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decided to embark upon a campaign not to disclose his real
objective until the last moment. However, on this occasion, because
it was the season of intense heat, the journey was to be long across
the desert, and the enemy was great in strength, he warned the
Muslims clearly and told them of his objective so that they were able
to make adequate preparations.
The number of those who prepared to make themselves ready to
accompany the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him,
was great, but a register had not yet been established to list all of
them. No man reluctant to go imagined that his absence would go
unnoticed unless it was disclosed by Allah. It was a time when the
fruit on the trees had ripened and their shade dense - this too
worked upon my mind.
The Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, and the
Muslims who were to accompany him occupied themselves with
their preparations. I would go out in the morning intending to do the
same along with them, only to return later without accomplishing
objective until the last moment. However, on this occasion, because
it was the season of intense heat, the journey was to be long across
the desert, and the enemy was great in strength, he warned the
Muslims clearly and told them of his objective so that they were able
to make adequate preparations.
The number of those who prepared to make themselves ready to
accompany the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him,
was great, but a register had not yet been established to list all of
them. No man reluctant to go imagined that his absence would go
unnoticed unless it was disclosed by Allah. It was a time when the
fruit on the trees had ripened and their shade dense - this too
worked upon my mind.
The Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, and the
Muslims who were to accompany him occupied themselves with
their preparations. I would go out in the morning intending to do the
same along with them, only to return later without accomplishing