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and you shall answer Him with praise
and you shall think you have stayed but for a little.'"
Koran 17:45-52
Waleed, Chief of the Makhzum
The status of Waleed, the elderly chieftain of the Makhzum and uncle of Abu Jahl, within
the Koraysh tribes was that of great standing and influence.
Prophet Muhammad (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam), was ever hopeful that the Message
he brought would touch the hearts of tribal leaders, which would not only turn them into
believers and the rest of their tribes, but make for strong allies and bring about
the
cessation of the relentless persecution of his Companions. So now he sought the
opportunity to approach Waleed.
The opportunity was soon to present itself when one day they unexpectedly met
and you shall think you have stayed but for a little.'"
Koran 17:45-52
Waleed, Chief of the Makhzum
The status of Waleed, the elderly chieftain of the Makhzum and uncle of Abu Jahl, within
the Koraysh tribes was that of great standing and influence.
Prophet Muhammad (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam), was ever hopeful that the Message
he brought would touch the hearts of tribal leaders, which would not only turn them into
believers and the rest of their tribes, but make for strong allies and bring about
the
cessation of the relentless persecution of his Companions. So now he sought the
opportunity to approach Waleed.
The opportunity was soon to present itself when one day they unexpectedly met