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The Krayzah were quick to realize that they stood to loose their possessions and date
groves if they did not help defend Medina and so every tool they possessed was made
available and work began.
Each section of the Muslim community was designated a specific area to excavate and
soon the continuous sound of axes hacking away at the ground and shovels removing
the loosened ground filled the air, coming only to a halt at the time of prayer and when
sleep finally overtook them.
Prophet Muhammad worked tirelessly alongside his companions who encouraged one
another to work harder. As for Salman, he was an extremely strong, fit person. During
his years of slavery he had labored tirelessly in the fields digging and carrying, and his
companions were amazed to see just how strong he actually was; all were of the
opinion that he was worth ten of them put together.
As the digging progressed, rocks were excavated and put to one side for use during the
encroaching battle. There were not enough baskets to go around to transport the earth
so the companions took to using their upper garments as bags. Young lads came out to
groves if they did not help defend Medina and so every tool they possessed was made
available and work began.
Each section of the Muslim community was designated a specific area to excavate and
soon the continuous sound of axes hacking away at the ground and shovels removing
the loosened ground filled the air, coming only to a halt at the time of prayer and when
sleep finally overtook them.
Prophet Muhammad worked tirelessly alongside his companions who encouraged one
another to work harder. As for Salman, he was an extremely strong, fit person. During
his years of slavery he had labored tirelessly in the fields digging and carrying, and his
companions were amazed to see just how strong he actually was; all were of the
opinion that he was worth ten of them put together.
As the digging progressed, rocks were excavated and put to one side for use during the
encroaching battle. There were not enough baskets to go around to transport the earth
so the companions took to using their upper garments as bags. Young lads came out to