Muhammad a Prophet For all Humanity
3. Exemplary Conduct
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inflicted on him. Yet throughout the twenty-three
years of his mission, he always remained just and
circumspect in his actions. It was not that he had no
human feelings in him and, therefore, incapable of
bitterness; it was simply that his conduct was
governed by the fear of God.
Three years after the Prophet’s migration to
Madinah, Makkan opponents mounted an assault
on Madinah and the Battle of Uhud took place. At
the beginning, the Muslims held sway; but later on
a mistake made by some of the Prophet’s
companions gave the enemy the chance to attack
from the rear and sway the tide of battle in their
favour. It was a desperate situation and many of the
companions started fleeing from the field. The
Prophet was left alone, encircled by the armed
forces of the enemy. Like hungry wolves, they
advanced upon him. The Prophet started calling to
his companions. “Come back to me, O servants of
God,” he cried. “Isn’t there anyone who will
sacrifice his life for my sake, who will fend these
oppressors off from me and be my companion in
paradise?’
