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deep in his heart that his allegiance belonged to Allah and His Prophet, praise and
peace be upon him. When he was in Medina he had heard some of the Prophet's
teachings and witnessed the unifying effect of Islam upon its very diverse congregation,
now there they were, with just one third of the number of the unbelieving army, prepared
to defend their religion without the thought of tribal superiority or surrender, it was
indeed an act of bravery through absolute conviction.

It was the turning point in Nuaym's life; that night he made his way to Medina, through
its City and then on towards the camp of the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him.

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When he reached the camp he asked to be taken to the Prophet, praise and peace be
upon him, and upon seeing him the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, inquired as
to the nature of his visit. Nu'aym told him that he had come to declare his belief and
bear witness to the truth the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, brought, adding
that he would do whatever he commanded. In passing, he mentioned that his people
and the other tribes knew nothing of the teachings of Islam, so the Prophet, praise and
peace be upon him, told Nu'aym to go out and do his best to bring about discord among