Holy Prophet of Islam - Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa — Page 175
sa. The Holy Prophet of Islam, Hadrat Muhammad Mustafa disbelievers. Accept Islām and protect yourself from all afflictions. . If you reject this invitation, then the sin of the denial of all your people will rest on your head. " (Ibn Sa'd's Al-Tabaqat Al-Kbir, Vol. 1, p. 360; Tarikh-i-Ṭabari, Vol. 2, pp. 295 & 296; Tarikh-i-Kamil, Vol. 2, p. 81; Biḥārul Anwar, Vol. 20, p. 389; Tarikh Al-Khamis FiAḥwāl Anfa Nafis, Vol. 2, p. 34, Husain bin. Muhammad a-Diyar Bakri) sa. Sa. At the time of the birth of the Holy Prophet", control over. Yemen was exercised by Ethiopia, from across the Red Sea. The year the Holy Prophet was born (571 AD) Abraha, Ethiopia's. Viceroy in Yemen, had led an expedition against Mecca, with the declared intention of destroying the Ka'bah. . When news of the advance of Abraha's army came, the. Arabian tribes of Quraish, Kinanah, Khuza‘ah and Hudhayl joined together to defend the Ka'bah. Abraha sent a small contingent towards Mecca. The contingent captured many animals, including two hundred camels belonging to ‘Abdul Muttalib. 'Abdul Muttalib, with ‘Amr ibn Luʻāba and some other prominent leaders, went to see Abraha. Abraha was informed before hand of the prestige and position of 'Abdul Muttalib. Also the personality of 'Abdul Muttalib was very impressive and awe-inspiring. When he entered Abraha's tent, the latter rose from his throne, warmly welcomed him, and seated him beside him on the carpet. During the conversation, ‘Abdul Muttalib requested him to release his camels. Abraha was astonished. He said: "When my eyes fell upon you, I was so impressed by you that had you requested me to withdraw my army and go back to Yemen, I would have granted that request. But now, I have no respect for you. . Why? Here I have come to demolish the House which is the religious center of yours and of your forefathers and the foundation of your prestige and respect in Arabia, and you say nothing to save it; instead, you ask me to return your few camels back to you. " 175