‘the intelligence corps’ of the madinese army reported to the prophet [pbuh] that a bloody encounter with the makkans was inescapable, and that a daring step in this context had to be taken, or else the forces of evil would violate the inviolable and would consequently manage to undermine the noble cause of the islam and tread upon its faithful adherents. the muslims were afraid that the pagan makkans would march on and start the war activities within the headquarters of islam, madinah. a move of such nature would certainly damage and produce an infamous impact on the dignity and stance of the muslims.