Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 383
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 383 other religion was more loathsome to me than your religion but today it is the most lovable amongst the religions of the world. By God, no other town was more detestable to me than your town but today it is more lovable for me than any other town. When your battalion arrested me, I was going for ‘Umrah. Now what are your instructions for me?" The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa expressed his pleasure on hearing these expressions. He gave Thum a mah ra glad tidings of success in this world and the world hereafter and allowed him to perform ‘Umrah. When he went to Makkah for ‘Umrah someone remarked that he had become ' Sa b i ', meaning he had accepted a new religion. Thum a mah ra replied, "No, I have become a Muslim and believe in Mu h ammad, the Messenger of God. Listen carefully, by God you would not receive even one grain of cereal from Yam a mah unless the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's gives me permission. " 58 After the victory of Makkah, the important chiefs were impressed by the compassionate heart of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa and his favours and accepted Islam. The details of such incidents are listed under the headings of the ‘Excellent Character’ and 'spending in the way of All a h’. Preaching to the Jews of Mad i nah Before the arrival of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa three large Jewish tribes were