Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 779
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 779 roast lambs to him. She sent a message through her maid as there was shortage of cattle at that time, so she was sending only a meager offering and requested him to accept it. Our Holy master who never failed to repay a kindness, prayed for blessings in Hind's herd of sheep. This prayer was accepted by All a h in a magnanimous way. Hind's herd increased so much that it became difficult to control and manage it. Hind was enamoured with H u du r sa 's love. She used to say, "There was a time when your household was the most contemptible for me, now it is most honourable and dear to me. " 23 Those who allege that Islam was spread by the sword, can they explain, which sword conquered the hearts of ‘Ikrimah and Hind? It was undoubtedly the unique kindness of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa which won the hearts. Kindness to Safw a n, an Enemy of Islam Safw a n bin Umayyah was one of those chiefs of Makkah who, fought with Muslims all through their lives. He was the one who participated in the attack on the Muslims along with Kh a lid bin Wal i d. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa even then did not announce any punishment for him. After the victory of Makkah, he was ashamed of his deeds and ran away to Yemen. He did not hope for forgiveness. His uncle Hadrat ‘Umair bin Wahab ra requested the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa "O Messenger of