A wife of the Prophet whose biography connects Khaybar and Madinah.
Khaybar and the Prophet’s household
Safiyyah bint Huyayy came from a Jewish family. Accounts of the Khaybar campaign describe her captivity, release and marriage to Prophet Muhammad. These events should be studied with their historical sources and the realities of warfare and captivity in view. Her family background must not be used to diminish her place in Muslim history.
Later life and reports
Biographical accounts remember Safiyyah’s generosity and preserve reports involving pilgrimage, the Prophet’s household and everyday conduct. The TDV entry gives the classical references and notes uncertainty about her death date. Its account also records the Prophet defending her when her ancestry became a source of hurtful remarks. This introduction separates her personal biography from stereotypes about any religious community.
Sources and further reading
Aynur Uraler — Safiyye, TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi (Turkish)