Shafaqna English- Why Quran? Presented: The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) | By Sheikh Azhar Nasser
[41] Expulsion of Banu Qaynuqa’
While most Muslim and Jewish tribes in Madinah were agriculture based, the Jewish tribe of Banu Qaynuqa consisted mainly of craftsmen and blacksmiths, making them highly militarized. The tax-free marketplace, along with the Muslim’s conflict with the Makkans (one of Banu Qaynuqa’s main customer base) threatened Banu Qaynuqa’s financial interests.
This led to Banu Qaynuqa violating the peace treaty they had agreed to in the Madinah Charter and secretly start colluding with the Makkans to incite hostilities against the Muslims.
Once Banu Qaynuqa began openly violating the peace treaty and began abetting Muslims, there was a stand off between them and the Muslims, which led to Banu Qaynuqa’s defeat and banishment.
Part of series: The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by Sheikh Azhar Nasser