Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 372
CHAPTER 17 The Prophet sa as a Summoner to All a h 372 sitting with this group. In this group besides Muslims, a large number of Jews, idolaters and non-believers were also present. When a little dust arose due to the approaching mount of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa , ‘Abdull a h bin Ubayy (one of chiefs of Khazraj tribe) frowned and hiding his face in his cloak said,"Do not throw dust on us. " The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa offered sal a m to these people and started to preach Islam. He recited some verses of the Holy Qur’ a n. ‘Abdull a h bin Ubayy showed displeasure and said, "O you, if it is true that there is no other teaching better than what you preach, even then do not annoy us by coming to our meeting, stay at your house and preach to only those who come to you. " On hearing this, ‘Abdull a h ra bin Raw ah ah, a companion of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa , felt H u du r sa 's honour had been sullied, he said, "O Messenger of All a h, you can certainly come in our meeting and we would very much like your coming. " This remark led to an exchange of words between the Muslims, Jews and idolaters. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa stayed there until they all quietened down and then left. 45 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa never considered anyone lowly, be it a destitute beggar, poor Jewish slave, a child or an old person. He preached to every one. A Jewish boy who used to serve him, fell ill and H u du r sa went