Imam Ahmed he Hassan made an offer to Jews whether converting or being expelled to a hot barren land near Aden, known as Mawza. He also prohibited public prayer by Jews by closing all synagogues.
A year later they were allowed to return. As many as 2/3 of them did not survive the year. Upon their return, they discovered their homes occupied by Moslems. Many of the smaller communities vanished. Among the exiles was Shalem (Shalom) Shabazi, who wrote over 550 historical, ethical and religious poems. He is considered the greatest Yemenite Jewish poet.
– Eli Birnbaum