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extremely difficult for the horses of the enemy to cross the wide divide and
consequently they were better able to defend themselves. Salman's
proposal met with great enthusiasm and so it was agreed that this was what
they would do.

It was unnecessary to dig a complete trench around the entire City as there
was an unbroken line of fortified houses, strong enough to resist the
advance of the enemy in one part. Then again, outside the City lay the
fortresses of their allies from the Jewish tribe of Krayzah that also afforded
them additional protection.

There was yet another blessing, outside the City towards the north-west lay
impenetrable hillocks of rock. One of these hillocks was called the hill of Sal,
and it was there that they decided to make their camp after connecting the
existing fortifications together by the trench. The site had other advantages;
the ground on the near side of Sal's slope was considerably higher than in
other places, not only did it afford additional protection but from it they would
be able to monitor the movements of the unbelievers.