Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 616
CHAPTER 24 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's Amiability in Wars 616 understanding. He rejected all personal interests, dismissed any sign of a royal show off and when the arrogant leaders of Quraish came with their heads bowed down, Muhammad asked them, "What expectations you have from me?" they replied, "Mercy, O the generous and magnanimous brother, have mercy. " He told them, "Go, you are all free. " 81 Day of Victory over his Own self The famous orientlist Stanley Pool writes; "This was the time when the Prophet could have shown a savage side. His tormentors were at his feet. Did he trample over them mercilessly? Would he avenge himself and inflict grave torture on them? This was the time when the inner selves come to the forefront. At such a time we could expect such savagery which would make our hair stand on end. Just to imagine them makes any condemnation justified. But what a contrasting scenario! No bloodshed in the market or corpses of thousands of people in the streets. Such occasions are ruthless in nature. The fact is that the day when Muhammad gained supremacy over his enemies, was the day of his victory over his own self. The Quraish who had inflicted grief and wounds for years on end and had humiliated him mercilessly, were all forgiven with an open heart. He declared general amnesty. " 82 'You took revenge by forgiveness