Life of the Final Messenger #21 The Siege of Banu Qurayzah

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🗓️ 10 March 2026

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In Episode 21 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we explore the events that followed the Battle of the Trench and the siege of Banu Qurayzah. After the confederate armies withdrew from Madinah, the city finally experienced relief. However, another serious matter remained unresolved. During the siege of the Trench, the tribe of Banu Qurayzah had broken their treaty with the Muslims and sided with the enemy.Soon after the battle ended, Jibril came to the Prophet ﷺ with a command from Allah to march toward Banu Qurayzah. The Muslims surrounded the fortress of the tribe, beginning a tense siege. During this time, Kaʿb ibn Asad was faced with difficult choices, while Abu Lubabah later felt deep regret for his actions and sincerely repented to Allah. Eventually, the tribe surrendered and accepted the judgment of Saʿd ibn Muʿadh. His decision brought the matter to a conclusion, restoring safety and stability to Madinah. Timestamps:00:00–01:12 Opening: Madinah After the Trench01:12–01:27 Intro01:27–02:00 Jibril’s Command to March on Banu Qurayzah02:00–02:50 The Siege of Banu Qurayzah Begins02:50–03:10 Kaʿb ibn Asad’s Three Choices03:10–03:55 Abu Lubabah’s Regret and Repentance03:55–04:15 The Tribe Surrenders04:15–05:10 Saʿd ibn Muʿadh Delivers the Judgment05:10–06:15 Justice Carried Out06:15–07:10 Closing: The Safety of Madinah Restored07:10–07:48 Next Episode Trailer

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0:00.0	This audio is brought to you by Muslimcentral.com.
0:04.2	The Prophet, Peace Be Upon Him, announced, none of you should pray Asr except at Banu Kureyza.
0:11.0	Banu Kureyza surrendered.
0:13.3	The Ost tribe pleaded for leniency toward their former allies.
0:18.3	The lesson was clear.
0:20.1	Faith and betrayal cannot share the same city.
0:23.6	My beloved brothers and sisters, every test refines the believer and every trial reveals the truth
0:30.6	within the heart. After the storm of the trench, Medina stood still. Its air heavy with
0:37.4	exhaustion, yet filled with gratitude,
0:40.3	the believers had faced an army from every direction and Allah himself had sent a wind to protect them.
0:48.3	But as the dust settled, a new command descended from the heavens. The angels had not laid down their arms,
0:57.0	and the Prophet of Allah, Peace be upon Him, would rise once more, not for conquest, but for justice.
1:05.0	This is not a story of vengeance, but of truth, a story where betrayal met its consequence and where the mercy of Allah shone even in judgment.
1:15.6	The wind of the trench still echoed through Medina.
1:33.3	Dust had barely settled.
1:35.3	The Muslims were exhausted yet victorious.
1:38.3	But before the prophet, Peace Be upon Him could remove his armour,
1:41.3	Gibriil, may peace be upon him, appeared, mounted on a white
1:46.3	mule, clothed in silk, and said, O Muhammad, you have laid down your arms, but the angels
1:52.9	have not laid down theirs. Your Lord commands you to march against Banu Kureyva.
1:59.6	The Prophet, Peace Be upon him, announced, none of you should pray Asr except at Banu Kureyza. The Prophet, Peace Be Upon Him, announced,
2:01.9	None of you should pray Asr except at Banu Kureyza.
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