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you? Allah has guided you to Islam, and honored you with it and rid you of your pagan
ways saving you from disbelief, and has united your hearts!" Immediately, the two sides
realized they had been easy victims of pride, so they laid down their arms and the Jew's
scheme came to naught.
Chapter 4
The Rabbis who became Muslims
The Chief Rabbi of the Tribe of Kaynuka
Ben Shalom was the Chief Rabbi of the tribe of Kaynuka and also the most
knowledgeable Jew in Medina. From the reports that reached Medina, he had been able
to recognize that Muhammad was indeed the long awaited prophet. However, he
decided to conceal his conviction until he had a chance to meet him.
The time of year had come when the palm trees needed tending in his aunt's garden so
he climbed to the top of one of them and set about his work. As he busied himself, a
ways saving you from disbelief, and has united your hearts!" Immediately, the two sides
realized they had been easy victims of pride, so they laid down their arms and the Jew's
scheme came to naught.
Chapter 4
The Rabbis who became Muslims
The Chief Rabbi of the Tribe of Kaynuka
Ben Shalom was the Chief Rabbi of the tribe of Kaynuka and also the most
knowledgeable Jew in Medina. From the reports that reached Medina, he had been able
to recognize that Muhammad was indeed the long awaited prophet. However, he
decided to conceal his conviction until he had a chance to meet him.
The time of year had come when the palm trees needed tending in his aunt's garden so
he climbed to the top of one of them and set about his work. As he busied himself, a