ABUJAHL headed a group of Pagan Arabs, and went to ABUTALIB who was then the chief of GHORAISH, and the prophet's uncle, and said:-

      ``Your nephew Mohammad hurts Arabs by despising our idols. Tell him to stop or else, we too may abuse his Lord and injure him.''

      The uncle summond his nephew. When the prophet entered the room, he saw no one around his uncle except several of the chief idolaters. Instead of the customary salutation he said greetings to those who follow the guidance of God! He then sat in a corner.

      ABUTALIB explained to him what was going on. In answer, the Messenger of God said:- ``Are they willing to agree on one word with me, through which they may attain superiority and rulership over the whole Arab?''

      ABUTALIB said:- ``Yes of course. Say what that word is?'' Our prophet said:- ``That you admit there is no god of whatever kind, except Allah.'' The prophet then added that; the idols are the source of your social lag, and a hindrance of progress.

      When the audience heard that, they put their finger in their ear, and went out, full of rage.

      Then the above passage of the Sureh was revealed to our prophet.