Battle of Khaybar

The Battle of Khaybar was fought against a fortified Jewish settlement in the Hejaz, whose inhabitants had conspired with the Quraysh and other enemies against the Muslims. The Prophet ﷺ led approximately 1,400 to 1,600 Muslims against a series of heavily fortified forts. The most celebrated episode was when the Prophet ﷺ gave the standard to Ali ibn Abi Talib, saying he would give it to a man whom Allah loves and who loves Allah. Ali led the assault on the main fortress and conquered it. The Jewish population that remained was permitted to continue farming their lands under an arrangement whereby they surrendered half the produce to the Muslims — an arrangement that continued until the caliphate of Umar ibn al-Khattab. The conquest secured the northern flank of Medina, eliminated a major base of opposition, and provided significant material resources to the Muslim community. Several companions, including Ja'far ibn Abi Talib who had returned from Abyssinia, joined the Muslims just after the victory.