Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 776
CHAPTER 31 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 'sUnique Graciousness 776 shawl to him, which was not only a sign of protection but also an act of kindness to him. Then with great affection he moved near him. ‘Ikrimah said, "My wife tells me that you have forgiven me. " H u du r sa replied, 'Yes, she tells you the truth. ' ‘Ikrimah's heart opened up and he spontaneously cried out, "O Mu h ammad, surely you are extremely kind towards your relatives, exceedingly forbearing and exceptionally gracious. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except All a h and Muhammad is His Messenger. " The delight on the face of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa presented an exceptional sight. The chief of the idolaters was accepting Islam. Today H u du r sa 's joy was boundless, his dreams were being fulfilled. A dream in which he had seen bunches of grapes, a heavenly fruit in the hands of Ab u Jahl, was coming true in his son's acceptance of Islam. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was smiling. His Companions asked for the reason. He replied, "I am amazed at the Majesty and Power of God Almighty. At the battle of Badr, ‘Ikrimah martyred a Muslim. This martyr and ‘Ikrimah would be of the same rank in paradise. "Later on when ‘Ikrimah himself was martyred at the Battle of Yarm u k, this saying of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa became clear. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was so pleased with ‘Ikrimah's acceptance of Islam, he asked him, "O ‘Ikrimah, ask for anything today.