as well as in later historical writing, witnessed major changes in his style of leadership and in the shape of the community of believers. Muhammad’s prominence in the new setting gave prestige to the community. As the group increased, so did the demands on Muhammad’s administrative time and skill, so that what began as spiritual leadership gradually grew into a more comprehensive oversight. During the “Medinan period,” the Muslims also took up arms against the Quraysh and fought a number of battles
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