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and that none of us take others for lords beside Allah.’
If they turn away, say, ‘Bear witness that we are Muslims.’ Koran 3:64
Having read the letter, Heraclius inquired of Dihyah whether it was customary for the Prophet, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam), and the Muslims to practice circumcision, whereupon he replied in the affirmative and Heraclius confided that he believed. Before Dihyah set out upon his return journey Dihyah received a handsome personal gift from Heraclius as a token of his gratitude and appreciation.
The vision and now the letter had such a great impact on Heraclius that he dispatched a letter to his friend who was also knowledgeable of the scriptures telling him the news. His friend replied saying he was in agreement with Heraclius' conclusion that a prophet had indeed been sent.
@THE IMPERIAL, INVESTIGATIVE CROSS EXAMINATION OF THE PROPHETHOOD
A peace treaty was in effect between the Prophet, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam), and the hostile tribe of Koraysh. Abu Sufyan, its chieftain who was also one of the most bitter enemies of Islam at that time, knew that on account of the peace treaty he could rely upon the safe passage of his caravan to trade in far away Syria (Ash-Sham) which was part of the Roman Empire so he and his companions set out upon their trading mission.
When Heraclius learned that a Koraysh caravan from Mecca was now in the vicinity, he sent a rider with a message to the caravaners saying he wished them to accompany his rider back to his fortress so that he may speak with them.
As Abu Sufyan and his caravan journeyed to Heraclius' fortress, he wondered why the Emperor of Rome had sent for him but he didn't have to wait long. As soon as they reached the fortress Abu Sufyan and his companions were presented to Heraclius who was in his upper gallery above the courtyard out of earshot of the patriarchs of the church and his generals.
Heraclius asked Abu Sufyan and his companions who amongst them was closest to the Prophet, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam), in kinship. Abu Sufyan replied that it was he and informed him that the Prophet, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam), hailed from a noble lineage. Then, Heraclius turned to his companions and said, "If he says something you know to be contradictory, you must speak."
Heraclius' questions were direct. He asked Abu Sufyan if any of his tribe had ever before claimed to be a prophet whereupon Abu Sufyan replied that none had. Then he asked if any of his ancestors had been a king and Abu Sufyan replied that they had not. Heraclius was interested to know what kind of people followed the Prophet, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam), and if their numbers were increasing or decreasing. Abu Sufyan replied that they were poor people and their numbers were increasing. Then, Heraclius asked if he knew of anyone of
If they turn away, say, ‘Bear witness that we are Muslims.’ Koran 3:64
Having read the letter, Heraclius inquired of Dihyah whether it was customary for the Prophet, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam), and the Muslims to practice circumcision, whereupon he replied in the affirmative and Heraclius confided that he believed. Before Dihyah set out upon his return journey Dihyah received a handsome personal gift from Heraclius as a token of his gratitude and appreciation.
The vision and now the letter had such a great impact on Heraclius that he dispatched a letter to his friend who was also knowledgeable of the scriptures telling him the news. His friend replied saying he was in agreement with Heraclius' conclusion that a prophet had indeed been sent.
@THE IMPERIAL, INVESTIGATIVE CROSS EXAMINATION OF THE PROPHETHOOD
A peace treaty was in effect between the Prophet, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam), and the hostile tribe of Koraysh. Abu Sufyan, its chieftain who was also one of the most bitter enemies of Islam at that time, knew that on account of the peace treaty he could rely upon the safe passage of his caravan to trade in far away Syria (Ash-Sham) which was part of the Roman Empire so he and his companions set out upon their trading mission.
When Heraclius learned that a Koraysh caravan from Mecca was now in the vicinity, he sent a rider with a message to the caravaners saying he wished them to accompany his rider back to his fortress so that he may speak with them.
As Abu Sufyan and his caravan journeyed to Heraclius' fortress, he wondered why the Emperor of Rome had sent for him but he didn't have to wait long. As soon as they reached the fortress Abu Sufyan and his companions were presented to Heraclius who was in his upper gallery above the courtyard out of earshot of the patriarchs of the church and his generals.
Heraclius asked Abu Sufyan and his companions who amongst them was closest to the Prophet, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam), in kinship. Abu Sufyan replied that it was he and informed him that the Prophet, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam), hailed from a noble lineage. Then, Heraclius turned to his companions and said, "If he says something you know to be contradictory, you must speak."
Heraclius' questions were direct. He asked Abu Sufyan if any of his tribe had ever before claimed to be a prophet whereupon Abu Sufyan replied that none had. Then he asked if any of his ancestors had been a king and Abu Sufyan replied that they had not. Heraclius was interested to know what kind of people followed the Prophet, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam), and if their numbers were increasing or decreasing. Abu Sufyan replied that they were poor people and their numbers were increasing. Then, Heraclius asked if he knew of anyone of