Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 604
CHAPTER 24 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's Amiability in Wars 604 'Today is the day of fighting––Today is the day of establishing the greatness of the Ka‘bah. ' 62 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa deposed this powerful tribal leader as he had made an unjustified statement about the Ka‘bah and also hurt the feelings of Ab u Sufy a n. This is the person who inspite of being overpowered was still reluctant to accept the Prophethood of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. O worldly people, see the magnanimity of this great Prophet, how in the midst of a battle, he took the risk of deposing a key commander and ordering that the Islamic flag should be taken from him. 63 The benevolence of this great benefactor is clearly visible in his concern for Sa‘d ra who had raised the slogan for the honor of Islam. H u du r sa gave the order that instead of Sa‘d ra , his son Qais ra bin Sa‘d should be appointed as the commander. 64 Has such care for the feelings of others ever been shown in the pandemonium of war? This was the excellent conduct of this 'Mercy for the whole world,' who even in punishing someone, found a way of compassion. The victory of Makkah as a Summit of Moral Greatness The conduct of conquering commanders is well known. On entering the conquered cities they lay waste the townships and humiliate the