 On his way from the visit, Muhammad asked al-Akhnas for protection, but he refused.Al-Akhnas and the Banu Zuhrah were with the Meccan as part of the escort that preceded the Battle of Badr, but since he believed the caravan to be safe, he did not join Quraish on their way to a festival in Badr.He together with Banu Zuhrah returned, so these two clans were never present in the battle.