It is narrated that the Holy Prophet (sa) sent him as the collector of revenue in Khayber. He returned with excellent dates and the Holy Prophet (sa) purchased around 3 kilograms of the high-quality dates from him in return for around 7 kilograms of normal dates.

*(Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 2, p. 590, Suwaad bin Ghazyah (ra), Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, Beirut).*

The Holy Prophet (sa) liked the dates so he purchased them for its actual price by exchanging dates in return. 

Collector of Revenue

The Battle of Khaibar was fought in 628 CE (7 AH) between the Muslims led by the Holy Prophet (sa) and the Jews of Khaibar. The Jews barricaded themselves up in their forts, but the battle eventually ended with the surrender of the Jews, who were conditionally permitted to continue residing in Khaibar.

Test your knowledge