Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 745
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 745 these children. One of the persons suggested to H u du r sa that these were the children of the idolaters. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa said, "The best amongst you, were till yesterday, children of the non-believers. Always remember, when a child is born, he is born with a pious nature. This state continues till he learns to speak. Afterwards his parents make him a Jew or a Christian. " 8 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was once asked about the accountability for the children of the idolaters. He replied, "They would be considered as adherents of their parent's religion. " The questioner enquired again if these children (being on their parent's religion) would be punished without committing any sin. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa replied, "All a h knows best as to what they were going to do in their future lives. " 9 At the time of H u du r sa 's migration to Mad i nah, the Quraish announced a reward of one hundred camels for capturing and bringing him back. Greedily, Sur a qah bin M a lik set in pursuit. His horse was fast and when he came near the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa , the legs of his horse sunk into the sand. When this happened three times, he repented and asked for forgiveness and refuge. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa gave him refuge and as a reward told him the good news of being the recipient of gold bracelet of the king of Persia. Sur a qah