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We will never obey anyone against you.

If they fight against you we will certainly help you.'

But Allah bears witness that they are, without doubt, liars.” 59:11

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As soon as the messages had been sent, Huyay and his tribesmen stocked their
fortresses with rocks, catapults, arrows, and whatever weaponry they could lay their
hands on in readiness. Huyay was confident that his cousins and allies would arrive at
any moment and sent his brother to the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) with a
message that informed him they were prepared to fight. When the Prophet (salla Allahu
alihi wa sallam) received the message, he exclaimed: "Allah is Great," and his
Companions around him reiterated his exaltation -- the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa
sallam) continued, "The Jews have declared war."

Immediately, the Muslims rallied to the side of the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam)