An Outline of Early Islamic History — Page 64
64 begged the Prophet for a favour for Abu Sufiyan. “Why not?” said the Prophet. “Whoso enters his house shall be safe. Whoso keeps indoors shall be safe. Whoso enter the Holy House shall be safe. ” A P eaceful E ntry Abu Sufiyan hurried to Mecca. From the top of hill, he said, “O Quresh, Muhammad is here with what you cannot fight. Whoso enters my house shall be safe, whoso keeps indoors shall be safe, whoso enters the Kaaba shall be safe. ” The Prophet then proceeded to Mecca. On the way he made a halt at Zitowa. As he saw no Meccan coming to give him battle, he gave thanks to God. Then the forces of Islam made a peaceful entry into the town. The Prophet first visited the Kaaba. There he made a short speech. He said, “There is none worthy of worship but Allah. He made good His promises and helped His servant and defeated all the tribes. ” He next said all men were equal and that all were children of Adam and Adam was made of clay. He then asked the Meccans,