Holy Prophet Muhammad and His Teachings — Page 31
31. Mecca. The Holy Prophet had however, been warned of the danger by God, and he left. Mecca the same night in the company of Abu. Biкr, and journeyed to Medina. The people of. Medina readily accepted his doctrine and within a short ti ne almost all of them became Muslims. . They chose the Holy Prophet as their King, and thus the cornerstone which the builders' of his town • had rejected' became the crown of the. State of Medina. . Elected King of Medina. . At King of Medina also, his occupation was the teaching and instruction of the people, and he never gave up his simple mode of life. He spent his time in calling men to the worship of. One God, and teaching them the moral and social ordinances of Islam. He personally led the five daily prayers in the Mosque, settled all disputes that arose among the members of the community, and devoted time and attention to the promotion of the national welfare, for instance, in matters relating to commerce, education and hygiene, He paid special attention to