Holy Prophet Muhammad and His Teachings — Page 19
13 case, the conduct of his enemies, was influenced his family by unwillingness to give offence to which was universally respected in Mecca. . Nevertheless, he was often abused and ashes and rubbish were thrown upon him when he used to be prostrate in prayer. Once when he was in this position, an enemy of his, placed his foot upon him neck, and kept him pinned in that position for a long time. On one occasion when he went to the Mosque for prayers, a cloth was put round his neck, and an attempt was made to strangle him by twisting the cloth,. His Teachings. . In spite of all this opposition the Holy Prophet (n whom be peace and the blessings of. God) continued his propoganda Wherever he found a few men sitting together he would go and teach them that God was One, that there was no other God besides Him, neither in. Heaven nor on Earth; that he had neither son nor daughter; He begat not, nor was He begotten; that they should put their faith in Him and worship Him and pray to Him alone; that He