Chief of the Prophets

Chief of the Prophets — Page 134

Chapter Seven 134 How could Muḥammad sa who stood for the Unity of God tolerate the notion of supremacy of an idol over God? He said to his companions, “Why do you not respond?” The Companions said, “O Messenger of Allah! What should we say?” Muḥammad sa replied, “Loudly proclaim: Allah is more Elevated and more Majestic. 1 Abū Sufyān said: We have ‘Uzzā (an idol) with us, but you have no ‘Uzzā with you! 2 Muḥammad sa instructed the Companions also to proclaim: “Our Allah is our Helper, and you do not have any helper. ” 3 It meant that ‘Uzzā was of no value while Allah was the Helper of Muslims and the disbelievers had no real helper. Abū Sufyān proclaimed: Our today’s victory is revenge against you for the Battle of Badr. In war (victory) is always undecided and is shared in 1 Bukhārī Kitābul-Maghāzī (Book of Expeditions led by Muḥammad sa ). 2 Bukhārī Kitābul-Maghāzī (Book of Expeditions led by Muḥammad sa ). 3 Bukhārī Kitābul-Maghāzī (Book of Expeditions led by Muḥammad sa ).