Al Mizan- Vol 6 Chapter 3 (42-120)

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The Christians had come to Medina to argue with the Prophet not just because he believed that Jesus son of Mary was the servant and messenger of God. They had taken upon themselves to come up to Medina because, in addition to claiming those things about Jesus, he had called and invited them to believe likewise.

This call, this mission, was the main reason why they had come in delegation for an argument. Consequently, when the Prophet came to the appointed place of imprecation, bringing with him the four personalities, it was because of that claim and that call together. Thus these personalities were his partners in his mission, as they had been his partners in his claim