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had become strictly forbidden. However, the rule was broken when Al Barrad,
Kais Al Kinani's son son, killed Urwah Al Rahal, Utba Al Howazini's son
The battle that ensued became known as the "Battle of Fijar" because it took
place during the forbidden months. Abu Talib took part in the fighting, which was
destined to erupt spasmodically over a period of four years, however,
Muhammad did not take part in the fighting, rather, he would gather the stray
arrows for his uncle.
After the recent battle the chieftains of the divided tribe of Koraysh known as the
"Perfumed Ones" and the "Confederates" put aside their differences and met
together in the house of Abdullah, Judan's son. They realized that if they were to
show any sign of weakness between them it could result in either party falling
prey to an enemy and in the long term bring about the fall of the Koraysh tribe.
There was also another important factor to take into account that related to the
protection of not only those living in Mecca but also visitors who suffered injustice
on account of their weakened position. Muhammad was present during the
meeting and all took an oath that from that day onward they would protect these
Kais Al Kinani's son son, killed Urwah Al Rahal, Utba Al Howazini's son
The battle that ensued became known as the "Battle of Fijar" because it took
place during the forbidden months. Abu Talib took part in the fighting, which was
destined to erupt spasmodically over a period of four years, however,
Muhammad did not take part in the fighting, rather, he would gather the stray
arrows for his uncle.
After the recent battle the chieftains of the divided tribe of Koraysh known as the
"Perfumed Ones" and the "Confederates" put aside their differences and met
together in the house of Abdullah, Judan's son. They realized that if they were to
show any sign of weakness between them it could result in either party falling
prey to an enemy and in the long term bring about the fall of the Koraysh tribe.
There was also another important factor to take into account that related to the
protection of not only those living in Mecca but also visitors who suffered injustice
on account of their weakened position. Muhammad was present during the
meeting and all took an oath that from that day onward they would protect these