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==Enmity of Quraysh and Its Consequences== | ==Enmity of Quraysh and Its Consequences== | ||
As the number of Muslims grew | As the number of Muslims grew, the chiefs of the [[Quraysh]] became more worried about it. They went to [[Abu Talib]] (the Prophet's (s) uncle and protector) and asked him to stop his nephew from the mission of prophethood that he had started. They asked him to give Muhammad (s) over to them so that they could kill him and in return, they offered Abu Talib the guardianship of [[Ammara b. al-Walid]] who was -in their opinion- a handsome and wise young man. Abu Talib responded by exclaiming: "Shall I give my son to you so that you can kill him and raise your son? What a difficult task!<ref>Ibn Hishām, ''al-Sīra al-nabawīyya'', vol. 1, p. 279; Shahīdī, ''Tārīkh-i taḥlīlī-yi Islām'', p. 45.</ref> | ||
The Quraysh could not harm the Prophet (s) because of tribal customs, and if they did, they would enter a war with [[Banu Hashim]] and other tribes would interfere and the situation would become too difficult to bear. Therefore, their opposition to the Prophet (s) would consist of using foul language and causing minor injuries. However, they would harass other new Muslims, as this same type of protection did not extend to them.<ref>Shahīdī, ''Tārīkh-i taḥlīlī-yi Islām'', p. 49.</ref> | The Quraysh could not harm the Prophet (s) because of tribal customs, and if they did, they would enter a war with [[Banu Hashim]] and other tribes would interfere and the situation would become too difficult to bear. Therefore, their opposition to the Prophet (s) would consist of using foul language and causing minor injuries. However, they would harass other new Muslims, as this same type of protection did not extend to them.<ref>Shahīdī, ''Tārīkh-i taḥlīlī-yi Islām'', p. 49.</ref> | ||