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him and inquired as to the nature of his visit. Nu'aym told him that he had come to
declare his belief and bear witness to the truth in the Oneness of the Creator that the
Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) brought, adding that he would do whatever he
commanded. In passing, he mentioned that his people and the other tribes knew nothing
of the teachings of Islam, so the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) told Nu'aym to go
out and do his best to bring about discord among his people so that they would
withdraw. Nu'aym thought for a minute and then asked the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa
sallam) if deception would be permissible for he had a plan he thought would work to
disunite the Koraysh and the Jews. The Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) replied,
"Say whatever you will to draw them away from us; war is nothing but deceit."

The Plot of Nu’aym

It was time for Nu'aym to leave, and after the greetings of peace had been exchanged
he made his way back though the winding streets of the City to the Krayzah fortress. For
many years Nu'aym had been friendly with the Krayzah and when they saw him they

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