us who had been newly wedded. We went with Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) (to participate in the Battle) of Trench when a young man in the midday used to seek permission from Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) to return to his family. One day he sought permission from him and Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) (after granting him the permission) said to him: Carry your weapons with you for I fear the tribe of Quraiza (may harm you). The man carried the weapons and then came back and found his wife standing between the two doors...

Bukhari Volume 5, Book 57, Number 66 (nearly identical to Muslim Book 031, Number 5940:

Narrated 'Abdullah bin Az-Zubair: During the battle of Al-Ahzab, I and 'Umar bin Abi-Salama were kept behind with the women. Behold! I saw (my father) Az-Zubair riding his horse, going to and coming from Bani Quraiza twice or thrice. So when I came back I said, "O my father! I saw you going to and coming from Bani Quraiza?" He said, "Did you really see me, O my son?" I said, "Yes." He said, "Allah's Apostle said, 'Who will go to Bani Quraiza and bring me their news?' So I went, and when I came back, Allah's Apostle mentioned for me both his parents saying, "Let my father and mother be sacrificed for you."'

Bukhari Volume 4, Book 52, Number 68 (nearly identical to Bukhari Volume 5, Book 59, Number 443; Muslim Book 019, Number 4370 gives slightly more detail):

Narrated 'Aisha: When Allah's Apostle returned on the day (of the battle) of Al-Khandaq (i.e. Trench), he put down his arms and took a bath. Then Gabriel whose head was covered with dust, came to him saying, "You have put down your arms! By Allah, I have not put down my arms yet." Allah's Apostle said, "Where (to go now)?" Gabriel said, "This way," pointing towards the tribe of Bani Quraiza. So Allah's Apostle went out towards them.
Bukhari Volume 5, Book 59, Number 444:

Narrated Anas: As if I am just now looking at the dust rising in the street of Banu Ghanm (in Medina) because of the marching of Gabriel's regiment when Allah's Apostle set out to Banu Quraiza (to attack them).

Bukhari Volume 5, Book 59, Number 445 (Muslim Book 019, Number 4374 is almost identical, but has "Zuhr" rather than "Asr"):

Narrated Ibn Umar: On the day of Al-Ahzab (i.e. Clans) the Prophet said, "None of you Muslims) should offer the 'Asr prayer but at Banu Quraiza's place." The 'Asr prayer became due for some of them on the way. Some of those said, "We will not offer it till we reach it, the place of Banu Quraiza," while some others said, "No, we will pray at this spot, for the Prophet did not mean that for us." Later on it was mentioned to the Prophet and he did not berate any of the two groups.

Volume 4, Book 52, Number 280 (nearly identical to Bukhari Volume 5, Book 58, Number 148 and Volume 8, Book 74, Number 278 and Muslim Book 019, Number 4368-9):

Narrated Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri: When the tribe of Bani Quraiza was ready to accept Sad's judgment, Allah's Apostle sent for Sad who was near to him. Sad came, riding a donkey and when he came near, Allah's Apostle said (to the Ansar), "Stand up for your leader." Then Sad came and sat beside Allah's Apostle who said to him. "These people are ready to accept your judgment." Sad said, "I give the judgment that their warriors should be killed and their children and women should be taken as prisoners." The Prophet then remarked, "O Sad! You have judged amongst them with (or similar to) the judgment of the King Allah."

Bukhari Volume 5, Book 59, Number 362 (nearly identical to Muslim Book 019, Number 4364):

Narrated Ibn Umar: Bani An-Nadir and Bani Quraiza fought (against the Prophet violating their peace treaty), so the Prophet exiled Bani An-Nadir and allowed Bani Quraiza to remain at their places (in Medina) taking nothing from them till they fought against the Prophet again). He then killed their men and distributed their women, children and property among the Muslims, but some of them came to the Prophet and he granted them safety, and they embraced Islam. He exiled all the Jews from Medina. They were the Jews of Bani Qainuqa, the tribe of Abdullah bin Salam and the Jews of Bani Haritha and all the other Jews of Medina.

Abu Dawud, Book 14 Number 2665:

Narrated Aisha: No woman of Banu Qurayzah was killed except one. She was with me, talking and laughing on her back and belly (extremely), while the Apostle of Allah (peace_be_upon_him) was killing her people with the swords. Suddenly a man called her name: Where is so-and-so? She said: I I asked: What is the matter with you? She said: I did a new act. She said: The man took her and beheaded her. She said: I will not forget that she was laughing extremely although she knew that she would be killed.

Abu Dawud, Book 38 Number 4390:

Narrated Atiyyah al-Qurazi: I was among the captives of Banu Qurayzah. They (the Companions) examined us, and those who had begun to grow hair (pubes) were killed, and those who had not were not killed. I was among those who had not grown hair.

Answer 2

I'm just curious where did you get that information. Because there are books that has misleading infomration on this most perfect man in the history of the entire world!
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) never committed such crime and injustice towards any such people.
He was never unfair even to his enemies and in fact had the best of personality even amongst those who hated him.
The most best, perfect and amazing example of his personality is when he conquered Makkah.
When he was entering the city of Makkah, he saw the faces of all those who were his enemies and those who tortured him and his followers. He did not think for a moment that now since he conquered the city he would take revenge. Instead he peacefully invited them to the message of Islam but his personality and his kindness was enough for them to become Muslims!
Any information you get you should always check with a knowledgeable Muslim!
Good luck!
I hope i answered you well!

Answer 3

in spite of the obtrusive undeniable actuality that you purely want to denegrate Islam the following ... there have been 3 circumstances the position an area Jewish prolonged family individuals allied with Muhammad's enemies. 2 circumstances Muhammad's punishment replaced into only banishment. The 0.33 time Muhammad invoked the classic penalty, slaughtering each of the lads and enslaving each of the girls and little ones. This replaced into well-known then. After Muhammad annihilated that one Jewish prolonged family individuals, the different Jewish clans interior the area persisted to stay interior sight, persisted to commerce and paintings jointly with the Muslim, situation well-known. at present's lesson: How do all of us comprehend precisely what occurred diverse centuries in the past and various 1000's of miles away? we do not. do not assume any tale you listen is precise. Any tale. at present's terrorists performing in Muhammad's call should be stopped. really would not count number even if - fourteen hundred years in the past - Muhammad replaced into marvelous or no longer.

Answer 4

look at all the muslims get offended! Mohammad DID do that, and no, I'm not going to buy any biased islamic history books opposing this, even if Mohammad killed soldiers who didn't surrender, what kind of prophet goes against peace? Peace is the basis of religion, MOHAMMAD DID DO THESE THINGS, get over it

Answer 5

Of course its not true and its not in any Islamic history book! Keep your lies to your grand children maybe you can confuse their minds.

Answer 6

Which stupid history books only speak lies and you are foolish enough to believe them. He never enslaved women and children for such needless acts. He only killed those soldiers who still opposed him but those that surrendered and put up no resistance was spared. \

But now because of you some retard out there is going to believe every single word of it without proper research. You people are sick.

Answer 7

another LIE. you read that on faithfreedom.org not an Islamic history book.
otherwise give me the name of that Islamic history book.

i have a rebuttal for this false accusation if you are interested.

Answer 8

That is true. It is in history and in their Hadith.

Answer 9

He slaughtered whoever did not embrace his religion and that is how he established Islam.

Answer 10

Maybe so