approved and prayed to Allah to grant Sa’ad a high place in heaven. The women and children were herded to the city. That night, the prisoners were left on the vast field. Then they were offered a choice to convert to Islam and declare that Mohammad (sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) was the promised prophet and save their lives. But the prisoners didn’t fear for their lives. They agreed to die than abandon their age-old faith. And so, the seven hundred of them spent the night reciting from the Book, giving each other strength and comfort. Meanwhile, the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) ordered his men
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