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clothing, and gifts, lead it towards the Muslim houses then strike the camel on its rump
so that it ran down into the streets of the boycotted area. The food and gifts were
immediately shared amongst the Muslims and they were grateful for Hisham’s courage
and generosity.
A little over two years had now passed. The boycott remained in force and the Prophet
(salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) and his Companions faced the severe hardship of poverty
and deprivation with patience, knowing that Allah would bless them. Even Abu Bakr, who
had once been among the wealthiest of Meccans was now reduced to a poor man. With
the shortage of food, times were difficult but the light of sharing faith and the much loved
companionship of their ever caring Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) made the
hardship easier to endure.
The Sacred Months
It was only during the Sacred months that the Muslims felt safe enough to leave their
homes to pray at their beloved Ka’bah. However, although they suffered no physical
harm during these months, the unbelievers did not withhold their verbal abuse.
so that it ran down into the streets of the boycotted area. The food and gifts were
immediately shared amongst the Muslims and they were grateful for Hisham’s courage
and generosity.
A little over two years had now passed. The boycott remained in force and the Prophet
(salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) and his Companions faced the severe hardship of poverty
and deprivation with patience, knowing that Allah would bless them. Even Abu Bakr, who
had once been among the wealthiest of Meccans was now reduced to a poor man. With
the shortage of food, times were difficult but the light of sharing faith and the much loved
companionship of their ever caring Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) made the
hardship easier to endure.
The Sacred Months
It was only during the Sacred months that the Muslims felt safe enough to leave their
homes to pray at their beloved Ka’bah. However, although they suffered no physical
harm during these months, the unbelievers did not withhold their verbal abuse.