Here comes a man who is the chief of his clan.
If he accepts Islam, they will all follow suit.
Welcome. We saw you standing far away from us,
as if you don't want to come closer and listen to us.
By God, Abu Umamah, were you not my relative, you wouldn't dare do this.
Do you come to our quarters to do what we dislike?
Would you sit with us and listen to what we have?
What you find acceptable you take;
otherwise, we will spare you what you dislike.
- Hasn't come yet? - He is late
Hasn't come yet?
God's messenger; God's messenger.
Look, here he is.
Who is the one accompanying him?
That's his uncle, al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib.
People of the Aws and the Khazraj!
By God, my nephew has been well protected by his people, the Hashimite clan,
but he is choosing you and willing to immigrate to you with his companions.
If you are sure that you will protect him as you protect yourselves
and your women and children,
then come forward and give your pledges
on the terms he specifies for himself and for his Lord.
Otherwise, we better continue as we are.
This immigration to Yathrib is unlike the earlier one to Abyssinia.
Muhammad's companions are immigrating to a great city
which is only a few days away from you.
They are joining a great Arab community
that has always coveted Quraysh's position next to the Haram.
They consider themselves your equals.
They, however, belong to Yemeni Arabs while you belong to Mudar.
So far, they have not presented us with any risk because of their internal conflicts
Now that they have believed in Muhammad, they are united.
By al-Lat, they are brave and good fighters.
We are now clear that Muhammad has ordered all his companions to immigrate,
unless physically prevented.
What will you do when they are all in Yathrib
and Muhammad joins them?
They will all be under his leadership and he will enjoy all authority.
What will happen if the Aws and the Khazraj march to fight you
alongside your own children?
If we appeal to the rest of Mudar for support,
they will tell us that our own people are with them,
united under the banner of Muhammad's faith.
Don't forget, people of Quraysh, that your trade caravans
which go to Syria pass close to Yathrib. They will not be safe.
Moreover, Makkah will be deserted by a section of its population
which represents a market loss. We also lose the custom of Yathrib.
You are well aware that the Yathrib people are farmers, not merchants.
They used to buy their goods from you.
Do you think that now that they are your opponents in religion
will come to you in the different seasons to buy from you?
Besides, those of us who went over to them are no farmers.
They will soon start in business on the same line as we do.
They will thus have no need for us, nor will the areas around them.
Why don't you ask yourselves what has driven them to this?
I gave you good counsel when I told you
to let Muhammad address his message to the rest of the Arabs.
If they kill him, you would have been spared his trouble,
and if he is victorious, you will revel in his glory.
You refused to take my advice.
Now your discussion does not seem to indicate the right alternative.
Yes, we do.
We shall not let Muhammad and his companions immigrate,
even if this time we have to resort to arms.
We must start with our own family members, stopping them from immigrating.
Anyone who has actually left
has given us free access to his home and belongings,
including any money, arms, land, cattle, etc.
Come on!
And you thought that I would let you immigrate?
What harm would that have done you?
I cannot stand parting with my two sons.
Had this one stuck with me, I would have forgotten about you,
- but you have spoilt him for me. - All power is in God's hand.
Now you two are with me, enjoying peace and security.
We don't know what end is in store for us.
And then, I can sit with you from time to time,
so that we give each other company.
But your legs are free to pursue falsehood,
but ours are tied up because we follow the truth.
But you say that there is no barrier or intermediary between you and God.
So, what is the difference between your being free or imprisoned?
All power is in God's hand.
Is that all you have to say?
I fear that if I pray for us, my prayer turns out to be against you.
A prayer by an oppressed person reaches straight to God.
You continue to wish your father well.
We are back in this.
Coming back is... not good.
All power is in God's hand.
I complain to God against my father, and seek God's help against him.
Pray for him, not against him.
Woe is me! How I enabled my father and the Amir men to overpower me.
Take it easy.
Such a chain is what stops me from immigrating. Just this one!
If you don't want to take it easy, at least be considerate to me.
Have you made up your mind to immigrate?
- Yes. - We two will be your companions,
but we cannot leave in broad daylight. Particularly my brother, Abu al-Hakam,
must not be alerted. Let us agree to meet at a suitable place.
How about your brother, Salamah?
We thought it better if he covers up for us, so that Abu al-Hakam won't know.
When he is reassured, he will come over, God willing.
Fine. Let us meet at al-Tanadub trees of Bani Ghifar, over the valley.
God willing.
Peace be upon you.
Ugly are these faces, and God will spite them.
Be informed that I am about to immigrate.
Whoever wishes to leave behind a bereaved mother,
orphan children or a widow...
can meet me beyond this valley.
By God, you knew but you covered for him.
Upon my life, you want to join him.
Let me please you. I will bring you news of him,
so that the two of you will be in the same position.
Ayyash!
Abu al-Hakam!
Why have you followed me here?
Don't you know that I will never go back with you?
You have no authority over here. So, go back right now.
Woe to you! It is your mother, who is also our mother.
By God, we only came because of her.
We left her in a very bad condition as she is very sad for your departure.
She has vowed that she would never comb her hair
nor would seek a shade from the sun until she sees you.
Has she done that?
- Yes, by God! - Woe to you!
You seem as though you have believed them.
They only want you to go back so that they could turn you away from your faith.
Take heed.
By God, if your mother is troubled by lice, she would comb her hair,
and if she finds the heat in Makkah too much, she would sit in the shade.
How audacious you are, Umar! You intervene between brothers.
- He is my brothers. - He is my brother ahead of you.
Let's not talk about this now. You've heard what we have to say.
I don't think he is lying. She loves me more than anyone.
I'll go so that her oath is fulfilled, and I bring my money when I come back.
As for money, I'll give you half what I have, but don't go with them.
I'll go back with him and I trust my affairs to God.
If you have resolved to go, take my she-camel,
as she is a fast one. Stay on her back.
If you suspect anything from them, you can make your escape on her.
Have I lied to you? I promised you to bring you news of him
so that the two of you will be on the same footing.
Enjoy each other's company. You are closer to each other.
Yes indeed, we are closer to each other.
How benevolent you are, Umar! And what a fool I am!
- Let us chain him and lock him up. - No.
Let us send him into exile.
Neither is a good solution.
What do you suggest then, Abu al-Hakam?
We select from every clan a strong, brave young man...
and must be of noble birth.
We give each one of them a well-sharpened sword.
They would all go to him and simultaneously strike him.
They will kill him and we will get rid of him once and for all.
Thus, all clans would share in shedding his blood.
The Abd Manaf clan would then be unable to fight against us all to avenge his death.
They will be forced to accept indemnity, which we will be glad to pay.
Father, it is very quiet now.
You two know the place where I am meeting God's messenger.
I wouldn't give up the Prophet's company for the fill of the earth in gold.
We'll wait until he comes out.
Dawn is about to break.
- Ali? - Who did you think I was?
Muhammad... Where is Muhammad?
- Where is Muhammad? - I don't know. He has left.
And you were in his bed!
Where's your father?
I don't know where my father is.
I hope no one has noticed you coming.
Now, quickly tie the sack of food to my camel.
I fear the chase.
I forgot to tie this sack with a cord to hang it.
Do you have anything suitable?
We set a prize of 100 she-camels to anyone who brings him back.
Yes, 100 she-camels. Did you hear me? 100 she-camels.
By God, here they are.
He won't be harmed.
Wait for me. I want to talk to you.
I am Suraqah ibn Malik. By God, you will have nothing unpleasant from me.
What do you want from us?
Your people have put a prize of 100 camels on your friend's head.
I hoped to get the prize.
Now I know that he is protected and that no one can harm him.
If you wish I can provide you with food and other needs.
May God bless you and your money.
However, try to dissuade anyone trying to chase us.
I'll do that.
What would you say if you were to wear the bracelets of the Emperor of Persia?
You mean Khosaru of Persia?
Yes, the Prophet ordered me to tell you this when he saw you approaching.
Don't go this way. I looked everywhere around but saw no one.
I have very sharp eyesight and I know this area very well.
My horse is a great runner.
Come on, people.
Whoever has deposited something with God's messenger for safekeeping
should come to me and I will return it to him.
He has asked me to ensure that everyone get their property.
How we long to the messenger of God!
I know that God protects him
that's why I am sure nothing bad will happen to him. We have been waiting for so long.
Everything is in its due time.
The Prophet has come. The Prophet has arrived.
Umar! Umar!
Ali! The Prophet's beloved cousin and brother.
How happy I am to see you.
Now we are all here.
God's messenger will be today the happiest person for your arrival.
Take me to him. Where is he?
I think he is in the mosque he built at Qiba'. I am on my way to it.
A mosque?
Yes, it is the first mosque in which we gather for prayer, fearing no attack.
- When will he enter Yathrib? - Tomorrow or the day after.
God has willed that he will be accompanied by his brother and beloved one, Ali.
What's wrong with your feet? Couldn't you find a mount?
God has helped me, and my feet brought me here.
How good you are, you, the Prophet's cousin.
O Muhammad, O messenger of God;
O Muhammad, O messenger of God.
Messenger of God,
you are welcome in our quarters. You will have a substantial, well-equipped following.
Haven't you heard what the Prophet said:
leave the she-camel alone; she has her orders.
With us, messenger of God, you'll have men in numbers, well equipped to defend you.
God's messenger has ordered that the she-camel will only stop
where God wants her to stop. Leave her alone.
Here is my house, messenger of God. Just next to where she has sat.
Congratulations, Abu Ayyub.
God has honoured you with being the Prophet's host.
All praise be to God.
Congratulations, Abu Hubab, on the arrival of your Prophet.
- He is your Prophet. - We have nothing to do with him.
He does not belong to us Jews.
You have been for a long while telling us that a Prophet will appear at this time
and that you will follow him and be victorious. Isn't it true? Here he is.
Yes, we did. But we expected a Prophet from among us.
By the Lord of Moses, if this man brings us every sign, we won't believe in him.
Nor will I.
Abu Hubab, while we do not share the same religion,
we share hatred of the religion preached by this man.
To us, your religion is better than his.
However, we will resort to appeasement and hide our intentions,
while we scheme in secret.
Now that God's messenger has made the Muhajireen and the Ansar brothers,
every one of you knows his brother whom the Prophet has given him.
Let you all be very close, never separated except by death.
Each one of you must desire for his brother what he desires for himself.
He should favour him with good counsel and financial assistance.
You then hope that in the life to come God'll group you together as brothers in heaven.
This is a document drawn by Muhammad, the Prophet
for the believers and the Muslims from the Quraysh and Yathrib,
and whoever joins them and takes part in their struggle...
They are all one nation, distinguished from all other people.
Pledges of protection given under an oath apply to all.
The least distinguished among the believers may offer a pledge
of protection which is binding on all of them.
Believers are one another's allies against all people.
Anyone from among the Jews who joins us shall have our support
and equal rights with us, suffering no oppression
and fearing no alliance against them...
The Jews shall bear their expenses
and the Muslims shall bear theirs.
They are required to render support against anyone,
who fights any party to this agreement.
How beautiful!
According to this new treaty, we are all now under his authority,
while we were the masters in our forts and districts.
By the Lord of Moses, things have been turned upside down.
We used to consider ourselves above those Arabs who worshipped idols.
We used to say: we have a book to read,
and prophets whose legacy we cherished.
Now they say to us that they have a book being revealed by God,
just like the Torah was revealed to Moses,
but this book is the final one that puts a seal to all divine messages.
It is for all mankind.
They also claim to have a prophet who is Moses' brother.
He receives the archangel who addressed Moses,
but he is the last in the line of prophethood.
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