The heathens of Mecca conspired to get rid of the prophet some how; possibly to exile, or imprison, him in an isolated place; so as to prevent him going any further in his spiritual revolution:ِ

      ``They sought to uproot you from the land of Mecca and either to exile you or keep you some where in jail and if not possible to stop your endeavour to slay you. In that case, they themselves would not remain long after you, and God would punish them severely.''

      In the case of our prophet Mohammad (AS) and those apostles who were sent before him, the heathens planned to uproot them from their lands, or to stop their progress some how by having them killed, or expelled. In doing that, they considered not the plans of God, and in fact were digging their own graves. As the above verses imply, if they could succeed in their evil plan they would not remain long after frustrating their apostles.

      In the case of our prophet, the Pagans of Quraish were fortunate enough that the prophet himself had decided to emigrate, in order to change his field of combat, because a great many of the inhabitants of YASRIB had been converted and sincerely believed in his Message. On the other hand, the Meccans, never dared to proceed to slay the prophet, although they frequently threatened to do that. This was because the HASHIMITES, in Mecca were the most powerful clan among the other tribes. The prophet himself too, among his followers and disciples, though not many; were so important as to be taken highly in account; because they were very sincere and faithful to the Messenger of God. Almost everybody knew that, killing Mohammad, would be vengeful a crime, and could cause a fearful bloodshed. So the pagans only did their best to neutralize the effects of the prophet's teachings and preaching, and frightening his ordinary followers, like BALÄL, YÄSIR, AMMÄR, and his mother. Their harsh persecution was not applied to important Muslims like ABUBEKR, OTHMÄN, and OMAR. In spite of that precautions observed by the pagans, when the prophet found himself compelled to leave his home town and emigrate to Medina, it took no long after his escape or exile, that all those who had an important role in the prophet's emigration, were all either killed, badly injured, or were taken as captives in the Battle of Badr; and the promise of God came to pass, that:ِ

      ``They sought to uproot you from the land (MECCA), in order to expel you from it.'' In that case, they would not remain after but a little. (AND GOD'S WRATH WOULD SEIZE THEM)