A Study on the Contract between Khozae and Abdolmotalleb and its Effect on the Relationship with Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)

Considering the tribal life of Arabs in the ignorance era, awareness from the news of the tribes and their roles related to the social development can be helpful to better appreciate the events of that time. The main issue of the present research is the incvestigation of reasons for making contract between Khozae and Abdolmotalleb tribes and its effect on the relationship between Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and Khozae. The findings of research, based on the libraruy primary spources, illuminate that this contract is considered as a kind of political and social convergence. Following the disqagereement between Abdolmotalleb and his uncle, Nofel Ibn e- Abd e- Manaf, on the possession of his properties and positions, he made a friendly relationship with Khozae tribe to strengthen his position in Mecca, since Khozae were considered as an important tribe beside Quraish and Kinana due to their population, facilities and social position. Thanks to the provision of the commercial benefits and restaoration of authority, and considering the respectable character of Abdolmotalleb, Bani Khozae deemed the contract to be effective and welcomed his sugession. This contract was so effective on the affectionate and respectful relationship between Khozae and Prophet mohammad and it led to their support of Prophetic invitation.