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had never taken any notice of them
before, but this time he prepared
food for them and insisted that they
all join him for a meal. He watched
them, carefully scanning each face,
then he said, “
But I asked for all of
you to join me for a meal!
”
“
O Bahira!” replied, Abu Talib, “We
are all present.
”
“
I don’t think so!
” said Bahira.
“
Well, there is a little boy who came
with us who is playing by the
camels,
” replied Abu Talib.
Bahira asked them to bring him to
join them. When Muhammad
appeared, the monk asked, “
Whose
son is he?
”
“
Mine
,” replied Abu Talib protective-
ly.
“
No, you are not telling the truth,
”
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