Life of The Final Messenger #19 The Siege of Banu al-Nadir

Mufti Menk

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🗓️ 8 March 2026

⏱️ 6 minutes

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In Episode 19 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we explore the events surrounding the siege of Banu al-Nadir in Madinah. After the difficult period following the Battle of Uhud, tensions remained high within the city. The Prophet ﷺ visited the Jewish tribe of Banu al-Nadir regarding an existing agreement. However, during this visit, a dangerous plot was secretly planned to assassinate the Prophet ﷺ. Through divine revelation, Allah informed the Prophet ﷺ of the plan before it could be carried out. As a result, the Muslims surrounded the settlement of Banu al-Nadir. The siege eventually ended without major bloodshed, and the tribe departed from Madinah. Their lands were later distributed among the Muhajirun who had migrated from Makkah. This episode highlights important lessons about justice, leadership, and how Allah protects His Messenger ﷺ. Timestamps:00:00–01:05 Opening: Tension in Madinah After Uhud01:05–01:18 Intro01:18–01:45 The Pact with Banu al-Nadir01:45–02:15 The Assassination Plot Against the Prophet ﷺ02:15–03:05 Allah Reveals the Plot03:05–04:30 The Siege of Banu al-Nadir04:30–04:55 Lands Given to the Muhajirun04:55–06:16 Closing: A Victory Without Bloodshed & Next Episode Trailer

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0:00.0	This audio is brought to you by Muslimcentral.com.
0:04.0	The Prophet, Peace Be Upon Him, sent to them a message.
0:07.0	Leave Medina within 10 days.
0:10.0	Whoever remains shall face war.
0:14.0	Their courage melted into fear.
0:16.0	The Prophet Peace Be Upon Him distributed their lands among the Mujaheim. Bismillah, Rahman and Rahim, my beloved brothers and sisters,
0:24.6	after the pain of Uhood and the reflections that followed,
0:28.6	Medina entered a time of caution.
0:31.6	The wounds of battle had begun to heal, but not all wounds are on the battlefield. Sometimes the greatest
0:41.3	tests come from those who live close. Among the people of Medina were tribes who had agreed
0:47.3	to peace and loyalty. But when the believers were weakened, their true intentions surfaced.
0:55.1	This is a story of trust, betrayal, strategy and wisdom.
1:00.3	So come with me to the days when the Prophet Peace Be upon Him protected the unity
1:05.1	of Medina with patience and justice.
1:26.1	Medina stood quiet under the morning sun.
1:31.3	The wounds of Uyod had barely healed, yet new unrest stirred in its heart. Among the tribes who lived within its walls were Banun Nadiq, known for their
1:39.3	strength, their wealth, and their knowledge of Scripture. They had once signed a pact with the messenger of Allah, Peace Be upon Him,
1:48.0	a covenant of peace and loyalty.
1:50.0	But treachery had begun to grow in secret whispers.
1:55.0	One day the Prophet Peace Be Upon Him went to them seeking help in paying blood money for two men killed by mistake.
2:02.6	He sat by the wall of one of their houses, surrounded by their leaders.
2:07.6	Among them were Huyayi ibn Akhtab and Salam ibn Mishkan, men of cunning and pride.
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