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*AR-RAHĪQ AL-MAKHTOUM (The Pure Nectar). A Treaties On Prophet Muhammad's Biography.*
*Part 32*
*THE SECOND STAGE OF VOCATION*
*TO DISSEMINATE THE CALLING IN PUBLIC*
THE FIRST COMMAND TO PROCLAIM THE CALLING: When a group of believers were formed on the basis of fraternity and cooperation to bear the burden of conveying and backing the Message of Islam, the Prophet (Blessings and Peace be upon him) was ordered to proclaim the calling and confront falsehood in a favourable way.
The words of Allāh:
Surah Ash-Shuara, Verse 214:
وَأَنذِرْ عَشِيرَتَكَ الْأَقْرَبِينَ
And warn your tribe (O Muhammad [Blessings and Peace be upon him]) of near kindred.
were the first text to be revealed in this respect. It occurs in the context which mentions the story of Moses from the beginning of his Prophethood to his immigration with the children of Israel, his escape from Pharaoh who drowned with his family. This story included all the stages of the mission of Moses which he went through. This elaboration, which coincides with commanding the Prophet (Blessings and Peace be upon him) to announce the calling, is intended to work as a model for the discredit and persecution he and his followers would face when doing so and to give them insight into their possible difficulties from the very beginning.
It is worth mentioning that the chapter refers to the consequence of those who discredited and belied Prophets such as the people of Noah, 'Ad, Thamūd, Abraham and Lott so that those who will disbelieve will know their bad consequences and Allāh's grievous punishment they will receive if they persist in disbelief.
INVITING CLOSEST RELATIVES TO ISLAM
Following the above mentioned verse, the Prophet (Blessings and Peace be upon him) summoned his clan. Some members of his clan came with a group of the children of 'Abdul-Mutallib Ibn 'Abdu Manāf to complete about forty men. When the Prophet (Blessings and Peace be upon him) wanted to speak, Abu Lahab talked first and said: "These men are your uncles and cousins. So speak and stop such nonsense. Know that your people have no control over Arabs in general. I see that I am the worthiest one to prevent you though your clan is sufficient to do that. But, if you insist on what you do, then it will be easy for them that the septs of Quraish, with the aid of Arabs, will stand against you. None brought evil upon his relatives like that which you did upon your clan." The Prophet (Blessings and Peace be upon him) heard all that, but he said no word at this meeting.
He called them again and said: "Praise is due to Allāh whom I do thank, plead for help, believe and upon. And I testify that there is no god but Allāh the Only One who has no partner." Then he said: "The guide never lies to his people. By Allāh the Only One, I am the Messenger of Allāh sent to you in particular and all mankind in general. By Allāh, you will die as you sleep and be resurrected as you awake up and held accountable for your deeds. It is accordingly, the Paradise or Hell you will reside in eternally." Abu Tālib said: "We would like to back you and take your advice. Undoubtedly, we believe you. But these are your uncles who came to attend this meeting. Though I am one of them, I do consent to what you like. Then go ahead with what you are commanded to invite to. I swear by Allāh to protect you forever but I have no inclination to renounce the religion of 'Abdul-Mutallib." Thereupon, Abu Lahab said: "This is unacceptable. You should prevent him before he harms others." Abu Tālib replied: "By Allāh, I will protect him as long as I live."
*{To be continued In-sha-Allāh (If Allāh Wills)...}*
*"And keep reminding, because reminding benefits the believers."* (Qur'an 51:55)
*AR-RAHĪQ AL-MAKHTOUM (The Pure Nectar). A Treaties On Prophet Muhammad's Biography.*
*Part 32*
*THE SECOND STAGE OF VOCATION*
*TO DISSEMINATE THE CALLING IN PUBLIC*
THE FIRST COMMAND TO PROCLAIM THE CALLING: When a group of believers were formed on the basis of fraternity and cooperation to bear the burden of conveying and backing the Message of Islam, the Prophet (Blessings and Peace be upon him) was ordered to proclaim the calling and confront falsehood in a favourable way.
The words of Allāh:
Surah Ash-Shuara, Verse 214:
وَأَنذِرْ عَشِيرَتَكَ الْأَقْرَبِينَ
And warn your tribe (O Muhammad [Blessings and Peace be upon him]) of near kindred.
were the first text to be revealed in this respect. It occurs in the context which mentions the story of Moses from the beginning of his Prophethood to his immigration with the children of Israel, his escape from Pharaoh who drowned with his family. This story included all the stages of the mission of Moses which he went through. This elaboration, which coincides with commanding the Prophet (Blessings and Peace be upon him) to announce the calling, is intended to work as a model for the discredit and persecution he and his followers would face when doing so and to give them insight into their possible difficulties from the very beginning.
It is worth mentioning that the chapter refers to the consequence of those who discredited and belied Prophets such as the people of Noah, 'Ad, Thamūd, Abraham and Lott so that those who will disbelieve will know their bad consequences and Allāh's grievous punishment they will receive if they persist in disbelief.
INVITING CLOSEST RELATIVES TO ISLAM
Following the above mentioned verse, the Prophet (Blessings and Peace be upon him) summoned his clan. Some members of his clan came with a group of the children of 'Abdul-Mutallib Ibn 'Abdu Manāf to complete about forty men. When the Prophet (Blessings and Peace be upon him) wanted to speak, Abu Lahab talked first and said: "These men are your uncles and cousins. So speak and stop such nonsense. Know that your people have no control over Arabs in general. I see that I am the worthiest one to prevent you though your clan is sufficient to do that. But, if you insist on what you do, then it will be easy for them that the septs of Quraish, with the aid of Arabs, will stand against you. None brought evil upon his relatives like that which you did upon your clan." The Prophet (Blessings and Peace be upon him) heard all that, but he said no word at this meeting.
He called them again and said: "Praise is due to Allāh whom I do thank, plead for help, believe and upon. And I testify that there is no god but Allāh the Only One who has no partner." Then he said: "The guide never lies to his people. By Allāh the Only One, I am the Messenger of Allāh sent to you in particular and all mankind in general. By Allāh, you will die as you sleep and be resurrected as you awake up and held accountable for your deeds. It is accordingly, the Paradise or Hell you will reside in eternally." Abu Tālib said: "We would like to back you and take your advice. Undoubtedly, we believe you. But these are your uncles who came to attend this meeting. Though I am one of them, I do consent to what you like. Then go ahead with what you are commanded to invite to. I swear by Allāh to protect you forever but I have no inclination to renounce the religion of 'Abdul-Mutallib." Thereupon, Abu Lahab said: "This is unacceptable. You should prevent him before he harms others." Abu Tālib replied: "By Allāh, I will protect him as long as I live."
*{To be continued In-sha-Allāh (If Allāh Wills)...}*
*"And keep reminding, because reminding benefits the believers."* (Qur'an 51:55)
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