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The polytheists wanted to make peace with our Master Muhammad [s], for Islam spread quickly.
For example, Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib became Muslim because Abu Jahal mistreated the Prophet [s]. Then Umar bin al-Khattab, the bitter enemy of Islam, became Muslim, too. For this reason, the Muslims were certain of their big power.
During that time, the Emperor welcomed the Muslim immigrants to his country. So, his people revolted against him.
The Muslims thought of coming back to Makkah so as not to put al-Najashy in a critical situation. In the meantime, they heard about the truce between the Muslims and the polytheists.
After three months in Habasha, the Muslims decided to come back to Makkah. The Muslims were seen off by the Habashian people. They were pleased with the emperor. So, they wished him victory over his enemies.
Before the Muslims reached Makkah, they had heard bad news. The news was that the Quraish were still unjust. They went on persecuting and torturing the Muslims.
Thus, the immigrants had two choices - either going back to al-Habasha or entering Makkah and suffering torture. Some immigrants preferred going to al-Habasha, and some preferred entering Makkah.
Mus'ab preferred entering Makkah and suffering torture.
Mus'ab went home to know his mother's opinion. His mother was still stubborn. She tried to imprison him again, but he left the house. His eyes were filled with tears.
Mus'ab wanted his mother to become a Muslim. He wanted her to open her eyes to see the light of faith.
But her final answer was:
I don't want the people to say that I've preferred my son's religion to my father's one.