Taif

Once they begin, they could snowball and reach the major cities of the Hejaz, including Jeddah, Mecca, Taif, and Medina.

The bazaars are well supplied with food-stuffs imported by sea, and fruit and vegetables from Taif and Wadi Fatima.

The inhabitants of Taif endeavoured to make terms, so that the change might be less abrupt.

Harried by the sword during their retreat, Malik and the remains of his army managed to find safety in the fortified town of Taif.

Urged on by the spur of victory, the Prophet pursued the fugitives to the foot of the ramparts of Taif and tried to take the town.

Arriving in the Hijaz, they added dates from Yasrib or Taif.