Chief of the Prophets

Chief of the Prophets — Page 176

Chapter Eight 176 Heraclius: Does he ever break his pledge? Abū Sufyān: No, but these days we have a treaty with him which we have some apprehension about, and cannot say what will come out of it. (Abū Sufyān said that he did not find any other opportunity besides this to say anything against Muḥammad sa. ) Heraclius: Did you ever fight a war with him? Abū Sufyān: Yes. Heraclius: What was the outcome of the battles? Abū Sufyān: Sometimes he won and sometimes we. Heraclius: What does this claimant call you to? Abū Sufyān: He tells us to believe in One God, and not to associate partners with Him. He forbids us to worship as was done by our ancestors, and asks us to perform Ṣalāt , give charity, refrain from evil deeds, fulfill our pledges, and not to breach our trusts. When the dialogue ended, Heraclius said to Abū Sufyān: When you mentioned to me in your response that his family was noble and respected, I know that prophets do have good lineage.