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35 among themselves to identify the swiftest camel among them, which they tethered nearby. Perceiving this, the Holy Prophet s as inquired, ‘What is this?’ They responded, ‘O Messenger of Allah s as , we are few and the enemies are many. We fear that all of us may be martyred; it is not our own life that concerns us, but rather the possibility of any harm befalling you. If we die, Islam would not suffer in the least, but its very survival and existence is bound to your life. Hence, it is imperative for us to ensure your safety. O Messenger of Allah s as , we have appointed Abu Bakr for your protection and tied this swift camel near you. If, God forbid, we all fall in battle, you can mount the camel and ride to Madinah. Some of our brothers are back in Madinah. They are those who did not know about the battle and would have joined us if they had known. Find your way to them. They will provide security and protect you from the enemy. ’ 7 What a glorious sacrifice made by the companions. In comparison, the disciples of Jesus as were not even in the same league. The companions had immense love for Prophet Muhammad s as , but this did not make 7 Seerat Ibn Hishaam , Vol. 2, p. 15, published in Eygpt, 1295 Hijri [Publishers]