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however, the situation changed when it came time for Abu Jahl to present his solution
and their visitor listened enthusiastically.

Abu Jahl told him that in his opinion, the only way to rid themselves of the Prophet (salla
Allahu alihi wa sallam) would be to kill him. However, this was not an easy matter. Abu
Jahl went on to say that in his opinion the safest manner would be for each branch of the
tribe to select and arm their strongest, most powerful warrior, then, upon a given night,
wait for the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) to come out from his house, then
pounce upon him altogether at the same time and kill him.

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Abu Jahl drew the attention of their visitor and those present, that by killing the Prophet
(salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) in such a manner his blood would rest upon all their hands,
and not just an individual branch of the Koraysh tribe which would, without a doubt, be
singled out for the revenge of his killing if it were otherwise.

Abu Jahl also pointed out that it was reasonable to assume that the family of the Prophet