Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 401
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 401 and she will circuit the Ka‘bah," Then he further said, "The third reason for your hesitation could be that we do not have kingship. By God, great palaces would be conquered. The time of glory and victory of Islam is very near. " Hearing this persuasive speech ‘Ad i accepted Islam. 75 3-Visit of Farw a h delegation The chief of Farwah, in defiance of the kings of Kindah brought his delegation to see the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. These people suffered heavy loss of life in the battle with the Hamd a n tribe which took place before the advent of Islam. This battle was known as 'Yaumur-Radm' meaning the day of destruction. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa expressed his sympathy and said, "Your people suffered greatly in this war. " He replied, "O Messenger of God, a tribe who suffers such destruction and loss of life, surely feels deep sorrow. " The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa commented that as a result of that calamity, your people have the good fortune of accepting Islam. After his acceptance of Islam, H u du r sa appointed him as chief of that tribe. 76 4-Arrival of delegation of Kindah A delegation of people of Kindah comprising of sixty members under the leadership of their chief Ash‘ath bin Qais came to see the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. They