إلا رسول الله

we have learned about the life of Prophet Mohammad.

we would like to briefly recount three of them:

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1. His story with the Jewish neighbor who used to THROW GARBAGE

at his doorsteps

:The Prophet had this Jewish neighbor.

Everyday the neighbor would throw his garbage at the Prophet’s door!

Then, one day, the garbage stopped appearing.

The Prophet wondered why and asked people about

what had happened to his neighbor.

He was told that the neighbor was sick, in bed.

So, the Prophet went and visited his Jewish neighbor to make sure

he’s OK and to wish him well.

So touched was the Jewish neighbor that he later converted to Islam.

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2. His story with the people of Ta’if who’s children STONED him:

One day the Prophet visited the village of Ta’if near Mecca.

He was hoping to find support amongst the people of that area

after he was shunned by many of his own tribe in Mecca. Instead of support,

he was faced by a mob of children, sent by their parents to throw stones at him.

He was hit by the hail of stones.

He was bleeding, and was barely able to escape into an orchard.

He could have asked for God’s wrath to be brought down upon the village,

but instead he prayed that one day these people will see the light.

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3. His story with his tribe after he conquered Mecca:

When the Prophet’s army finally conquered

his hometown Mecca, many of the leaders of his tribe were filled with fear.

They feared the conquerer’s retribution.

Most of them NEVER BELIEVED in him.

They TORTURED and KILLED many of his followers and CONSPIRED

TO KILL HIM

in the early days of his prophethood.

What did the Prophet do? He told them: “Go. You are free!”

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