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Prophet Muhammad, praise and peace be upon him, and could not fail to notice that
every day the number of his followers increased.

However, there were some Jews, including a former well loved and respected rabbi that
converted to Islam, but now they had become outcasts, despised for their acceptance of
the Prophet. praise and peace be upon him. and his message.

It wasn't just the Jews that resented the Prophet's presence but the pagan Arab
chieftains of Medina for many of their tribesmen now abandoned their authority and
pledged their allegiance to the Prophet. praise and peace be upon him.. Rather than
loose their position in society, some of these chieftains claimed to have converted to
Islam but their tongues said what their hearts did not. Their sole aim was to retain their
social standing which they perceived to be fading away.

However, despite all these underlying factors, a pact was made between the Jews and
pagan Arabs that neither party would support the enemies of the Prophet. praise and
peace be upon him., praise and peace be upon him, and that in the event of an attack
they would lend him their support. In return, both parties received many benefits and
justice in their affairs.