Muhammad a Prophet For all Humanity
10. The Prophet in Makkah
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“presented himself before Ibn ‘Abd Yalil.” In the
words of ‘Urwah ibn Zubayr, “When Abu Talib
died, and the Prophet’s affliction became more
intense, he betook himself to the Thaqif tribe in the
hope that they would grant him asylum and
support.”
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But one can tell what savage treatment
the Prophet received at their hands from this prayer
that he made on his return to Makkah:
Lord, I complain to you of my weakness and
helplessness. How vulnerable I am among
men, most Merciful one!
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After his return to Makkah, the Prophet commented
that it was just as well that the people of Makkah
had not heard about what had happened to him in
Ta’if. If they had, it would have made them even
more audacious.
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The Prophet was unable to live
within the city. He stayed outside, and sent
messages to various people, asking them to take
him under their personal protection so that he could
return to the city. Eventually Mut’im ibn ‘Adi
agreed to extend protection to the Prophet, who,
shielded by the swords of Mut’im’s sons, once again
entered the city walls.
