This compelled ‘Ali to leave his place where he was...

This compelled ‘Ali to leave his place where he was deterring the pagan forces from following Amr by crossing the Moat. Responding to Amr's challenge he left that place temporarily to be defended by the few who were with him. He neared Amr and asked him to face him in a duel. Amr arrogantly replied: "Why son of my brother (Amr was a friend of Abu Talib father of ‘Ali)?

By God I would not like to kill you." ‘Ali replied: "But by God I would love to kill you." A short but extremely violent duel between the two heroes took place. ‘Ali…