Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 390
CHAPTER 17 The Prophet sa as a Summoner to All a h 390 Rome' (great person of Rome). He started the letter by referring to the common values of Islam and Christianity and praying for his acceptance of the guidance. H u du r sa gave him the good news of double reward, in case of his becoming a Muslim. The first reward for his belief in Jesus and second for believing in the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. He gave him good news, as well as warning him that in the case of his rejection of this message, the sins of his people would fall on him. Herqal, the emperor of Rome, showing obeisance, took the letter seriously and placed it safely in a gold box. He investigated the matter further by enquiring from an Arab delegation. This delegation had gone to Syria on a trade mission, under the leadership of Ab u Sufy a n. He told Ab u Sufy a n that if the answers he gave in reply to his questions were in fact true, then the writer of the letter would certainly conquer his country. Caesor further said that if it were possible for him, he would present himself and wash the feet of this Prophet. Later on when Herqal after planning astutely, presented this claim of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa to the chiefs of his people, they rejected it tenaciously. This scared Herqal and he did not dare to accept Islam. 65 Acceptance of Islam by Farwah ra bin ‘Amar, a Rome ruler The ability to believe depends on a