Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 230
CHAPTER 11 Trustworthy Prophet sa 's Integrity and Honesty 230 ever wrangled". 9 During the siege of Khyber, a severe test of honouring the trust occurred. One Jewish shepherd accepted Islam and the decision about his flock had to be taken. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa decided to safeguard the trust, which was in the care of this shepherd. H u du r sa was willing to let his Companions suffer hunger and starvation than let his standards of trustworthiness fall. These sheep could have provided much needed food for months for the Muslim Army during this long siege. Displaying magnificent contentment, he ordered the sheep to be driven towards the castle. He said, "God will deliver them to their owner". The newly converted slave acted accordingly. The sheep reached the castle and their owners let them in. Glory be to All a h, in war when every tactic is justified, how strictly the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa adhered to the principles of trustworthiness. 10 Even in these days of civilization, possession of the enemy's property is considered lawful. Has the modern cultured world ever witnessed such an event that during the war, the enemy's cattle and goods are available and are returned to the enemy after having got their custody? It has never happened and on the contrary it is considered lawful to plunder the property of the enemy's wealth. Our lives be scarified for this ‘Chief of