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Ka'b al-Ashraf: Poet and Politician
This chapter explores the life of Ka'b al-Ashraf, a notable figure in Medina who used his poetry to incite conflict against the Muslims following the Battle of Badr. It focuses on Muhammad ibn Maslama's strategic mission to confront Ka'b, showcasing themes of loyalty, deception, and the fraught relationships between early Muslims and certain Jewish factions.