Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 607
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 607 stated to be ten to twenty eight. If the non- believers had not put up resistance, the fatalities could have been avoided. 67 Sir William Muir has also written about it. He writes: "Muhammad divided his army in four sections and instructed them to enter the city from different sides. They were given strict instructions to fight only in defence or when fighting was imposed on them. " 68 It was the result of these instructions that only a few non-believers were killed. Even this small loss of life in achieving such a grand victory, saddened the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. 69 H u du r sa called his general Kh a lid bin Wal i d ra for an explanation as to whyin the wake of strict instructions of not starting a fight, this bloodshed had happened? When he was informed of the circumstances, the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa , said. 'This seems to be the will of God,' and resigned himself to His will. 70 The Amazing Modesty and Humility The scene of our master and Prophet sa entering Makkah was amazing. The whole city was impatient to see a glimpse of this great conqueror. They were expecting that the victorious commander would enter Makkah,