Muhammad a Prophet For all Humanity
10. The Prophet in Makkah
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far from being repetitive and monotonous, have an
inspired air about them. Despite being one in
theme, his message becomes varied in tone. The
preacher of God’s word thinks first and foremost of
his congregation. More than anything, he wants
them to find right guidance. This means that he
makes allowances for the needs of every individual
that he is addressing, and casts his words in a
mould that will be understandable to them.
No one followed this pattern more completely than
the Prophet of Islam. Night and day, he was busy
preaching the word of God. But his preaching was
far from a bland repetition of certain set speeches.
He used to take in consideration the nature of his
congregation in formulating his message.
On one occasion, in the early days in Makkah, the
Prophet preached Islam to Abu Sufyan and his wife
Hind. This is how he framed his address:
Abu Sufyan ibn Barb, Hind bint ‘Utbah. You
are going to die, then you will be raised up.
The good will then be admitted into heaven,
and the wicked will enter hell. I am telling
you the truth.
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