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spokesman. Omar told the Prophet that they were of one voice to advance.
Then, one of the latest migrants, Mikad, from the tribe of Zuhrah got up and said:
"O Messenger of Allah, do whatever Allah has directed. We will not be like the
children of Israel who said to Moses: 'Go with your Lord and fight.' We will fight
with you to the right, to the left, in front and at the rear." When the Prophet, praise
and peace be upon him, heard these words, his face shone knowing well the
strength of the Muhajir's faith.

Then Sa'd, the son of Mu'adh of the Ansar stood up and said: "O Messenger of
Allah, we believe you and we believe what you have brought to us, and we bear
witness that what you have brought is the truth. We have given you our oath to
hear and obey, do whatever you wish, we are with you. By Him who has sent you
with the truth, if you ask us to cross the sea and travel to Abysinnia, we would do
the same. We are not loathe to met our enemy tomorrow, we have fought before
and are to be trusted in combat. Allah willing, our valor will refresh your eyes, so
lead us with the blessing of Allah!"

There was great rejoicing, the Ansars and Muhajirs were united in their resolve,
yet only a matter of a few years prior to this such unification of such diverse tribal