Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 52
CHAPTER 3 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's Love for God and Sensitivity for His Oneness 52 his strength and valour—sought audience with the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa and offered to fight alongside the Muslims if he would be entitled to his share of the spoils of war. The Companions were overjoyed at his offer. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa , however, asked him whether he believed in All a h and His Messenger sa. He said that he did not. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa told him to leave, for he would not accept help from an idolater. God be praised for such sensitivity for the honour of Tau hi d ! The man came again but the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa gave him the same answer. He returned a third time and again the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa asked him if he believed in All a h and His Prophet sa. This time he answered in affirmative and the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa agreed to take him along. 35 The Glory of Tau hi d During the Battle of U h ud, Muslims suffered great loss as a result of enemy attack through the mountain pass. Seventy Muslims were martyred and the rumours of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's martyrdom spread. The enemy was delighted, and Ab u Sufy a n began to boast of his victory. At this critical time, while the Muslims had taken refuge at the foot of a mountain, Ab u Sufy a n shouted to the Muslims, "Is Muhammad sa among you?" In view of the gravity of the situation, the Holy Prophet