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told him that if he broke the pact it would bring shame upon him. Huyay was quick to
realize that Ka'b was weakening and continued to elaborate on what he deemed to be
multiple advantages for them if they were rid of the Prophet, praise and peace be upon
him, and his preaching.

Huyay was so convinced that this would be the last of the Prophet, praise and peace be
upon him, that he swore by the Creator, that if the Koraysh and their allies returned to
their homes and had not rid themselves of the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him,
this time, then he would stay in Ka'bs fortress with him and take the consequences.

The oath Huyay took was sufficient to convince Ka'b that the Prophet, praise and peace
be upon him, and his companions would not withstand the onslaught of the Koraysh
army. When Huyay asked to see the pact the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him,
and Ka'b had agreed upon, Ka'b fetched it, showed it to him and Huyay tore it in half.

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Ka'b went to his people to relate the conversation he and Huyay had just exchanged.
Despite the convincing arguments, there was an element among them who were not