Recovered working period
628 CE (7 AH) · Khaybar (150 km north of Madinah)
Chronology/date label — item-level verification ongoing.
Recovered historical report
After Hudaybiyyah, the Prophet ﷺ led 1,600 men to Khaybar, the stronghold of the Jewish tribes who had conspired against him. The Jews had 10,000 fighters in their fortresses. The Muslims besieged them for several days. The Prophet ﷺ said, “Tomorrow I will give the banner to a man who loves Allah and His Messenger, and whom Allah and His Messenger love.” The next day, he gave it to ‘Ali. ‘Ali had been suffering from eye infection. The Prophet ﷺ rubbed his saliva on ‘Ali’s eyes, and they were cured. ‘Ali then defeated the Jewish champion, Marhab, and the fortress fell. The Jews of Khaybar agreed to pay half their harvest as tribute.
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meUus working lesson
The banner was given to ‘Ali because of his love for Allah and His Messenger. Love is the qualification for leadership.
A lesson is not the same as historical fact or a religious ruling.
Reflection / For Today
If you seek leadership, seek to love Allah first. Then Allah will raise you.
Deeper revisit — recovered working copy
Reminder: The Muslims had been hungry. At Khaybar, they finally found abundant food.
Revisit context: Allah provides after patience.
Working reflection: The Jews were allowed to remain as farmers, paying half the produce. This became a model for conquered peoples.
Working practical step: Donate food to a hungry person today, as the Muslims were hungry before Khaybar.
Journey reflection: ‘Ali carried the banner and won. Carry the banner of Islam with love, and Allah will grant victory.