Like Abu Jahl, his friend Waleed was conscious of the truth, preached by Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) but also like him, he was fond of ridiculing the divine message. It was even said that he had earlier considered accepting Islam after listening to the holy prophet recite a certain Qur’anic verse and he had commented thus:
It is certainly full of ecstasy; sweet to the hearing; its
background is cool and fruitful.
