Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 606
CHAPTER 24 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's Amiability in Wars 606 teachings of Islam. H u du r sa could take Bil a l ra 's revenge by beheading his enemies. The same Bilal who was humiliated and tortured in the streets of Makkah, his flag was declared a place of peace and safety. In this way H u du r sa forgave his enemies and consoled his companion. What an amazing sight it was when Bil a l ra was proclaiming, "O the people of Makkah, come under my flag, you will be given peace. " What a great honour for Bil a l ra which his master awarded him. His tormentors would be pardoned if they seek his refuge. This pure example is a proof of the establishment of human dignity. Efforts to Avoid Bloodshed The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa advised his commanders not to initiate a fight. They were forbidden to fight unless fighting was imposed on them. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa entered Makkah from the North side of Makkah where graves of Ab u Ta lib and Hadrat Khad i jah ra were situated. In this way at the time of victory he remembered his past supporters as well. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa instructed his experienced general, Kh a lid bin Wal i d ra to enter Makkah from the lower North side. Here ‘Ikramah bin Ab i Jahal and his companions attacked the Muslims and martyred two soldiers. 66 The total number of Quraish killed is