The Prophet Muhammad A simple Guide to his Life
The Prophet in the Qur’an
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These two verses indicate the missionary character of
the Prophet of Islam. The call of
dawah
is good in
intention, having nothing in it but mercy for man.
However, the demand of
dawah
is that man rectify his
own mistakes, that he abandon one life for another.
This kind of change is generally very difficult in one’s
personal life. That is why the
dayees
have to suffer bad
treatment at the hands of the
madu.
If the
dayee
reacts negatively in such situations, the
propitious atmosphere between
dayee
and
madu
– an
atmosphere which is essential to preserve for the
carrying out of the task of
dawah –
will be vitiated.
That is why the Prophet was enjoined to return
good behaviour for the bad behaviour of the
madu,
i.e. so that the atmosphere of
dawah
should not be
disturbed. Finally, the time will come when the
message of truth finds its place in the hearts of the
people, turning opponents into companions of the
Prophet.
The picture that emerges from these verses of the
way of the Prophet is one bearing the stamp of his
unconditionally good character. The gaze of the
Prophet was not fixed on the present state of his
