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began to invent excuses so as to escape the displeasure of the
Prophet, praise and peace be upon him.

I asked members of my family what they thought I should say, but in
my heart, I knew the only thing to do would be to tell the Messenger
of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, the truth.

Now, before the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, entered a
town, it was his practice to strike camp some distance outside and
then enter the next morning. Upon entering the town he would go


straight to the Mosque, offer two units of voluntary prayer and then
receive its people. This time was no exception.

Those who had not taken part in the campaign -- about eighty -- went
to him and offered their excuses as to why they had not accompanied
him on the expedition. He accepted their excuses, renewed their oath
of allegiance and supplicated to Allah for their forgiveness committing