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as he intended, which was not to come between the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa
sallam) and his affair. Then he swore by Allah that the words he had just heard would be
received by many as great tidings.
Utbah thought it more prudent that his blood should not be on their hands and
commented if other Arabs were to kill him, then the responsibility would rest upon them.
However, if his nephew were to become successful, he would govern them and his
power would also be their power, so they would benefit.
Utbah's companions mocked him harshly and told him that he had been bewitched, but
all Utbah said was, "I have given you my opinion, do whatever you please." The Koraysh
were angered by his advice, so they decided to speak to the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi
wa sallam) themselves so that no blame for their future actions could be attached to
them, so they sent for him.
The Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam), ever hopeful of guiding his tribe to Allah, went
to them in haste. Soon he realized they had not called for him because their hearts had
turned to Allah, rather the opposite was the case. The Koraysh rebuked him saying that
sallam) and his affair. Then he swore by Allah that the words he had just heard would be
received by many as great tidings.
Utbah thought it more prudent that his blood should not be on their hands and
commented if other Arabs were to kill him, then the responsibility would rest upon them.
However, if his nephew were to become successful, he would govern them and his
power would also be their power, so they would benefit.
Utbah's companions mocked him harshly and told him that he had been bewitched, but
all Utbah said was, "I have given you my opinion, do whatever you please." The Koraysh
were angered by his advice, so they decided to speak to the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi
wa sallam) themselves so that no blame for their future actions could be attached to
them, so they sent for him.
The Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam), ever hopeful of guiding his tribe to Allah, went
to them in haste. Soon he realized they had not called for him because their hearts had
turned to Allah, rather the opposite was the case. The Koraysh rebuked him saying that