doing so. The action of the Ansar was based entirely on their dedicated commitment to the cause of Islam. Not only did they accommodate the emigrants in their homes; they treated them as brothers and sisters

of the fact that their action involved much more than economic sacrifice. They knew full well that what they were doing would arouse the hostility of the most powerful factions in both Arabia and Persia

would be given priority over them. Though they had made the most extreme sacrifices for the sake of Islam, they did not show the slightest disapproval of this clause.3 Despite all the assistance that was

an appeal for mercy. The enemies of Islam in Arabia had committed the most heinous crimes against the Muslims. Even so, the Quran announced that if they repented, what had gone before would be forgiven.4

subsequently forgiven was ‘Ikrimah ibn Abi Jahl. Along with his father, he had been an active opponent of Islam, and had subjected the Prophet and his companions to all forms of persecution. Yet,

non-political way. In this dialogue people from both the communities should not only state quite openly what they want from the other community, but must strive also to put an end to this confrontational state

The holding of such a dialogue is in complete consonance with the Islamic Shariah. The Peace Treaty of Hudaybiyyah in the history of Islam was the result of a successful dialogue of this kind. After Prophet

gatherings by going there every day and reading out to them passages from the Quran. In this way Islam began to spread gradually in the country. 2. Avoidance of Protest Gradually Changes the Status Quo:

thirteen years after he received his prophethood. During this period, a group of people embraced Islam, but the majority continued to be diametrically opposed to it. At that time in Makkah, Dar-al-Nadwa

even commence hostilities against these Makkan leaders. There was no fight to the finish. Instead what he did once again was to accept the status quo and quietly leave that place for Madinah, which became

The character of the Arabs was a valuable factor, which contributed towards their acceptance of Islam. They were simple human beings, brought up in simple, natural surroundings. Despite their superficial

time of ignorance that preceded Islam. They would adhere to these principles, they said, unless the Prophet gave them other instructions. The Prophet then asked them what

doing so. The action of the Ansar was based entirely on their dedicated commitment to the cause of Islam. Not only did they accommodate the emigrants in their homes; they treated them as brothers and sisters

of the fact that their action involved much more than economic sacrifice. They knew full well that what they were doing would arouse the hostility of the most powerful factions in both Arabia and Persia

would be given priority over them. Though they had made the most extreme sacrifices for the sake of Islam, they did not show the slightest disapproval of this clause.3 Despite all the assistance that was

an appeal for mercy. The enemies of Islam in Arabia had committed the most heinous crimes against the Muslims. Even so, the Quran announced that if they repented, what had gone before would be forgiven.4

subsequently forgiven was ‘Ikrimah ibn Abi Jahl. Along with his father, he had been an active opponent of Islam, and had subjected the Prophet and his companions to all forms of persecution. Yet,

Obedience to the Prophet, come what may When Mughirah ibn Shu’ba told the Prophet that he intended to marry the daughter of a certain person, the Prophet told him to go and see her first. He did as he

implore you in God’s name not to do so.” (IBN MAJAH, SUNAN) Sincerity and piety the essence of Islam Uthman ibn Affan tells of how the Prophet said that he knew which testimony would save one from the

gathered his companions around him and drew their attention to the task of propagating the message of Islam. “God has sent me to bring mercy to the whole world,” he said. “It is for you to spread the message

The companions assured the Prophet that they would not dispute with him in anything. “Just tell us what to do,” they said, “and send us where you will.” (HADITH) Good deeds are nullified by disputes over

heed but men of understanding.8IN THE FIELD OF ACTIONThe general lot of women in the early days of Islam was frequently a hard one, but they bore themselves with remarkable fortitude and adapted themselves

that of Abu Bakr’s daughter Asma’, who was born 27 years before the Emigration. When she accepted Islam in Mecca, the Muslims were just 17 in number. When Abu Bakr emigrated to Medina, he possessed 6000

it was only to comfort her grandfather that she had conceived of this idea.83 Before the advent of Islam, Asma’s father had been one 82. The Quran, 39:9. 83. Ibn Kathir, As-Sirah an-Nabawiyyah