Muhammad: Seal of the Prophets — Page 68
MUHAMMAD : SEAL OF THE PROPHETS 68 wrenched away with iron pincers, so that their bones were exposed, but they remained steadfast. There were those whose bodies were sawn through, but they did not resile from their faith. Be certain that God will fulfil His design. A time is coming when a c amel rider will journey from Syria to Hadharmaut having no fear in his heart, save the fear of God. But you are impatient. ’ On another occasion, Abdul Rahman bin Auf and some other Muslims came to him and submitted: ‘Messenger of Allah, when we were pagans we were respected, and no one dared to raise hostile eyes at us. But since we have become Muslims, we have become weak and helpless and are held of no account. We have to endure the persecutions of the unbelievers in humility. Messenger of Allah, we would beg you to permit us to stand up to them. ’ To this he made answer: ‘I have been commanded to forbear. I cannot permit you t o fight your enemies. ’ With this they had to be content and to endure all persecution steadfastly.