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The incident in which the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was poisoned by a Jewish woman named Zainab bint Al-Harith occurred shortly after the Conquest of Khyber. This event took place in the 7th year of Hijrah. Following the Muslim victory at the Battle of Khyber, a feast was arranged by the local Jewish inhabitants, during which Zainab, seeking revenge for the death of her family in the battle, presented the Prophet (PBUH) with a poisoned roasted lamb.

The Prophet (PBUH) took a bite but immediately recognized the presence of poison and refrained from swallowing it. Unfortunately, one of his companions, Bishr ibn al-Bara, had already consumed a portion and later died from its effects. Though the Prophet (PBUH) survived the immediate effects, Islamic historians mention that the impact of the poison lingered and contributed to his physical decline in later years.

This incident is significant in Islamic history as it reflects the challenges and threats faced by the Prophet (PBUH) even after military victories. It also demonstrates his mercy, as the Prophet (PBUH) initially forgave Zainab, though she was later executed after the death of Bishr.

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  The poisoning occurred after the Conquest of Khyber (7 A.H).

  
  


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  The woman who poisoned the Prophet (PBUH) was Zainab bint Al-Harith, a Jewish woman.

  
  


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  She offered poisoned lamb to avenge the loss of her relatives in the battle.

  
  


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  Prophet (PBUH) sensed the poison and stopped eating.

  
  


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  Companion Bishr ibn al-Bara died from the poisoning.

  
  


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  This event is documented in authentic Hadith sources.

  
  


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  The incident reflects both the dangers faced and the forgiving nature of the Prophet (PBUH).