After residing in Batn Nahl for a period of time, our Holy Prophet (PBUH) headed towards Mecca. He knew that the Quraysh would not allow him to easily enter the city. For that reason, he had to acquire patronage from someone so he could enter Mecca in accordance with the tradition of the time. Upon coming to Hira, he sent someone on his behalf to request Mut’im bin Adiyy’s patronage. Mut’im accepted; he armed his sons, and together with them went to Hira to take our Holy Prophet (PBUH) and bring him to Mecca. 1

The polytheists were angered by Mut’im’s actions but did not say anything. The Master of the Universe (PBUH) circumambulated the Kaba amid the polytheists’ glares that were filled with much enmity, prayed two rakahs there; then, he went to his home from there. Throughout their lives, our Holy Prophet (PBUH) and the rest of the Muslims never forgot this kind gesture practiced by Mutim bin Adiyy, who was a polytheist. Our Holy Prophet (PBUH) even reminisced of this incident upon the Muslims’ victory against the polytheists in the Battle of Badr.

Mutim’s son, Jabir, came to Madina to speak on behalf of the slaves that were captured during Badr. After listening to Jabir’s request, our Holy Prophet (PBUH) said, “If your father Mut’im had been alive and made a request on behalf of these men, I would have undoubtedly handed them over to Mut’im.” 2

1. Ibn Sa'd, Tabaqat: 1/212; Balazuri, Ansab: 1/237
2. Bukhari, 4/83