Holy Prophet Muhammad and His Teachings — Page 25
25 of another?" Disappointed in this, they asked him to restrain his nephew from preaching the. Unity of God and the iniquity of Idol-worship. . Thereupon Abu Talib sent for Muhammad and asked him whether he could not please the chief men of Mecca by conforming to their wishes. . He replied "Uncle, I owe you a deep debt of gratitude, but even for your sake I cannot forsake God. If you are afraid of the hostility of the people you may leave me to myself, but I must preach the Truth which God has revealed. I cannot sit silent and witness the ruin to me. of my people. ”. The Tempting Offers. . The Meccans next resorted to cajolery and entreaty. They deputed a chief to approach the. Holy Prophet and to request him not to disturb the peace of the town, suggesting at the same time that if his object was to gain honor, they were willing to acclaim him as the most honored citizen of Mecca; if he desired wealth they were ready to make him the wealthiest citizen of. Mecca bv making up a large contribution for