-
010_Command_to_Preach, page : 5
Koran Chapter 15 verse 94-97
The number of converts had risen steadily, many of whom were relatives of the Prophet
(salla Allahu alihi wa sallam). However, there were some who chose to conceal their
belief for the time being. For example Al-Abbas, who on several future occasions played
a vital role in the protection of Muslims. Al-Abbas only publicly announced his conversion
shortly before the opening of Mecca. Also, we recall that Al-Abbas‟ wife Umm Fadl was
the second lady to embrace Islam and he raised no objection to her conversion.
When the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) received another revelation telling him:
"Warn your tribe and your near kinsmen,
and lower your wing to the believers who follow you."
Koran Chapter 26 verse 214-215
he thought of ways in which he could best fulfill this command. He knew he could expect
resistance from some members of his family and tribe so he concluded the best way to
present the Oneness of Allah to them would be to invite them all together and then
The number of converts had risen steadily, many of whom were relatives of the Prophet
(salla Allahu alihi wa sallam). However, there were some who chose to conceal their
belief for the time being. For example Al-Abbas, who on several future occasions played
a vital role in the protection of Muslims. Al-Abbas only publicly announced his conversion
shortly before the opening of Mecca. Also, we recall that Al-Abbas‟ wife Umm Fadl was
the second lady to embrace Islam and he raised no objection to her conversion.
When the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) received another revelation telling him:
"Warn your tribe and your near kinsmen,
and lower your wing to the believers who follow you."
Koran Chapter 26 verse 214-215
he thought of ways in which he could best fulfill this command. He knew he could expect
resistance from some members of his family and tribe so he concluded the best way to
present the Oneness of Allah to them would be to invite them all together and then