Stories from Early Islam — Page 88
88 One of the few experienced fighters in the Muslim force was Abdur-Rahman bin Auf. He was happy because the day, he was longing for, had come. He could now show his skill and valour on the battlefield. As the Holy Prophet saw arranged the Muslims for the bat- tle, Abdur-Rahman looked towards his sides and was greatly disappointed to see two young boys on either side of him. He felt exposed on both sides and would have to take good care of himself. As he was contemplating the situation, one of the boys nudged him and said, ‘Uncle, where is Abu Jahl, who used to persecute the Holy Prophet saw and harass the Muslims?’ Abdur-Rahman had not yet shown him Abu Jahl, when the boy on the other side whispered the same question in his ear. Abdur-Rahman raised his finger in order to point out Abu Jahl,