Muhammad a Prophet For all Humanity
16. The Companions of the Prophet
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tree. Starting as a tiny seed, the pillar of their
society would develop as a tree trunk, gradually
consolidating its roots in the ground and
stretching its branches out in the air above. They
would grow up gradually in natural stages, finally
reaching a peak in their growth. Their splendid
development would cause gratification to men of
faith and frustration to enemies.
The Companions of the Prophet were chosen to
carry out Almighty God’s wish that Islam should
thrive like a tree. The fact that God wished it did
not mean that the task would be easy. They were
required to eschew the easy, quick way of doing
things and follow the path of patience. They had to
bury their desires and personal preferences, always
giving precedence to the will of God. The
Companions had to give everything to bring the
tree of Islam into existence, not caring for any
return in this world. They had to involve
themselves unconditionally in God’s scheme. As a
result of their effort, Islam grew into a permanently
flourishing garden, which no power in the world
was able to destroy.
