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supports others against you are liars.” At that point, Mafrooq decided to draw Hani, son
of Qabesah to join the conversation. He introduced him saying, “This is Hani, son of
Qabesah. He is our elder and in charge of our religious affairs.” Hani spoke to the
Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, saying, “O my Korayshi brother, I
have heard what you have to say and accept every word of it. However, I am of the
opinion that if we forsake our religion to follow yours, it would be a mistake and reflect
upon the weakness of our understanding and lack of contemplation over the matter. This
is our first meeting with you, and may not be the last. No one knows what the future
holds. Mistakes often occur through hastiness. Also, there are people within our tribe
who would dislike it if we entered into an agreement without consulting them. Therefore,
you should return and we shall return. You contemplate upon the matter and we shall do
the same."
Hani then brought Muthanna, son of Harith into the conversation saying, “This is
Muthanna, son of Haritha. He is our elder and in charge of our military affairs. Muthanna
addressed the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, saying “O Korayshi
brother, I too have listened to what you have said and liked it, it had a great impact on
me. However, my reply to you is the same as that of Hani. We (our territory) lies on the
borders of two countries, one is Yamamah and the other Samawah. The Messenger of
of Qabesah to join the conversation. He introduced him saying, “This is Hani, son of
Qabesah. He is our elder and in charge of our religious affairs.” Hani spoke to the
Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, saying, “O my Korayshi brother, I
have heard what you have to say and accept every word of it. However, I am of the
opinion that if we forsake our religion to follow yours, it would be a mistake and reflect
upon the weakness of our understanding and lack of contemplation over the matter. This
is our first meeting with you, and may not be the last. No one knows what the future
holds. Mistakes often occur through hastiness. Also, there are people within our tribe
who would dislike it if we entered into an agreement without consulting them. Therefore,
you should return and we shall return. You contemplate upon the matter and we shall do
the same."
Hani then brought Muthanna, son of Harith into the conversation saying, “This is
Muthanna, son of Haritha. He is our elder and in charge of our military affairs. Muthanna
addressed the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, saying “O Korayshi
brother, I too have listened to what you have said and liked it, it had a great impact on
me. However, my reply to you is the same as that of Hani. We (our territory) lies on the
borders of two countries, one is Yamamah and the other Samawah. The Messenger of