We have thus far discussed many of the trials and tribulations the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) endured in his quest of spreading the 'Message of Islam' to the world, and, we have looked at the various aspects of animosity and hatred Qureish (leading Arab Tribe in Mecca at the time) displayed towards Muhammed (pbuh) as his mission progressed. We have seen how the clansmen finally decided on a plan of getting rid of Muhammed (pbuh)—and at the same time ridding the (Arab) world of Islam—especially since his beloved wife, Khadija, his pillar of strength, and his uncle Abu Talib, his protector against Qureish, had both passed away.
But where did this all lead to, we ask? Why did the Prophet (pbuh) persist in ministering to a people who were so steeped in their ignominy and degradation, and who saw him not only as a detriment to their lifestyle and beliefs but as a serious threat to their actual existence?
What happened when Muhammed (pbuh) entered Medina?
However, before we can discuss the actual 'Turning Point' in the Prophet's (pbuh) mission, it becomes necessary to look at that tenth year of prophet-hood, the year he lost both his beloved Khadija and his uncle Abu Talib, and also the year that Allah Almighty summoned 'The Messenger' to his 'Domain' (as is recorded in the Holy Quran) to hand down the Injunction of the Five Daily Prayers (which is to this day prescribed for every sane Muslim anywhere in the world). It is necessary for us to try and access the Prophet's (pbuh) progress in his mission at that particular juncture—necessary, in a sense, to understand what it was that drove him so relentlessly.
We find that now that his confidante (Khadija) and Abu Talib, the Prophet's (pbuh) last line of defense against the wiles of Qureish, were gone, the clansmen had a free hand in persecuting and even killing the Muslims.
We find that because of the aggression and absolute malice of Qureish against Muhammed (pbuh) and his followers, not many people could be persuaded to enter the fold of Islam after that. Not many people had the conviction of standing against Qureish-—at peril of their lives! and see where their new-found beliefs were going to take them. Even some of those who had joined previously were having serious doubts about their commitment to the religion and one by one they turned on their heels. But as we have discussed before, people like Abu Bakr Al Sediq, the Prophet's (pbuh) true friend, Umar ibn Al Hattab, Hamza, the Prophet's uncle, Ali, his cousin, and quite a few others were not allowing Qureish to intimidate them; they continued performing their Five Daily Prayers in open defiance of Qureish's persecution, hence Qureish's murderous plan of getting rid of Muhammed (pbuh).
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1 - truth101
What this biased article fails to mention is that the followers of Islam are the biggest hate group that ever existed on this planet. If you do some research, you will notice that none of the Muslim-majority countries have a significant religious minority because they have been ethnically cleansed. In fact most have less than 5% religious minorities who live in constant fear of terrorism targeted against their families.
Muslims are in constant battle with others all over the globe:
East Timor, Muslim Vs Christian;
the Philippines, Muslim Vs Christian ; Thailand, Muslim Vs Buddhist;
Kashmir, Muslim Vs Hindu; ….and the list goes on.
I can list at least 30 conflicts where Muslims are trying to terrorize others.
Trying to pin the moniker of “Religion of Peace” on Islam is like giving humanitarian award to Hitler for preservation of Jews..
2 - John Wilson
For those who don't know it, "(pbuh)" is shorthand for "peace be upon him" and is the customary genuflection that muslims must make whenever they mention Mohamads name.
It's purpose is to recognize their subservience to mohamad, much as Feudal peasants used to remove their caps and tug at their forelocks to signify subservience to a passing feudal lord.
When I was much younger I thought that 'pbuh' was another name for Mohamad! Misled by context.
3 - gweb
truth101 you don't now in think about moslim
we have lowest criminality in the word and lowest violence in america 100 people day every day by crime it's more than in Iraq