Khaybar

Region: Hejaz (Saudi Arabia)

خيبر

25.6989° N, 39.2941° E

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Cartographic & Scholarly Confidence Methodology

Volcanic plateau oasis north of Madinah with extensive archaeological ruins of stone fortifications (e.g. Qasr Marhab).

Historical Description

The basalt-stone fortress oasis north of Madinah, known for strategic citadels and extensive date plantations. Scene of the peaceful surrender following the siege in 7 AH.

Associated Prophets (1)

Muhammad ﷺمحمد

Biography

Leader

Entrusted the banner to 'Ali ibn Abi Talib; instituted agricultural sharecropping that set economic precedents.

Historical & Revelation Events (1)

The Battle of Khaybar

فتح خيبر

628 CE (Muharram, 7 AH)

Forts capitulate after standard is carried forward; sharecropping treaty concluded.

Authentic Sources & Citations

“Sahih al-Bukhari 4209: The Prophet ﷺ gave the flag to 'Ali and Allah granted victory through his hands.”
Sahih al-Bukhari
SAHIH_HADITH

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