Suhayl ibn Amr

Suhayl ibn Amr was a prominent man among the Quraish, being known as the khatib or orator of the tribe. Clever and articulate, his opinion carried a heavy weight among his tribe. He was to play a major role in concluding the famous truce of Hudaybiyyah.

Quotes

 * 'I do not know either 'The Merciful, or the Compassionate'. Write: 'In the name of God'.
 * in negotiating Treaty of Hudaybiyyah (628)
 * 'If I accepted you as the Messenger of God, I would not have been hostile to you. Write: Only your name and the name of your father'.
 * in negotiating Treaty of Hudaybiyyah (628)