The Quraysh Boycott Begins

The pressure was no longer informal. <break time="0.8s" /> Quraysh moved to make it binding. <break time="0.8s" /> A decision was taken

by their leaders. <break time="0.8s" /> Not spoken quietly. <break time="0.8s" /> But written. <break time="0.8s" /> An agreement was drawn up. <break time="0.8s" />

Its purpose was clear. <break time="0.8s" /> To isolate Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). <break time="0.8s" />

And those who supported him. <break time="0.8s" /> No trade. <break time="0.8s" /> No marriage. <break time="0.8s" /> No social ties. <break time="0.8s" />

Until the message was abandoned. <break time="0.8s" /> Or its bearer surrendered. <break time="0.8s" /> The document was displayed publicly. <break time="0.8s" />

So all tribes would comply. <break time="0.8s" /> This was not anger. <break time="0.8s" /> It was calculation. <break time="0.8s" /> Hardship was now

official policy. <break time="0.8s" /> Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) did not compromise. <break time="0.8s" /> Those with him

did not abandon him. <break time="0.8s" /> They prepared to endure together. <break time="0.8s" /> Allah reminded them