The Prophet married her and afforded protection to her...

The Prophet married her and afforded protection to her although the hope of any change in Abu Sufyan's attitude did not materialize. Safiyyah was the daughter of Huyaiy ibn Akhtab, (Jewish) chief of Banu an-Nadir. Her husband was killed in the battle of Khaybar, and her father sided with Banu Qurayzah. She was among the captives of Khaybar. The Prophet chose her for himself and married her after emancipating her in 7 A.H./628 A.D.

This marriage protected her from humiliation and established a friendly link with the Jews. (d) To establish and implement important laws : The case of Zainab bint Jahsh is the only example. She was a cousin of the Prophet (daughter of his paternal aunt, and…