twisted around and bound behind their backs. About 1,200 women and children were rounded up separately and pushed around like cattle. The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) addressed the leader of the tribe: ‘You must definitely be punished. I will give you a choice. I’ll select one of your own and make him the judge. He will decide the punishment. His words will be final. Do you accept?’ They thought this was a good idea. One of their own would be lenient towards them. So they agreed. Now, the Jews had their share of infighting. Just some days ago, Sa’ad, a Jew, had waged war against Banu Qurayza,
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