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Waqidi mentioned that he was informed by Abdullah, son of Amir who narrates from Abu
Amr, son of Himas that the contingent from the tribe of Banu Layth numbered two
hundred and fifty and that they marched by themselves with Sa‟b, son of Juthama
carrying their banner and cried out “Allah is the Greatest” thrice as they passed by Abu
Sufyan who inquired who they were.
The last contingent to pass Abu Sufyan was that of the three hundred tribe of Banu
Ash‟ja whose banners were carried by Ma‟qal, son of Sanaan and Nu‟aym, son of
Mas‟od. Upon seeing them, Abu Sufyan said, “Of all the Arabs. They were the
staunchest opponents of Muhammad!” Abbas commented, “Allah has caused Islam to
enter into their hearts. That is the grace of Allah.” Abu Sufyan remained silent for a
while, then asked, “Has the contingent of the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be
upon him, not passed by?” Abbas replied, “He has not as yet passed by, when you see
the contingent of the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, you will see
only steel, horses, brave men and an army that none has the power to withstand.” Abu
Sufyan exclaimed, “O Abul Fadhl, O Abul Fadhl, I am now convinced of this, who has
Waqidi mentioned that he was informed by Abdullah, son of Amir who narrates from Abu
Amr, son of Himas that the contingent from the tribe of Banu Layth numbered two
hundred and fifty and that they marched by themselves with Sa‟b, son of Juthama
carrying their banner and cried out “Allah is the Greatest” thrice as they passed by Abu
Sufyan who inquired who they were.
The last contingent to pass Abu Sufyan was that of the three hundred tribe of Banu
Ash‟ja whose banners were carried by Ma‟qal, son of Sanaan and Nu‟aym, son of
Mas‟od. Upon seeing them, Abu Sufyan said, “Of all the Arabs. They were the
staunchest opponents of Muhammad!” Abbas commented, “Allah has caused Islam to
enter into their hearts. That is the grace of Allah.” Abu Sufyan remained silent for a
while, then asked, “Has the contingent of the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be
upon him, not passed by?” Abbas replied, “He has not as yet passed by, when you see
the contingent of the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, you will see
only steel, horses, brave men and an army that none has the power to withstand.” Abu
Sufyan exclaimed, “O Abul Fadhl, O Abul Fadhl, I am now convinced of this, who has