Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 590
CHAPTER 24 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's Amiability in Wars 590 Most of the Companions were in a similar state of mind. ‘Umar ra had represented their feelings. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa on the other hand was steadfast like a mountain. Only Hadrat Ab u Bakr ra whole-heartedly sided with the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa and was advising Hadrat ‘Umar ra to obey the Messenger of God. "By God he is truthful; do not let your allegiance be shaken. " Hadrat ‘Umar ra used to say in later years. ""I have tried to do many good deeds to make amends for the trial, I suffered at H udaibiyah. May All a h forgive my digression. " After the treaty was written, the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa told his Companions to slaughter their animals in the plain of H udaibiyah. The Companions were frozen with grief and stunned with shock. They stood there motionless. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa repeated his order three times but no one acted upon it. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa went to Ummul-Mu’min i n, Hadrat Umme Salamah ra 's tent and despondently told her that his Companions were reluctant to obey him. She said, "O Messenger of God, if you want them to slaughter their animals, then go and quietly slaughter your animal. " Hadrat Umme Salamah ra 's advice proved extremely sound. The grief stricken Companions wanted a lead. As soon as the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa