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Jahl and Harith.
Ayyash could not be dissuaded and told Omar that he would return to release his mother
from her vow and at the same time retrieve some of the money he had left behind.
In a final effort to prevent Ayyash from returning to Mecca with Abu Jahl and Harith,
Omar, in the spirit of true brotherhood, told him that he was willing to give him half of his
wealth, if only he would stay.
When Omar realized that Ayyash was not going to change his mind, he gave him his
own camel telling him that it was well bred and easy to ride. Omar also advised Ayyash
not to dismount and if he detected the slightest suspicion of treachery he could make
good his escape on it.
Ayyash thanked Omar and gave him the farewell greetings, then set off towards Mecca
with Abu Jahl and Harith. After they had traveled some distance, Abu Jahl said, "My
nephew, my camel is proving hard to ride will you let me ride with you?" Ayyash agreed
Ayyash could not be dissuaded and told Omar that he would return to release his mother
from her vow and at the same time retrieve some of the money he had left behind.
In a final effort to prevent Ayyash from returning to Mecca with Abu Jahl and Harith,
Omar, in the spirit of true brotherhood, told him that he was willing to give him half of his
wealth, if only he would stay.
When Omar realized that Ayyash was not going to change his mind, he gave him his
own camel telling him that it was well bred and easy to ride. Omar also advised Ayyash
not to dismount and if he detected the slightest suspicion of treachery he could make
good his escape on it.
Ayyash thanked Omar and gave him the farewell greetings, then set off towards Mecca
with Abu Jahl and Harith. After they had traveled some distance, Abu Jahl said, "My
nephew, my camel is proving hard to ride will you let me ride with you?" Ayyash agreed