Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 784
CHAPTER 31 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 'sUnique Graciousness 784 whomsoever you have given protection. " So both these blood-thirsty enemies were forgiven. 27 Ha rith bin Hish a m was one of the chiefs of Quraish. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa not only forgave him, he offered a gift of one hundred camels to him. Ha rith later on participated in the Battle of Yarm u k and was martyred. He was wounded but seeing two other Muslim brothers injured and thirsty refused to drink water first. In this manner of sacrificing his life for others he passed away. 28 Ha rith bin Hish a m himself relates, "When Umme H a n i ra informed me of the Holy Prophet Mu h ammad's protection, no one showed opposition to me. But I was still afraid of Hadrat ‘Umar ra. Even he passed near me and did not show any resentment. I was very much ashamed as to how I would confront the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. On seeing him, all the memories of enmity I had shown to him would flood my heart, but when I met him, he was entering the mosque. Affectionately he stopped for me and greeted me openheartedly and with a smile. Then I presented myself to him, accepted Islam and testified the truth. " On this occasion the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa said, "All praise belongs to All a h, who has guided you. How can a sagacious person like you stay away from Islam. " 29