He endeavoured to escape the persecution in Mecca by taking refuge in Taif, but was so badly treated there when his views became known, that he was glad to return, and upon promising to confine his proselytising efforts to strangers, was allowed to stay under the protection of one of the leading citizens.
"Mohammed, The Prophet of Islam"
H. E. E. Hayes
Far to the left rose the blue peaks of Taif, and the mountain road, a white thread upon the nearer heights, was pointed out to me.
"Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah"
Sir Richard Francis Burton
When I was at Meccah all were in a ferment, the Sharif having, it is said, insisted upon the Pasha leaving Taif.
"Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah"
Sir Richard Francis Burton