Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 714
CHAPTER 28 The Holy Prophet Mu h ammad's courtesy towards Neighbours and Friends 714 recommendations for anyone, it would be accepted. 25 Hadrat S a ’ib states; On the day of the conquest of Makkah, Hadrat ‘Uthm a n ra took me to H u du r sa. He introduced me to him by saying complimentary words about me. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa said, "You need not tell me a great deal about S a ’ib, I know him from the times before Islam, he used to be my friend. " 26 Conquest of Makkah and loyalty to the People of Mad i nah A unique emotional scene was witnessed at the time when the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa and his Companions were enjoying the victory of Makkah. Some of his An sa r devotees started to entertain the apprehension which made their hearts sink. They were afraid that the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa might make Makkah, his homeland, his permanent residence. These apprehensions started to turn into talk. They were saying that the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa had treated the people of Makkah with extreme kindness which reflected his love for his hometown. If this love dominated his heart and he decided to stay in Makkah, what would happen to them. It is said that love gives rise to thousands of suspicions. These apprehensions reflected An sa r's love for the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. This was the time to console and