Story of Mohammed Islam Unveiled

20 War Treasure
I770 A Meccan named Al Hajjaj became a Muslim and took part in the capture of Khaybar. After
the conquest he asked Mohammed’s permission to go to Mecca and finish up his affairs and collect
his debts. He then asked Mohammed if he could tell lies to get his money. The prophet of Allah
said, “Tell them.” So he set out for Mecca. When he got there the Meccans were asking for news
from Khaybar. They did not know that the man had converted and so trusted him. He told them the
Muslims had lost and that Mohammed had been captured. He said the Jews of Khaybar were going
to bring Mohammed to Mecca so they could kill him.
I771 The Meccans were elated. He then asked them to help him collect his debts so he could return
to Khaybar and profit from the confusion there. In good spirits they helped him collect the debts.
He had been gone three days when they found out the truth of Khaybar and the fact that he was
now a Muslim.
Author’s Comments:
Once again we see the example of Mohammed, allowing his followers to deceive Kaffirs to gain
advantage over them. This was one of his favourite tactics, and is described repeatedly in his
biographies. To this day it remains a central pillar of Jihad, and even has a name. In Arabic it is
known as Taquiya, or sacred deceit.
I774 There were a total of eighteen hundred people who divided up the wealth taken from the Jews
of Khaybar. A cavalry man got three shares; a foot soldier got one share. Mohammed appointed
eighteen chiefs to divide the loot. Mohammed got his fifth before it was distributed.
Mohammed was not interested in an opulent lifestyle. Even his wives complained of the lowly
conditions they lived in whilst he was so wealthy. His main motivation seems to have been his
desire to be worshipped by all. Most of his wealth was spent on weapons and supplies for Jihad, or
in the payment of monies to settle disputes amongst his followers (blood money). In the later part
of his life, Mohammed’s all consuming passion was the conquest of the Kaffirs. It is also a major
component of the religion he created.
In the previous chapter we looked at the influence of Islam on Western Governments, in this one
we will look at how it influences another institution.
Islamic Influence in Universities
Most universities are run by Governments. Islam therefore has a means to influence them through
its degree of control over government decisions. Wealthy Muslims also donate huge sums of
money to universities around the Western world, giving them the potential to influence decisions
and policies. Since leaders in most fields pass through University, the information which is
disseminated is of great importance for the future of our societies.
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