2 5 The clan of Qureidah had signed a binding agreement with...

2 5 The clan of Qureidah had signed a binding agreement with the Muslims that they be allowed to stay in Madinah and have the protection of the Muslims, on the condition that they would not aid the enemies of the Muslims, the Polytheists, against the Muslims.

This came about after a number of aggressions and assaults by the clan against the Muslims No war when sanctuary is given Related from Imam Saadiq (A) who was asked: 'What is the meanin g of the Prophet's saying: 'The lowliest of them strives for their protectorate.'…