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Prophet and now an imminent threat of a major attack against the Muslims by the
Koraysh and their Jewish allies who had bribed Arab tribes to join them loomed high on
the horizon. Al-Abbas, fearing for the safety of his nephew dispatched under the cloak of
secrecy several horsemen to Medina with the news of an impending attack. The urgent
state of affairs compelled the riders to ride in such haste that they reached Medina in just
four days.
Upon reaching Medina, the horsemen wasted no time and went directly to the Prophet
(salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) to inform him of the two armies advancing on Medina on
either side giving details of their numbers and weaponry. Yet again as at Uhud, because
of the advance warning the Muslims had a week in which to prepare for the hostilities.
Immediately, the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) shrewdly sent word to his
followers in the outlying areas of Medina to return to the City, and called for a meeting to
discuss the strategy that would best serve them. Once more he reminded the
Companions that if they obeyed Allah and were patient, victory would be theirs.
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Koraysh and their Jewish allies who had bribed Arab tribes to join them loomed high on
the horizon. Al-Abbas, fearing for the safety of his nephew dispatched under the cloak of
secrecy several horsemen to Medina with the news of an impending attack. The urgent
state of affairs compelled the riders to ride in such haste that they reached Medina in just
four days.
Upon reaching Medina, the horsemen wasted no time and went directly to the Prophet
(salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) to inform him of the two armies advancing on Medina on
either side giving details of their numbers and weaponry. Yet again as at Uhud, because
of the advance warning the Muslims had a week in which to prepare for the hostilities.
Immediately, the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) shrewdly sent word to his
followers in the outlying areas of Medina to return to the City, and called for a meeting to
discuss the strategy that would best serve them. Once more he reminded the
Companions that if they obeyed Allah and were patient, victory would be theirs.
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