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18 and government. He continued to illumine the world by the light of his true mission of the Perfect Prophet and Khataman Nabiyyin, with which he had been bestowed. The Holy Prophet was elevated to kingship in Madinah. Bid his daily life and activities and his behavior change in any way? Let us see what were his day to day activities, habits, deeds and sayings during his life in Madinah. A learned Romanian orientalist, Mr. Konstin Virgil Georgiev, has written a book entitled: “Muhammad is a Prophet, to Recognize Whom We Need to Try Again Anew. ” This book has been translated into Persian, Arabic and many other languages. This orientalist ha s written extensively on the life of the Holy Prophet in Madinah. To a great extent his writing displays an attitude of fair - mindedness and sincere search for the truth. Some of his views are presented here for the benefit of the readers. Konstin Gorgiev writes: “it was not difficult at all to try to assassinate Muhammad in Madinah, because the Prophet of Islam did not have any group of bodyguards safeguarding him. He left the door of his house open for everyone. Anyone who wished, could en ter his house. Whenever anyone did so, he/she found him occupied in the repair of his shoes, his clothes, or in helping the members of his household with the daily chores. ” ( Sayyarah Digest, Lahore, Special issue Aksi Seerat, page 300 ) Mentioning a special incident, this learned Romanian orientalist writes in his book: “Pursuant to a well laid out plan, Abu Lahab sent