Habab then suggested he knew of a better plan, and suggested they move further toward the enemy, make a reservoir of water from the next well and then fill it with sand - leaving the Muslim army able to withdraw to their trough for refreshment but the Quraish finding themselves unable to reach water.
Habab put forth another idea, recommending that they approach the enemy more closely, gather water from the nearest well, and then cover it in sand. This would enable the Muslim forces to return to their water source while preventing the Quraish from obtaining any water.