Minorities in an Islamic State — Page 65
65 The Holy Prophet sa had a servant who was a Jew. Once he fell ill. When the Holy Prophet sa came to know of his illness, he visited him. His father was also with him. After enquiring about his health the Holy Prophet sa preached Islam to him. The servant looked towards his father as if asking permission from him. At this his father giving permission said: 'Accept what Muhammad says'. So he accepted Islam and recited the Kalimah i. The Holy Prophet sa exclaimed in delight: 'Praise be to Allah Who saved him from the Fire'. 73 Once coming back from an expedition the Holy Prophet sa , ordered the army to halt for a brief rest. Tired after the fight and the long journey, the Muslims lay down for rest wherever they found any shade from the sun. The Holy Prophet sa also found a tree, hung his sword with the tree and went to sleep. An idolater, an enemy of the Prophet sa was following the Muslims seeking such an opportunity. Taking the sword in his hand, he awoke the Holy Prophet sa and asked him mockingly: 'Muhammad now who can save you from me'? The Holy Prophet sa calmly replied, "Allah". Overwhelmed with the calm manner of the Holy Prophet sa the enemy started trembling and i Profession of َّ ل م َل َّ الل ــہَّ لإ م لإل ٌ ہ مـحَّـمَّـد م رَّسـوْلالل ِ ہ i. e. There is none worthy of wo r ship except Allah and Muhammad is His Messenger.