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20 the richest man amongst us. If you want to become a leader, we will make you our king. If you want to have a pretty wife, we can find you the most beautiful in all Arabia. ” The Prophet replied, “O Quresh, I do not want any of these things. I am a Prophet of God. I have been sent to you with a message. If you hear me, it will be to your good. If you do not I will patiently wait on the Lord. ” The Quresh then asked him to change the dry sands of Mecca into green gardens. He said, “I am only a Prophet and servant of God. But if you obey God, you will have the best of this world and of the life to come. ” The Quresh then said, “Then bring on us the punishment of God. ” Finally they decided to finish him. Next day Abu Jahl stood outside the Kaaba with a big stone in his hand. But when he saw the Holy Prophet, he felt too frightened to use it. The Boycott The Quresh next decided to boycott the Prophet, his family and friends. They agreed in writing on the cruel step. The document was placed in the Kaaba. The Banu Hashim the family