When night arrived, and darkness spread across the land, then as decided, the Quraish surrounded Rasulullah’s (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) house, planning to attack him when he exits his home. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) instructed Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) saying, “Wear my green shawl and lie down on my bed. Do not fear, as no harm will come to you.”