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When Prophet Muhammad sg began his mission he did not have
many followers. However, after a few years, he was able to march
back into Makkah with ten thousand strong-hearted Muslims.
They were from many different nations and tribes, and they in-
cluded Suhayb, the Roman; Salman, the Persian; Bilal, an Abys-
sinian, born in Makkah; and Usamah ibn Harithah, from the tribe
of Kalb. Prophet Muhammad's sS return brought an end to Mak-
kah's tribal wars. He demonstrated the Mercy of Allah by declar-
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ing that there would be no further bloodshed. Instead of revenge,
he gave amnesty; instead of exile, he allowed former enemies who
would accept Al-Islam to participate in his adminstration. To
families who had suffered and still wanted revenge, he taught in
essence, "You must bury your differences and learn to live in peace
with each other."
many followers. However, after a few years, he was able to march
back into Makkah with ten thousand strong-hearted Muslims.
They were from many different nations and tribes, and they in-
cluded Suhayb, the Roman; Salman, the Persian; Bilal, an Abys-
sinian, born in Makkah; and Usamah ibn Harithah, from the tribe
of Kalb. Prophet Muhammad's sS return brought an end to Mak-
kah's tribal wars. He demonstrated the Mercy of Allah by declar-
6
7
INTRODUCTION TO AL-ISLAM
ing that there would be no further bloodshed. Instead of revenge,
he gave amnesty; instead of exile, he allowed former enemies who
would accept Al-Islam to participate in his adminstration. To
families who had suffered and still wanted revenge, he taught in
essence, "You must bury your differences and learn to live in peace
with each other."