On the other hand the disturbances and rebellions that were...

On the other hand the disturbances and rebellions that were arising on all sides served to warn him that the situation in the entire Arabian peninsula might collapse; the people might change their attitudes altogether leading to the disappearance of Islam. He was in addition threatened by the existence of the Hypocrites in Madinah who had grown in strength after the death of the Prophet peace and blessings be upon him and his family.

The Muslims at that time were like a flock of sheep stranded by a flood on a dark winter's night surrounded by bloodthirsty wolves and predators. "Musaylamah al-Kadhdhab Talhah b. Khuwaylid and Sijah the daughter of al-Harith together with the rabble that had gathered around them…