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wa sallam) had said, all but a short phrase at the beginning of the document remained
which read "In Your Name, O Allah", thereupon, Mut’im brought the remaining portion
out and showed to the gathering.
Many of the Koraysh had already softened to the words of Zuhair and his companions,
but when they saw the remnant of the document they took it to be a good omen and so it
was that the boycott finally came to an end. Abu Jahl knew it was pointless to go against
the wishes of the crowd so it was with great reluctance he accepted its termination.
News that the boycott had been revoked was delivered to the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi
wa sallam) and his followers and there was great rejoicing of thanksgiving to Allah for its
lifting.
Despite the harsh circumstances the Muslims faced throughout the boycott it had
bonded them closer together rather than making them selfish. They had supported one
another and unsparingly shared their meager possessions, all for the love of Allah and
His Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam). For their patience Allah rewarded them and
there was nothing that could take away from them the sweetness of their belief.
which read "In Your Name, O Allah", thereupon, Mut’im brought the remaining portion
out and showed to the gathering.
Many of the Koraysh had already softened to the words of Zuhair and his companions,
but when they saw the remnant of the document they took it to be a good omen and so it
was that the boycott finally came to an end. Abu Jahl knew it was pointless to go against
the wishes of the crowd so it was with great reluctance he accepted its termination.
News that the boycott had been revoked was delivered to the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi
wa sallam) and his followers and there was great rejoicing of thanksgiving to Allah for its
lifting.
Despite the harsh circumstances the Muslims faced throughout the boycott it had
bonded them closer together rather than making them selfish. They had supported one
another and unsparingly shared their meager possessions, all for the love of Allah and
His Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam). For their patience Allah rewarded them and
there was nothing that could take away from them the sweetness of their belief.