FACT CHECK · ISLAM AND AFRICA
Claim: Zaynab, the Jewish woman of Khaybar
CONTEXTTHE ANSWER
Khaybar, 628 CE: a Jewish oasis taken by the early Muslims; the Jews stayed for half their produce. Zaynab served Muhammad poisoned lamb; Safiyya married him; Umar later expelled the Jews.
SOURCE
Wikipedia: Battle of Khaybar (fetched 15 Oct 2026)
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