An Outline of Early Islamic History — Page 34
34 yet far off. The drums of war could be heard from a distance. The Ansar treated the Muhajirs with great kindness. The gave the equal share in their trade, in their gardens and in their crops. The Prophet formed bonds of brotherhood between two groups. One Ansari and one Muhajir were made brothers. The Muhajirs started business. Some grew well off. They all lived as good Muslims loving one another like real brothers. The Medina Pact Next the Prophet made a pact with the Jews and the other tribes of Medina. It was agreed that both non - Muslims and Muslims should live peacefully. Both should enjoy freedom of faith. Both would respect life and property. In all disputes the Prophet was to be Judge. Nobody was to go to war without his consent. Parties to the pact were to fight together against their enemies. Both agreed to defend Medina. The Jews promised not to aid the Quresh or their friends. Islam now had a state and a government. It had now a law and it had a head, the Prophet. Meccans Prepare for War The Quresh were very furious. The Prophet had escaped. His friends had found refuge in Medina. Islam had found a home. It had found a following. They decided to fight. So they began to get ready. They made friends with many tribes. They sent their agents a ll over Arabia to war against the Prophet. They wrote a letter to the people of Medina which said: