In reply the Prophet recited this verse from the Holy Qur'an...

In reply the Prophet recited this verse from the Holy Qur'an: "Say: I am only a mortal like you; it is revealed to me that your god is one Allah, therefore whoever hopes to meet his Lord, he should do good deeds, and not join any one in the service of his Lord.

" (18:110) Ataba was very moved to hear this and returning to the Quraish saying, "From Mohammad (S.A.W.), I have heard words which did not at all sound a poem nor witchcraft!" He advised the Quraish to leave him on his own and added "Mohammed grew up among you and has always been most trustworthy and of good character. Now that he has come out with a message of one God, it is not fair to accuse him of witchcraft or lying. Do not molest him…