Recovered working period
627 CE · Madinah
Chronology/date label — item-level verification ongoing.
Recovered historical report
After the confederates fled, the Prophet ﷺ besieged Banu Qurayzah for 25 days. They surrendered and agreed to accept the judgment of Sa‘d bin Mu‘adh, a leader of the Aws tribe who had been their ally before Islam. Sa‘d, who was dying from a wound suffered at the Trench, ruled: “The men will be executed, the women and children enslaved, and their property distributed.” The Prophet ﷺ said, “You have judged with the judgment of Allah from above the seven heavens.” About 400–900 men were executed. One woman who had killed a Muslim was also executed. The rest were enslaved.
This is a recovered working report. Quran/hadith/quotation/date/detail inside it is not automatically authenticated or a final scholarly conclusion.
meUus working lesson
Treason in wartime carries severe consequences. The Muslims had a treaty with Banu Qurayzah; they broke it at the most dangerous moment. Their punishment was just.
A lesson is not the same as historical fact or a religious ruling.
Reflection / For Today
If you make a promise, keep it. Breaking trust, especially in times of crisis, is a grave sin.
Deeper revisit — recovered working copy
Reminder: Sa‘d bin Mu‘adh was their former ally, but he judged by Allah’s law, not by friendship.
Revisit context: Justice is blind. Even allies must be judged fairly.
Working reflection: The execution was harsh, but it was the law of the time for treason. The Prophet ﷺ wept for Sa‘d, not for the executed.
Working practical step: If you have a contract or promise you have neglected, fulfil it today.
Journey reflection: Sa‘d bin Mu‘adh died from his wound after the judgment. The angels carried his body to Paradise. The Throne of Allah shook at his death.