Uthman ibn al-Huwayrith came to a dramatic halt after the Meccans suddenly decided to reject his proposition. Muhammad ibn Habib, a 9th-century Muslim historian, lists Uthman as one of the only two practicing Christians in Mecca during the lifetime of Muhammad. Another 9th-century historian, Ya'qubi, compiled a list to the same effect several years later. Uthman's son was a polytheist who joined the Quraysh tribe in their campaign against the Muslims in the Battle of Badr in 624. Uthman ibn al-Huwayrith Uthman ibn al-Huwayrith () was an Arab of the Quraysh who converted to Christianity. After revolting against idol worship in Mecca in
Battle of the Lake of Antioch English supply fleet at St Symeon in March 1098, combined with the victory against Radwan boosted moral and enabled the crusaders to tighten the screw on Antioch and continue the siege. Battle of the Lake of Antioch The Battle of the Lake of Antioch took place on 9 February 1098 during the First Crusade. As the Crusaders were besieging Antioch, word reached the Crusader camp that a large relief force led by Radwan, the Seljuq ruler of Aleppo, was on the way. Bohemond of Taranto gathered all remaining horses and marched in the night to ambush the Muslim army. After