Chief of the Prophets

Chief of the Prophets — Page 175

Chapter Eight 175 Abū Sufyān: Noble and respected. Heraclius: Did any Arab ever claim prophethood before him? Abū Sufyān: No. Heraclius: Have you ever accused him of lying before the claim of prophethood? Abū Sufyān: No. Heraclius: Were there any kings among his ancestors? Abū Sufyān: No. Heraclius: Who have followed him? Are they the poor and the weak or the nobles? Abū Sufyān: His followers mostly consist of the poor and the weak. Heraclius: Are his followers increasing or decreasing in number? Abū Sufyān: Increasing. Heraclius: Has anyone renounced his religion after accepting it? Abū Sufyān: No.