Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 162
CHAPTER 8 The secrets of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's Acceptance of Prayers 162 army of Muslims had approached so swiftly. They were so amazed and stunned that they lost their ability to fight the Muslim army. Thus Makkah was conquered without any bloodshed. 11. During the battles, the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa resolved the problems facing him and his Companions with his prayers. In one such battle the provisions for the journey and food were in short supply. The Companions were worried and asked the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa for permission to slaughter a camel for food. At first he showed mercy and allowed them to do so. When Hadrat ‘Umar ra raised the point that if camels were slaughtered, how would they travel? The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa prayed eagerly. He announced that all the remaining food should be collected in one place. Then he prayed to God for blessings over this meagre quantity of food. With God's beneficence the food increased so much that all the people filled their utensils. Seeing this miraculous sign of acceptance of prayer, the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa spontaneously proclaimed "I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except All a h and Muhammad is His Messenger. " 45 12. In a journey the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's camel got scared and ran away. He prayed and suddenly a whirlwind appeared and pushed the she-camel back to the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. 46