Jewish Betrayal in Madinah – Quranic Warning from Surah Al-Hashr #jewishistoryinislam #townshighwall

In fact, they fear you more than they fear Allah.
This is because they are a people who do not understand."
(Surah Al-Hashr, 59:13)

"Indeed, the fear [of you] in their hearts is greater than [their fear] of Allah. That is because they are people who do not understand."
(Al-Hashr 59:13)

"They will never fight you all together except from within fortified cities or from behind walls. Their enmity among themselves is intense. You think they are united, but their hearts are divided. That is because they are people who do not reason."
(Al-Hashr 59:14)

"Their example is like those who tasted the consequences of their actions just before them, and for them is a painful punishment [in the Hereafter]."
(Al-Hashr 59:15)

Simple Explanation:

These people (hypocrites and some Jews) are more afraid of the believers than they are of Allah.
This fear shows their lack of understanding and weak faith.

These people (the Jews and their hypocrite allies) will never dare to fight you all together,
except when they are behind fortified towns or high walls.
Their internal conflicts are intense. You think they are united, but their hearts are divided.
This is because they are a people who do not use their reason."(Surah Al-Hashr, 59:14)

Their example is like those before them who tasted the consequences of their actions,
and for them is a painful punishment in the Hereafter."
(Surah Al-Hashr, 59:15)

Here is a strong and compelling introduction and historical reveal to go along with the verses you've quoted from Surah Al-Hashr (59:14–15):

📜 Introduction:

"In the 7th century, in the heart of Madinah, the Muslim community faced not only open enemies but also hidden traitors — those who lived among them, made pacts, but secretly betrayed."

These Quranic verses from Surah Al-Hashr unveil the true face of hypocrisy and cowardice — not just in battlefields, but in hearts and minds.

🕰️ Historical Background / Reveal:

The verses were revealed in the context of the expulsion of the Jewish tribe Banu Nadir from Madinah.

They had initially agreed to live peacefully under the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after the Constitution of Madinah.

But soon, they betrayed the agreement, secretly plotted to kill the Prophet ﷺ, and collaborated with hypocrites of Madinah.

When confronted, they relied not on courage or truth —
But hid behind stone fortresses, hoping their allies would help them.

But Allah exposed their weakness:

They feared the Muslims more than they feared God.

They were divided within, even though they seemed united.

Their end was disgrace in this world, and a painful punishment in the next.

🔍 Quranic Reflection:

These verses are not just historical, they are a mirror for every generation:

"Truth may stand alone — but it never stands weak."
"False alliances and hidden betrayal always end in collapse