It is narrated from Ikrimah (may Allah have mercy on him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) sent Sayyiduna Khawwat bin Jubayr (may Allah be pleased with him) to Banu Qurayzah to invite them (to the truth). They replied: "Our example is like that of a man who has two arms (or wings); then one of them is cut off and the other remains." So they flatly refused (to accept the invitation).
This narration is mursal, and its chain is sahih (authentic).
Hadith Referenceالمطالب العالية بزوائد المسانيد الثمانية / كتاب السيرة والمغازي / 4279
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده صحيح، مرسل
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