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14 that of the body. Nor for that matter is any human being impure in this sense. Bodily speaking all human beings are pure and have the right to free access to the holiest of holy places. 15 Mu h ayyi s ah ra , one of the companions of the Prophet sa , was killed in Khaiber. His heirs filed a suit for blood money before the Holy Prophet sa. The Holy Prophet sa asked them if they could swear to the identity of the murderer. They replied: "O Prophet sa of Allah, we did not happen to be present at the time of murder, how can we testify on oath". The Prophet sa replied: "You cannot claim damages without proof. The only alternative that remains under the law is that the Jews of Khaiber whom you suspect, should fifty times plead not guilty to the charge to clear their position. " The heirs of the late companion said: "The Jews are not reliable, they can easily make false statements and swear to their truth". The Holy Prophet sa declared: "Then I can ’ t do more than this, because the Quranic law does not allow any discrimination".