Muhammad: Seal of the Prophets — Page 97
MUHAMMAD : SEAL OF THE PROPHETS 97 seek refuge in the light of Thy countenance. It is Thine to chase away the darkness, and to bestow peace, both in this world and the next; let not Thy wrath alight upon me, nor Thy indignation. It is Thane to show anger until Thou art pleased; and there is no other power nor any resource but in Thee. ’ This supplication, made in a state of utter desolation and helplessness, is strong proof of the Holy Prophet’s firm faith in God and in his own truth, sincerity and righteousness. Comforted by his supplication, he set out on his return to Mecca. He halted half way at Nakhla where he tarried for a few days. One night, when he was occupied with the recitation of the Holy Quran, a group of seven persons who belonged to Nasibain passed near him and heard his recitation, by which they were deeply affected. When they returned home, they communicated the substance of what they had heard to their people. This incident is mentioned in the Holy Quran at two places (46:30 - 3 and 72:2 - 20), where they are described as jinn, inasmuch as they had come by night and were stra ngers in the land. The Holy Prophet was informed of this incident through revelation. He then resumed his journey towards Mecca, but before entering the city, where now he had no protector, he turned aside by a northward path to his ancient haunts on Mount Hira. From thence he sent twice to solicit the guardianship of certain influential ch iefs of Quraish, but without success. At last he bethought him of Mut’am bin Adi; and sent him word requesting that he would bring him into the city under his protection. He assented, and having summoned his sons, bade them buckle on their armour and take their stand by the Ka’aba. Assured of his