Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 330
CHAPTER 17 The Prophet sa as a Summoner to All a h 330 progeny of Qu s ayy," then he called the names of smaller tribes. At first people could see no danger from any side but when they realized that it was Muhammad who was calling, they gathered on mount S af a. Those who could not come themselves sent their representatives to investigate. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa addressed them in the words; "I am a Warner. My position and yours is like a person who sees an invading enemy and goes to warn his kinsmen. He is worried that his people would not believe in what he tells them and starts to shout out aloud to every one for help. " At that time the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa , in order to judge their opinion said, "If I tell you that an army is about to attack you from behind this hill, would you trust me? "They replied, "Why not, we will believe in what you say, as we have never known you uttering a lie, we have always found you truthful. " Then the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa said, "I call you to God and warn you of His chastisement. " He added, "God has commanded me to convey this message to my close relatives. So take heed, I do not have the ability to provide you with worldly gains and I cannot secure any share in the life hereafter for you. I only ask you to declare Kalimah Tau hi d ّٰ اﻻ اH ﻻاﻟ. " At this point Ab u Lahab rose up using derogatory