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THE__JEWS__OF__MEDINA, page : 70
The outcome of the hostilities was indecisive. There had been times when the Koraysh
had the upper hand and other times when the Muslims gained the upper hand. The
Koraysh sustained substantial losses and injury to both their army and their mounts.
Hardly any of their rides had escaped injury and Abu Sufyan gave the command to
return to Mecca having failed to gain any spoils of war.
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Although the Muslims also sustained substantial injuries it was decided to return to
Medina and then go in pursuit of the Koraysh to ensure they did not return to attack
Medina. Such an action could not be considered that of a defeated army.
The 70 Companions Sent to Teach the Tribes of the Najd
Shortly after the marriage between the Prophet and Lady Zaynab daughter of
Khuzaimah, the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) received a visit from Abu Bara, the
had the upper hand and other times when the Muslims gained the upper hand. The
Koraysh sustained substantial losses and injury to both their army and their mounts.
Hardly any of their rides had escaped injury and Abu Sufyan gave the command to
return to Mecca having failed to gain any spoils of war.
24
Although the Muslims also sustained substantial injuries it was decided to return to
Medina and then go in pursuit of the Koraysh to ensure they did not return to attack
Medina. Such an action could not be considered that of a defeated army.
The 70 Companions Sent to Teach the Tribes of the Najd
Shortly after the marriage between the Prophet and Lady Zaynab daughter of
Khuzaimah, the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) received a visit from Abu Bara, the