Let him then call upon the henchmen of his council the members of his council nādin — a place of assembly where people gather to talk. He Abū Jahl had said to the Prophet s in reproof having forbidden him from prayer ‘You are well aware that there is none in this town who has recourse to as large a council of men as I do. Verily I shall fill this entire valley with mature steeds and young men in battle against you if you so wish!’
