A Jewish woman gave the Messenger of Allah ﷺ a roasted, poisoned sheep in Khaybar, and then the sheep told him it was poisoned
After the Conquest of Khaybar, Zaynab bint al-Harith gave the Messenger of Allah ﷺ a roasted, poisoned sheep. He took a mouthful from the shoulder, but he could not swallow it and spat it out. Then he said that the bone was telling him it was poisoned, and he summoned the woman, who admitted it.

After the Conquest of Khaybar, Zaynab bint al-Harith gave the Messenger of Allah ﷺ a roasted, poisoned sheep. He took a mouthful from the shoulder, but he could not swallow it and spat it out. Then he said that the bone was telling him it was poisoned, and he summoned the woman, who admitted it.
It comes among the events of Year 7 after the Hijrah, after the Conquest of Khaybar, and shows the harm the Prophet ﷺ faced along with Allah's protection of him.
In this year, a Jewish woman gave the Messenger of Allah ﷺ a roasted, poisoned sheep, and he took a bite before the sheep informed him that it was poisoned.
What happened is that a woman from the Jews of Khaybar put poison in the sheep and gave it to the Prophet ﷺ as a gift. When he ate some of it, he knew it was poisoned by Allah's informing him, and he was saved from its harm.
This happened after the Messenger of Allah ﷺ had settled in Khaybar after its conquest, in the context of the events of Khaybar and the division of its spoils.
The hostility of some of the Jews of Khaybar toward the Prophet ﷺ after the conquest.
The woman's intent was exposed, and it was confirmed that the Prophet ﷺ ate from the sheep only what he could not swallow and spat out, after which the matter of the poison became clear.
A confirmed incident from the events of Khaybar in Year 7 after the Hijrah (7 AH).
It shows Allah’s protection of His Prophet ﷺ while he continued delivering the Message.
It reveals the continued hostility of some of the Jews of Khaybar after the Conquest.
It shows the effect of hostility in dealing with the Prophet ﷺ and his Companions.
It teaches caution against treachery and trust in Allah’s protection.
It records one aspect of the community’s interaction with the Islamic Conquest.
It shows that a threat can come after military victory.
the one to whom the food was given, and to whom Allah made the poison in the sheep known
the woman who gave the poisoned sheep
He ate from the sheep and died from it
Allah’s protection of His Prophet ﷺ and His informing him of what was hidden.
The ugliness of treachery and harming a guest or one who is given a gift.
Hostility may continue despite a change in the political situation.
The remaining pockets of hostility after the Conquest.
A warning against accepting what is not known to be safe without verification.
Showing that the Message does not prevent trials, but is surrounded by divine care.
Attempts to cause harm through food, gifts, or false trust.
Verify the sources of harm and do not be fooled by appearances.
Strengthening safety procedures and verification in transactions.
Being aware of the risks of treachery and hidden hostility.
Caution, while maintaining balanced good opinion.
In the prophetic context, the news of the poison came through revelation and special divine protection.
Every gift, food, or transaction in which harm is possible should be checked before acceptance.