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OurBelovedProphetChildhood, page : 21
After the recent battle the chieftains of the divided tribe of Koraysh known as the
"Perfumed Ones" and the "Confederates" put aside their differences and met
together in the house of Abdullah, Judan's son. They realized that if they were to
show any sign of weakness between them it could result in either party falling
prey to an enemy and in the long term bring about the fall of the Koraysh tribe.
There was also another important factor to take into account that related to the
protection of not only those living in Mecca but also visitors who suffered injustice
on account of their weakened position. Muhammad was present during the
meeting and all took an oath that from that day onward they would protect these
rights and that if a person was harmed they would come to his aid and he would
receive his rights.
Such was the importance of this treaty that the Prophet, praise and peace be
upon him, later told his companions: "Indeed, I witnessed with my uncles, in the
house of Abdullah, Judan's son a treaty which is more beloved to me than a herd
of cattle. Now, in Islam, if I were to be asked to partake in something similar, I
would accept."
"Perfumed Ones" and the "Confederates" put aside their differences and met
together in the house of Abdullah, Judan's son. They realized that if they were to
show any sign of weakness between them it could result in either party falling
prey to an enemy and in the long term bring about the fall of the Koraysh tribe.
There was also another important factor to take into account that related to the
protection of not only those living in Mecca but also visitors who suffered injustice
on account of their weakened position. Muhammad was present during the
meeting and all took an oath that from that day onward they would protect these
rights and that if a person was harmed they would come to his aid and he would
receive his rights.
Such was the importance of this treaty that the Prophet, praise and peace be
upon him, later told his companions: "Indeed, I witnessed with my uncles, in the
house of Abdullah, Judan's son a treaty which is more beloved to me than a herd
of cattle. Now, in Islam, if I were to be asked to partake in something similar, I
would accept."