An Islamic Treasury of Virtues by Maulana Waiduddin Khan - page 300

An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
15. Divine Succour
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by his relatives and subjected to all kinds of
torment. Finally, he rejected Islam and reverted to
his ancestral religion.
(AL-BIDAYAH WA AL-NIHAYAH)
GOD’S MERCY FOR THE MERCIFUL
The Prophet said: “God will not show mercy to one
who does not show mercy to his fellow-men.”
WITH GOD’S HELP A HANDFUL CAN
CONQUER A MULTITUDE
Among the Quraysh, there was a rumour monger
by the name of Jamil ibn Maamar al-Jamhi who,
when he heard of Umar’s acceptance of Islam,
positioned himself at the gate of the Ka’bah and
said in a loud voice: “I will have you know that
Umar, son of Khattab, has become an infidel!” The
Quraysh were sitting grouped around the Ka’bah at
that time, and Umar was also present, “The man is
lying,” said Umar. “The truth is, I have accepted
Islam, bearing witness that there is no god besides
God, and Muhammad is His messenger.” On
hearing this, people closed in on Umar and he
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