The Expedition of Khaybar
غزوة خيبرAfter Ḥudaybiyyah, the Muslims moved against the fortresses of Khaybar. The Prophet ﷺ gave the banner to ʿAlī (ra), and the strongholds were opened, securing the northern frontier.
Opposing force
The fortified strongholds of Khaybar
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The Forts of Khaybar
A cluster of strong fortresses that fell to the Muslims one after another.
The believers
≈ 1,400
Victory · the forts taken
How it unfolded
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The Prophet ﷺ said he would give the banner to one who loves Allah and His Messenger and is loved by them, and gave it to ʿAlī (ra).
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The fortresses were taken in succession, the last being the stronghold of al-Qamūṣ.
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Terms were settled with the people of Khaybar to remain and farm the land.
Reflections
- Steady resolve secures the community.
- Honour and trust placed in the able and sincere.
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Source & authenticity · Compiled from standard Seerah works (principally Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum). Figures are the traditional ones; disputed numbers are flagged. Editorial summaries in our own words, under scholarly review.