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solemn oath that they would not fail one another in the achievement of their mutual
goal.
During this congenial occasion Abu Sufyan inquire of his new allies: "You are
knowledgeable of the first scripture, therefore, give us you opinion. Is our religion better
than that of Muhammad?" Without hesitation, the Jews replied: "Your religion is better
than his -- you are nearer to the truth!"
In an effort to enlist the hostile or indifferent nomadic tribes of the Najd, it was agreed
that the Jews should visit with their chieftains and if revenge was insufficient enough
reason to win their support then they would offer handsome bribes.
There was no need to offer a bribe to the tribe of Asad; they readily lent their support.
However, the tribe of Ghatafan with its branches declared their need to be
recompensed. Eventually a deal was struck with the Ghatafan being promised half the
date harvest of Khybar.
As for the tribe of Sulaym, there were among them those who inclined to Islam and so
the leaders of the Nadir were unable to secure their full support. When the tribe of Amir
goal.
During this congenial occasion Abu Sufyan inquire of his new allies: "You are
knowledgeable of the first scripture, therefore, give us you opinion. Is our religion better
than that of Muhammad?" Without hesitation, the Jews replied: "Your religion is better
than his -- you are nearer to the truth!"
In an effort to enlist the hostile or indifferent nomadic tribes of the Najd, it was agreed
that the Jews should visit with their chieftains and if revenge was insufficient enough
reason to win their support then they would offer handsome bribes.
There was no need to offer a bribe to the tribe of Asad; they readily lent their support.
However, the tribe of Ghatafan with its branches declared their need to be
recompensed. Eventually a deal was struck with the Ghatafan being promised half the
date harvest of Khybar.
As for the tribe of Sulaym, there were among them those who inclined to Islam and so
the leaders of the Nadir were unable to secure their full support. When the tribe of Amir