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English_Biography_of_the_Prophet, page : 17
In the years that followed after Abu Sufyan’ conversion, his son became the first Muslim Governor of Syria.
@HERACLIUS’ INNER FEELINGS
After Heraclius had interviewed Abu Sufyan and expressed his analyses, it becomes evident that Heraclius expected and had awaited the coming of a new prophet. It is also evident that it was not Heraclius who was averse to Prophet Muhammad, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam), rather it was the patriarchs of the church and his generals who opposed the Prophet, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam). Heraclius was wise, he knew that if he revealed his inner feelings he would be overthrown, and his successor would be someone who would rise up in opposition to the Muslims.
Despite the fact the Roman legions were extremely powerful Heraclius never took up arms against the Prophet, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam). Rather, Heraclius concentrated upon engaging the Persians and in doing so deflected the pagan Persian army - who might well have posed a threat to the Muslims - as they had already destroyed Jerusalem, the Holy Land of Prophets Abraham and Jesus.
In addition, Abyssinia was at that time a Christian country under the protectorate of Rome, and when its Negus embraced Islam and declined to send the tax due to the Rome Empire, Heraclius neither took action nor opposed him, which is not the disposition of a powerful person opposed to the Prophet, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam).
@HERACLIUS ISSUES ORDERS NOT TO FIGHT THE PROPHET, (SALLA ALLAHU ALIHI WAS SALLAM)
When the Prophet, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam), sent an invitation to Islam to Harith, the Arab King of Ghassan, whose family had governed Syria for many centuries under the protectorate of the Roman Empire, Harith was infuriated and refused the invitation.
Harith was so incensed by the letter he wanted to take up arms against the Prophet, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam), and march upon him in Medina. Harith sent his messenger to Heraclius asking him to join with him and wage of war against the Messenger of Allah, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam). Heraclius declined, and ordered Harith not to take up arms and Harith did not proceed any further.
@A COMMON MISCONCEPTION
It is a common misconception that all Romans referred to in Islamic literature were actually Romans. Some citizens classified as Romans were Arabs, others Byzantine and so on. These nationalities were in fact a protectorate of the Rome Empire in which they came under the wing of Rome but left to govern themself, although subject to Roman taxation.
Among the conditions between the Roman Empire and their protectorates was that they owed allegiance to Rome, but this did not make them Romans. The protectorates continued to maintain their own identity, although from an on-lookers point of view because they were under the protectorate of Rome they were mistakenly classified as being Romans.
@HERACLIUS’ INNER FEELINGS
After Heraclius had interviewed Abu Sufyan and expressed his analyses, it becomes evident that Heraclius expected and had awaited the coming of a new prophet. It is also evident that it was not Heraclius who was averse to Prophet Muhammad, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam), rather it was the patriarchs of the church and his generals who opposed the Prophet, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam). Heraclius was wise, he knew that if he revealed his inner feelings he would be overthrown, and his successor would be someone who would rise up in opposition to the Muslims.
Despite the fact the Roman legions were extremely powerful Heraclius never took up arms against the Prophet, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam). Rather, Heraclius concentrated upon engaging the Persians and in doing so deflected the pagan Persian army - who might well have posed a threat to the Muslims - as they had already destroyed Jerusalem, the Holy Land of Prophets Abraham and Jesus.
In addition, Abyssinia was at that time a Christian country under the protectorate of Rome, and when its Negus embraced Islam and declined to send the tax due to the Rome Empire, Heraclius neither took action nor opposed him, which is not the disposition of a powerful person opposed to the Prophet, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam).
@HERACLIUS ISSUES ORDERS NOT TO FIGHT THE PROPHET, (SALLA ALLAHU ALIHI WAS SALLAM)
When the Prophet, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam), sent an invitation to Islam to Harith, the Arab King of Ghassan, whose family had governed Syria for many centuries under the protectorate of the Roman Empire, Harith was infuriated and refused the invitation.
Harith was so incensed by the letter he wanted to take up arms against the Prophet, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam), and march upon him in Medina. Harith sent his messenger to Heraclius asking him to join with him and wage of war against the Messenger of Allah, (salla Allahu alihi was sallam). Heraclius declined, and ordered Harith not to take up arms and Harith did not proceed any further.
@A COMMON MISCONCEPTION
It is a common misconception that all Romans referred to in Islamic literature were actually Romans. Some citizens classified as Romans were Arabs, others Byzantine and so on. These nationalities were in fact a protectorate of the Rome Empire in which they came under the wing of Rome but left to govern themself, although subject to Roman taxation.
Among the conditions between the Roman Empire and their protectorates was that they owed allegiance to Rome, but this did not make them Romans. The protectorates continued to maintain their own identity, although from an on-lookers point of view because they were under the protectorate of Rome they were mistakenly classified as being Romans.