The Treaty of Hudaybiya had just been signed. Abu Jandal, who had become a Muslim secretly, knew that the Muslims were around Makkah and ran away. He took refuge in Muslims. However, one of the articles of the agreement made it necessary to return the Makkans who took refuge in Muslims. Makkan delegates wanted that article to be applied. The Muslims were very sorry but they had promised. Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) addressed Abu Jandal,

"O Abu Jandal! Be patient. We cannot break our promise. Allah will soon show you a way."

They returned Abu Jandal to Makkah.