624 CE

Banu Qaynuqa expelled from Medina

What happened?

Islamic historical tradition reports that Muhammad's community expelled the Jewish Banu Qaynuqa after relations deteriorated following Badr.

Historical context

Jewish-Muslim conflict / early Medina

Aftermath and significance

This event is placed in its political, social and religious context. The timeline distinguishes particular governments, armies, movements and communities from Islam or Muslims collectively.

Sources and historical certainty

The episode is known primarily from later Muslim biographical and historical sources; precise causes and details are debated.

Further reading: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Muhammad

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