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Would prophet Muhammed supposed to kill a whole tribe for a crime committed by some of its members?

The Islamic history tells that prophet Muhammed had some evidence that some of the leaders of "Banu Korayza" tribe tried to betray Muslims and violate the treaty signed with them. Therefore, prophet Muhammed assigned someone (Sa'ad Ibn Mo'az) to judge them, and his verdict was to KILL ALL THE MEN in that tribe and enslave all women and children! To carry out the verdict, Muslims had to look at little boys' penis to see if they had attained puberty hair or not. If the boy had puberty hair, had would bekilled, otherwise, he would be enslaved! I am not arguing the evidence that prophet Muhammed had against the leaders of that tribe. I am just asking that even if it was true that the leaders of that tribe tried to betray Muslims, why did prophet Muhammed punish the WHOLE tribe (even young children)? By the way, it was known that Sa'd Ibn Ma'az (who was assigned to judge the tribe) had a prior fight with the tribe and he was dying at the time he gave the verdict as a result of an injury he had during that fight. Was not that a conflict of interest? Also, giving that he was dying at the time he gave the verdict, was he fit to give a proper verdict?

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The same story is related in the bible...
U shouldn't be saying stuff about The Prophet that u r not sure of, and I think that is a bunch of lies, prophet muhamed, like the others for EXAMPLE;jesus, ibrahim are good people.
first of all the people of the tribes agreed with what will be judged on them by sa'ad ibn mo'az so the answer is easy not as what u have assumed and u did answered ur self sa'ad was the one who judged on them not that prophet Mohamed pbuh and they accepted his judgment as they could fight the Muslims but they didn't u will find all the story here http://www.amrkhaled.net/articles/articles1151.html http://www.amrkhaled.net/articles/articles1158.html sure he was fit to give a proper verdict as he attend it and saw his judge on action plus he was only injured in his arm and the tribe called him by name they were the one who choose him to judge on them =The army of Ahzab (Quraysh and the other tribes) came with 10,000 soldiers and besieged Madinah. All thanks be to Allah, for the trench was completed on time. The companions and the Prophet (SAWS) were organized and there was no procrastination. The Ahzab were greatly surprised to see the trench, as it was not an Arab technique.. They were coming to fight in a battle and finalize the whole issue, but they found themselves obliged to besiege the trench. However, they were not prepared for this, and the food and provisions were not sufficient. Quraysh and their allies came with 10,000 fighters but they were obliged to move and act according to the Prophet’s (SAWS) smart and careful plan. The 10,000 soldiers besieged Madinah, and the Prophet (SAWS) divided the companions into groups to defend the trench. The siege continued for twenty-four days, and Quraysh was waiting for just a moment of carelessness or sleep from the Muslims. However, the 1,500 companions proved to be very careful and watchful during the twenty-four days of the siege. Besides, the Prophet implemented a strong surveillance system: each group leader was responsible for the twenty-five persons in his group; Sa’d Ibn Moaz (RA) was assigned with a group of companions to regularly pass by all the groups and check on them; Abu-Bakr (RA) and Omar (RA) were then assigned to ensure that Sa’d Ibn Moaz (RA) played his role right; the Prophet (SAWS) would then watch from the mountain to ensure that everything was stable. By accurately implementing the four stage surveillance strategy, no mistake was done and the plan was successful.. Quraysh could not pass through and found no solution. They then thought of plotting against the Muslims with the help of the Jews in Madinah. Bani Quraiza, a strong tribe of Jews, was still living in Madinah, and had a lot of weapons. Nevertheless, Bani Quraiza signed a constitution with the Prophet (SAWS), and accordingly they were considered as citizens, had their rights and duties, and were not to attack Muslims or help anyone to attack them. Quraysh considered communicating with Bani Quraiza to have them attack Muslim women and children from the south of Madinah.. Quraysh though that as the Jews would start killing women and children, the Prophet (SAWS) and the companions would immediately leave the trench or decrease the number of groups in the trench and get back to Madinah. Just the, Quraysh would attack the Muslims from north and south: Allah (SWT) says what can be translated as, "As they came against you from above you and from below you" (TMQ, 10:33)[1]. Hoyai Ibn Akhtab went to make the deAl-with the leader of Bani Quraiza. He said to Ka’b (leader of Bani Quraiza), that he came to Madinah with Quraysh and Ghatfan, the most glorious of all Arabs in order to eliminate Prophet Muhammad (SAWS). However, Ka’b, said he saw nothing but loyalty and justice from Prophet. This shows clearly how the Prophet (SAWS) respected the concept of citizenship in the society. Hoyai did not give up and kept persisting until Ka'b tore the constitution document and agreed to betray the Prophet (SAWS) and Muslims. Ka’b just request the he would determine the time of attacking women and children. The news reached the Prophet (SAWS) who got so worried and anxious and said "Allah suffices me, for He is the best disposer of affairs". Note that Jibril (AS) “Gabriel” did not descend. The Prophet (SAWS) sent Sa’d Ibn Moaz and Sa’d Ibn Ubada to make sure of the news. They asked Ka’b, “O Ka’b! Haven't you signed an agreement with the Messenger of Allah?”, but Ka'b replied, “Who is the Messenger of Allah? Who is Muhammad? There is no agreement between us. We have torn it.” The Prophet (SAWS) advised Sa’ad that if the news was true he should tell him indirectly in front of others in order not to shake the companions' morale, but if it was just rumors Sa'd should say in front of all the Muslims to ensure them and raise their spirits. We should follow the example of the Prophet in encouraging people and raising their spirits. Sa’d did as the Prophet told him, and when the Prophet knew, he immediately loudly said, “Allah is the Greatest! Have glad tidings of victory from Allah.” The Prophet (SAWS) then sat for long thinking about their situation. Yet the Jews spread the news in Madinah and everyone eventually knew. The hypocrites said "how could Muhammad tell us we will conquer Persia and Rome while we are not even able to go to the bathroom out of fear?". Allah (SWT) revealed Ayahs that can be translated as, “And as the hypocrites and the ones in whose hearts is sickness said, “In no way did Allah and His Messenger promise us anything except delusion.”; And as a section of them said, ” O population of Yathrib, Al-Madînah) there is no stationing (here) for you, so return!” And a group of them were asking permission of the Prophet, saying, “Surely our houses are privacies.” (Or: weak spots; i.e., They begged permission to protect their own homes) And in no way were they privacies; decidedly they would like (to seek) nothing except flight.” (TMQ, 33:12–13). The situation was extremely difficult and Muslims were getting frustrated because of the hypocrites' talk. Allah says what can be translated as, “As they came against you from above you and from below you, and as beholdings swerved and hearts reached to the larynxes; and you surmised vain surmises about Allah; Thereover were the believers tried, and were made to quake with a severe earthquake.” (TMQ, 33:10–11). There has to be moments where the believers are tested and this was one of them. One of the Jews was sent to examine the fort where the women and children stayed. The poet Hassaan Ibn Thabit (RA) was watching the fort. Hassaan was not a fighter, but there was no other fighter available to guard the fort. Lady Safiya, the aunt of the Prophet (SAWS) and the mother of Az-Zubair Ibn Al-Awam, told Hassan to kill the man to prevent him from getting back to the Jews with information. Hassaan told her he could not kill man, so she hit the man and killed him. She then cut his head and threw it near the forts of the Jews to let them know that Muslims were guarding the women and children's fort. How brave she was!!. She protected the back front, and therefore the Prophet (SAWS) rewarded her for rescuing Muslims. Note the significant role of women in the Prophet’s (SAWS); she was never secluded or marginalized. The Prophet then had to find an alternative plan. He (SAWS) went to Ghatfan tribe and started to negotiate with them. He asked them if they would return to their home and get one third of the crops of Madinah. They finally agreed, but the Prophet (SAWS) informed them that he must consult his companions. The leader of Ghatfan’s tribe said, “Aren’t you their leader?” The Prophet (SAWS) said, “Yes, but Madinah belongs to them, and I have to ask them.” The Prophet (SAWS) asked Sa’d Ibn Moaz (RA) and Sa’d Ibn Ubada (RA). Sa’d Ibn Moaz (RA) asked if had already decided and made an agreement, but the Prophet (SAWS) said that he would not do this until he consulted them. Sa'd further asked if this was by order from Allah so that they would obey, or something that he wanted them to do, or something for their protection. The Prophet (SAWS) said that he aimed at protecting them by separating the Arabs. Sa'd then refused this deal, hence the Prophet told Ghatfan that the people of Madinah refused the compromise. The Prophet (SAWS) respected people’s opinions. Let's learn from this that our resources are valuable and that we must not sacrifice them easily. The West and imperialism wronged us greatly when they took our raw material and returned it as products. They became wealthy and our youth stayed unemployed. This right should return and there should be justice in production worldwide. After twenty-three days since the siege the situation was getting worse. The Prophet (SAWS) started sending men from the trench to guard and protect women and children, hence, the trench started to be exposed and Quraysh began to approach. Amr Ibn Wud from Quraysh was the first one to get to the trench. He was such a skillful fighter that had never been defeated. He did not attend the Battles of Badr and Uhud because he was traveling, but in this Battle he jumped with his horse in the trench and said, “Who will fight me?” No one answered because they all knew he had never been defeated. Amr persisted in challenging and finally Ali Ibn Abu-Taleb (RA) stepped forward. The Prophet (SAWS) did not want Ali to fight Amr, but as Ali insisted the Prophet offered him his sword and asked Allah to help him. Ali and Amr got into an intense fight while the Prophet (SAWS) kept praying for Ali who was very dear to him. Eventually, Ali killed Amr and beheaded him, so the Prophet (SAWS) said, “Throw it at them so they would be scared.” A dart then hit Sa’d Ibn Moaz (RA) in his arm and he started bleeding heavily. The Prophet (SAWS) was worried and cared about him dearly, so he asked for a woman called Rufayda (the first female doctor in Islam). Sa’d prayed to Allah (SWT) to keep him alive if there were other battles destined against Quraysh because he wanted to fight those who had harmed the Prophet (SAWS);.yet if this would be the last battle against Quraysh, he asked to die as a martyr. Allah accepted his prayer and he was no longer bleeding. A man named Nu’aim Ibn Mas’ud from Ashja' tribe went to the Prophet (SAWS), declared his identity and “I bear witness that there is no god but Allah and that you (SAWS) are the Messenger of Allah.” The Prophet was very happy with him and advised him to go back and bring them news. Nu'aim said, “If I do so I will have to say very bad things about you.” The Prophet (SAWS) replied “Go and say what you wish”. That man was really genius and skillful. I wish our youths would be as intelligent sharp witted as that man. Nu’aim went to Bani Quraiza and told them that Quraysh was not from this land, and so if they got bored and exhausted from the siege, they would leave Bani Quraiza alone in front of Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) who would take revenge for their betrayal. He told the solution was to encourage Quraysh to fight but take fifty of Quraysh's leaders to guarantee that Quraysh would not leave. Nu’aim then went to Abu-Sofian that Bani Quraiza made an agreement with Prophet Muhammad to bring him fifty of Quraysh’s leaders to make peace with him. On the next day, Abu-Sufyan contacted Ka’b the leader of Bani Quraiza and asked him, “When do we attack?”. Ka’b said, “Give us fifty men first to ensure your seriousness in the fight.” Abu-Sofian thought that Nu'aim was right, so he replied saying that he would not give them even one man. Thus, Ka’b also thought that Nu'aim was right. This was the first step toward victory; Nu'aim fooled them both to keep them from working together and this supported the nation and protected it. On the 24th day the Prophet (SAWS) was on the mountain, where he had been praying faithfully for four days. His prayers were fruitful. An extremely cold night followed, and strong cold winds blew, uprooting the tents of Quraysh, throwing their belongings, and hitting their faces with small stones. Victory began to come with the wind. Allah says what can be translated as, “O you who have believed, remember the favor of Allah upon you as hosts came against you; then We sent against them a wind and hosts you did not see; and Allah has been Ever-Beholding whatever you do.” (TMQ, 33:9). Dear brothers, victory is not offered as a piece of cake for any body. Victory id bestowed on those courageous faithful believers who exert all their effort to vindicate Allah (SWT). Allah (SWT) says what can be translated as, "O you who have believed, in case you vindicate Allah, He will give you victory and confirm your feet (i.e., give you victory)." (TMQ, 7:47) The companions were also shivering from the cold weather. The Prophet (SAWS) asked who would go to get the news of the enemies, but no one answered him. Although the Prophet repeated his request and said he would guarantee the return of the one who would go, and that this person would be his companion in Jannah, no one responded. The companions were human, and they were really scared. Eventually, the Prophet (SAWS) selected Huzaifa Ibn Al-Yaman (RA) to go and get the news without getting into any struggle or trouble with them. The Prophet (SAWS) had a clear vision and so warned Huzaifa so as not to provoke Quraysh and the tribes after they had become tired. Huzaifa (RA) left and felt very cold until he reached the trench: it was so warm!. This is Allah’s mercy. Allah wants us to learn that if we just take a step forward and see how Allah supports us and confirm our feet. On the other side Huzaifa found Quraysh and its allies really scared and cold. Abu-Sofian called the people to gather. The leaders gathered and because it was dark Huzaifa (RA) was able to get among them. Abu-Sofian said that he had a serious piece of news, but as he feared the Prophet's spies, he wanted each of them to check each other and enure there were no outsiders. Huzaifa was so quick witted that he started to ask the two beside him about their identities before he would get checked. Can you see how Muslims were moving! Their life was not concentrated just on worshipping, but also on planning, intelligence, and leadership. Muslims and believers are not supposed to be naïve. Huzaifa (RA) thought of killing Abu-Sofian, but he remembered the words of the Prophet (SAWS) when he advised me not to do anything against them. To his surprise, Abu-Sofian told the men that he decided to leave, and they would leave to because they could not face the betrayal of the Jews (as they thought the Jews betrayed them), the winds, cold, and hunger. Huzaifa (RA) said, “The Prophet spoke the truth. All thanks to Allah that I did not do anything. Huzaifa (RA) went back to the Prophet (SAWS) who was praying in the mosque. Huzaifa (RA) stood near him shivering from the cold. The Prophet’s (SAWS) kindly and mercifully opened his cloak and covered Huzaifa with it while praying, and Huzaifa got warm again. He (SAWS) embraced Huzaifa with his hand while praying, and once he finished praying Huzaifa told him the good news. The Prophet (SAWS) told the news to his companions and thanked Allah for this victory. The Prophet (SAWS) told them they would no longer go into defensive wars, as they will conquer Quraysh. The Prophet (SAWS) understood the situation correctly and translated the results. . In our Arab world we are in a stage that says a new history is being written for us. There is the possibility of a revival, but people have to be positive, serious, and ready to sacrifice. The Prophet (SAWS) then told the companions to go back to their homes after 24 days of the siege and 10 days of digging. They were so exhausted that they slept in streets before reaching their homes. Jibril (AS) “Gabriel” descended and said, “O Muhammad! Have you put down your weapons and the angels haven't put theirs yet?” Jibril meant Bani Quraiza and their betrayal for the Muslims. The Prophet (SAWS) called back the companions and told them the fight was not over. This shows how precious the message is and how hard they worked for it. The Prophet (SAWS) told them, “Whoever believes in Allah and His Messenger will pray the Asr prayer only in Bani Quraiza.”[2] Some of the companions understood that even if they would miss Al-Asr prayer, they have to pray it at Bani Quraiza. Others disagreed and said that the Prophet meant they should quickly pray in their place before going. Hence, some prayed at their place, and some prayed at Bani Quraiza. However, the Prophet (SAWS) never blamed either of them. Besides, although both groups had different opinions, they dealt with the matter calmly and politely. Such is the moral of differences. Muslim scholars should stop disagreeing about the sub-branches of Islam while the nation is lost. They reached Bani Quraiza and besieged them for 15 days. Bani Quraiza offered to leave their weapons and get out of Madinah, but the Prophet (SAWS) totally refused. He wanted them to obey his ruling, but they accepted the ruling of Sa'd Ibn Moaz only. Sa'd said that they committed high treason, and accordingly all men should be killed, women captured, and money confiscated. The Prophet approved this judgment. Islam is a great mercy, but betrayal and corruption are not acceptable. The wound of Sa’d Ibn Moaz then started to bleed once again and the Prophet (SAWS) embraced him. Sa'd died, and upon hi death the Throne of the Merciful trembled. His funeral was attended by 70,000 angels. This was the successful battle of Khandaq and Bani Quraiza. ==============================