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the companions patrolled the streets they exalted Allah with such intensity that their
voices rang out through the City and they appeared far greater than their number.
For one reason or another, the unbelievers abandoned their intent and no harm came to
the women and children, however, the Koraysh had succeeded in weakening the
Muslim army through the re-deployment of their forces. As a result the companions
were forced to take longer periods patrolling the trench, and now weariness posed an
additional hazard. However, spirits were lifted by the kind words and encouragement of
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the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, who reminded them that victory would be
theirs if they were steadfast, and obeyed Allah and His Prophet.
THE PENETRATION OF THE TRENCH:
Days and nights passed and Khalid and Ikrima waited for the right opportunity to attack.
However, they didn't have to wait too long as one day Ikrima noticed that the narrowest
section of the trench was less well guarded than usual and so he, Khalid. Amr and two
voices rang out through the City and they appeared far greater than their number.
For one reason or another, the unbelievers abandoned their intent and no harm came to
the women and children, however, the Koraysh had succeeded in weakening the
Muslim army through the re-deployment of their forces. As a result the companions
were forced to take longer periods patrolling the trench, and now weariness posed an
additional hazard. However, spirits were lifted by the kind words and encouragement of
9
the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, who reminded them that victory would be
theirs if they were steadfast, and obeyed Allah and His Prophet.
THE PENETRATION OF THE TRENCH:
Days and nights passed and Khalid and Ikrima waited for the right opportunity to attack.
However, they didn't have to wait too long as one day Ikrima noticed that the narrowest
section of the trench was less well guarded than usual and so he, Khalid. Amr and two