A Rejoinder to Pope's Allegations Against Islam — Page 40
tolerance, broadmindedness, forbearance and complete harmony in the multi religious society. Islam is a religion of peace, brotherhood and love basing its teachings on the Quran, It is also a false accusation against the Holy Prophet of Islam that he used power in the later part of his life against his enemies" He was the greatest benefactor of human beings, and mercy for the mankind as is recorded in the Holy Quran; " olJJ ~~ ~ 0 " ~WJ :C-j Ul !J8:. ~i ~J -- -- ''And We have not sent thee but as a mercy for all peoples. " (HOLY QURAN 21:108) In every walk of his life he remained kind and compassionate to every one. He forgave even to his blood thirsty enemies. He was at the peak of his power when he captured Mecca. On the day of the victory of Mecca ten thousand soldiers of the Muslim army marched into the city but with great care that nobody should be disturbed. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) himself was controlling the situation with great concern for the safety and welfare of the people. That was the day when the enemies of Mecca fully surrendered themselves before the Muslim army. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) had full control not only upon his opponents but also upon his own army. As the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) and his army marched through the heart of Mecca, he did so in all peace, humbleness, and justice. That was a very great achievement and victory of Islam. That was the day when the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) returned to Mecca, the city from where he was expelled along with his helpless companions. He had not yet forgotten his helpless position the 40