"In practical terms, the boycott imposed by the Quraysh meant a great deal of hardship which was equally endured by men, women, and children. For three years, the Hashimites were practically prevented from buying anything on the open market, even food for their families. The following report by Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas provides a glimpse of the suffering of the Muslims in this period: "I went out one night to relieve myself. The urine fell over something which crackled. I picked it up. It was a piece of camel skin which had dried. I washed it well before burning it and mixing it thoroughly with water. It was my food for three days," (Muhammad, Man and Prophet, pg. 168)

Ya Allah nourish us with Your love and imaan and fortify us through hardship and struggle.