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unusual facts about Constitution of Medina



Muhammad's views on Jews

After his migration (hijra) to Medina from his home-town of Mecca, he established an agreement known as the Constitution of Medina between the major Medinan factions, including the Jewish tribes of Banu Qaynuqa, Banu Nadir, and Banu Qurayza that secured equal rights for both Jews and Muslims as long as Jews remained politically supportive.

Political aspects of Islam

Muhammad and his followers thus moved to Medina, where Muhammad drafted the Medina Charter.


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