Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 391
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 391 person's good nature and blessing of God. Herqal was the emperor of a great kingdom, yet he gave preference to the world and was afraid to accept Islam. While his subordinate ruler accepted the message when it was conveyed to him. Farwah ra was a governor of Rome over the Arab lands. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa wrote a letter, propagating Islam. Farwah sent his emissary and informed the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa of his acceptance of Islam. He sent presents of mules, horses and expensive outfits (which had golden embroidery) to the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. When the emperor of Rome came to know of Farwah's acceptance of Islam, he imprisoned him and continually threatened him. He offered to reinstate him, in the event of his renegading from Islam. Farwah ra , an embodiment of steadfastness sent this reply to the king, "I would never renegade from the faith of Muhammad and you are well aware that Jesus gave the news of this Prophet, but you do not accept Islam, lest your kingdom is taken from you," The emperor of Rome martyred him by hanging him on a cross. 66 Letter to Naj a sh i , king of Abyssinia The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa sent ‘Amr ra bin Umayyah D amar i with a letter to Naj a sh i , king of Abyssinia. After invoking the name of All a h, he wrote; "This letter is from Mu h ammad, the Messenger of All a h. I offer praise to All a h, except Whom there is none