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party had to offer to the extent the host would over extend himself and often go without.
They were hospitable to their guests no matter what their circumstances. It was a matter
of pride and ancient Arabic poetry is rich in extolling the virtues and nobility of a hosting
party by name.
It was a well known fact that when an Arab made a promise to another, that promise
became binding and upheld, and much would be sacrificed to fulfill that promise.
Personal or tribal honor and respect was something of uppermost importance and held
dear to their heart. If that honor was defamed then revenge would be taken, even at the
expense of the loss of life. They were a determined people. Once they had set their mind
on a course of action they would see it through to its end, no matter what the outcome.
Despite the passing of many centuries fragments of the Abrahamic way still remained
and Arabs from different parts of Arabia would be found making the arduous and very
often perilous journey across the hot desert sands to Mecca to offer their pilgrimage and
circumambulate Ka‟bah. However, the pilgrimage had become mixed with idolatry and
no longer for Allah alone.
They were hospitable to their guests no matter what their circumstances. It was a matter
of pride and ancient Arabic poetry is rich in extolling the virtues and nobility of a hosting
party by name.
It was a well known fact that when an Arab made a promise to another, that promise
became binding and upheld, and much would be sacrificed to fulfill that promise.
Personal or tribal honor and respect was something of uppermost importance and held
dear to their heart. If that honor was defamed then revenge would be taken, even at the
expense of the loss of life. They were a determined people. Once they had set their mind
on a course of action they would see it through to its end, no matter what the outcome.
Despite the passing of many centuries fragments of the Abrahamic way still remained
and Arabs from different parts of Arabia would be found making the arduous and very
often perilous journey across the hot desert sands to Mecca to offer their pilgrimage and
circumambulate Ka‟bah. However, the pilgrimage had become mixed with idolatry and
no longer for Allah alone.