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The Jewish tribe that was expelled from Madinah after the Battle of Badr was Banu Qaynuqa. This tribe was among the three major Jewish tribes residing in Madinah at the time, along with Banu Nazir and Banu Qurayza. The Banu Qaynuqa were skilled goldsmiths and armor makers and had a strong economic and military presence within the city.

After the Muslims’ victory at Badr, tensions grew between the Muslim community and the Banu Qaynuqa. Their disrespectful behavior toward Muslim women and open hostility toward the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ led to a confrontation. The final provocation occurred when a Muslim woman was harassed by members of Banu Qaynuqa in the marketplace, sparking a chain of events that led to their siege.

The Prophet ﷺ laid siege to their fortresses for 15 days. Eventually, they surrendered, and by the decision of the Prophet ﷺ and approval from Allah, the tribe was expelled from Madinah. They were allowed to take their belongings except for weapons and relocated toward Syria.

This incident marks a significant moment in the Seerah, highlighting the political dynamics in Madinah and the importance of upholding agreements and public safety in the early Islamic state.

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  Banu Qaynuqa were one of the three main Jewish tribes in Madinah.

  
  


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  They were expelled after the Battle of Badr due to breaching their pact with the Muslims.

  
  


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  They violated the Charter of Madinah and publicly disrespected Muslim women.

  
  


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  The siege against Banu Qaynuqa lasted around 15 days.

  
  


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  After surrendering, they were exiled and resettled in Syria.

  
  


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  This event occurred in 2 AH, following the Muslims’ victory at Badr.

  
  


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  It was a pivotal moment in strengthening the Muslim community's control in Madinah.