Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 782
CHAPTER 31 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 'sUnique Graciousness 782 asked if he was Wa h sh i. He replied, "Yes H u du r sa , now I accept Islam. " H u du r sa enquired, "Did you murder H amzah ra ?" He replied, "Yes". The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa asked him details of this incident. He told how he secretly took aim and martyred his uncle with a spear. On hearing this, the Holy Prophet Mu h ammad's sa memory of his dear uncle saddened him greatly. The Companions saw that tears were flowing from his eyes. H u du r sa might have been thinking of the favours done by his uncle. He was a shield for him in the days of persecution. He became a Muslim, when Islam was at its early weak stage and continued his strong support till the end. Remembering all this and possessing the power and authority to take revenge could have created a tumult in the heart of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. Only a person with great imagination can visualize this scene. On the other hand, Wa h sh i had accepted Islam and was begging for forgiveness. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa with utmost courage and great affection said, "Go on O Wa h sh i , I forgive you. Can you do this much for me that you stay away from my sight?" This was to save the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa from the memory of the tragic martyrdom of his beloved uncle. When Wa h sh i saw this amazing favour, his heart truly opened up for Islam and he started to think of a way of atonement of Hadrat H amzah ra 's