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in the folds of his cloak to warm him, and there he remained until the prayer reached its
conclusion. After the prayer, Hudhayfah related the blessed news of the enemies retreat
and the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) immediately thanked Allah for His Mercy,
for Prophet Muhammad (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) was sent as a mercy for all people,
not as a promoter of war.

The thin thread of the light of dawn had appeared on the horizon so Bilal arose to call
the believers to prayer. After the prayer finished the believers turned to look in the
direction of the enemy campsite – it was completely deserted. It was indeed a time for

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thanksgiving and rejoicing, so the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) gave his
Companions permission to break camp and return to their families.

The immediate danger was over, however, the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) was
still on guard. There was always the possibility that the unbelievers had retreated out of
sight only to await news from the Krayzah that the trench had been abandoned. With this