Muhammad: Victory and DeathAfter the battle of Khaybar, the Jews of Fadak came to Muhammad, and
asked for and received the same terms as the Jews of Khaybar. S^127 ince no
fighting was involved, Muhammad took the properties of Fadak for himself
(cf. the raid on the Banu Nadir). These properties later be^128 came a source
of dispute among Fatima and Abu Bakr after Muhammad's death.^129
Also after the battle of Khaybar, Ja`far b. Abu Talib returned from
Abyssinia with other Muslims, among whom was Umm Habiba, who had
been promised to Muhammad.^130
Muhammad married Umm Habiba, whose former husband had become a
Christian in Abyssinia and had died there.^131
The remainder of Qur'an 48 (vv. 18-29)Qur'an 48 (vv. 18-29)Qur'an 48 (vv. 18-29)Qur'an 48 (vv. 18-29) may have been composed in this
time period. The vv. 18f say that Allah was pleased with those who gave
their oaths (at Hudaybiya), that the Shechinah was sent down, and they
were rewarded with a victory and abundant booty (Khaybar). The v. 22
(and possibly v. 20) seems to refer to the inability of the Mec^132 cans to aid
those at Khaybar, because of the newly-signed treaty of Hudaybiya. The vv.
24f also seem to refer to Hudaybiya, and v. 26 depicts the discontent of
some of Muhammad's followers there, and claims that the Shechinah was
sent down. The v. 27 refers to a vision which Muhammad is said to have
had with respect to performing the `umra, and in v. 29 Muhmammad's
followers are said to have marks on their heads from (frequent)
prostrations, which is similar to descriptions of Christian monks. This^133
verse also makes the claim that a parable about a plant (cf. Mk. 4:26f) is^134
found in the Torah and Gospel, and promises forgiveness and a reward to
those who believe and perform good (works).
Reportedly in response to Muhammad's letter inviting him to Islam, the
Muqawqis of Alexandria (who did not become a Muslim) sent Muhammad