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you say is true, he will, soon own the place of these two feet of mine." Then Heraclius
told Abu Sufyan, “I knew he was about to appear, but I did not know he would be from
you. If I were able to reach him, I would not mind the hardship (of travel) so that I could
meet him, and if I were by him, I would wash his feet" (Bukhari) - this was the way in
which Prophet Jesus was honored by his disciples.
Heraclius Orders the Letter to be Read to his Generals and the Patriarchs of the Church
From the safety of his upper gallery, Heraclius gave instructions for Prophet
Muhammad‟s letter to be read out aloud to the patriarchs of the church and his generals
assembled in the courtyard below. There was an immediate outcry from the floor as they
all rushed towards the gates of the fortress to get out. However, Heraclius had
anticipated the possibility of a negative response and had previously given the order that
all the gates of the fortress be locked, so when the angry generals and patriarchs tried to
leave they could not. Heraclius, having rightly assessed their opposition to the Prophet
(salla Allahu alihi was sallam) now called them back and convinced them saying, "What I
just said to you was said to test your conviction, and I have seen it." The assembly was
overcome with relief and expressed themselves vigorously, shouting out Heraclius‟
praise that rang throughout the fortress – they had accepted Heraclius statement, their
fear allayed and calm was restored. Thereafter, Abu Sufyan and his companions were
told Abu Sufyan, “I knew he was about to appear, but I did not know he would be from
you. If I were able to reach him, I would not mind the hardship (of travel) so that I could
meet him, and if I were by him, I would wash his feet" (Bukhari) - this was the way in
which Prophet Jesus was honored by his disciples.
Heraclius Orders the Letter to be Read to his Generals and the Patriarchs of the Church
From the safety of his upper gallery, Heraclius gave instructions for Prophet
Muhammad‟s letter to be read out aloud to the patriarchs of the church and his generals
assembled in the courtyard below. There was an immediate outcry from the floor as they
all rushed towards the gates of the fortress to get out. However, Heraclius had
anticipated the possibility of a negative response and had previously given the order that
all the gates of the fortress be locked, so when the angry generals and patriarchs tried to
leave they could not. Heraclius, having rightly assessed their opposition to the Prophet
(salla Allahu alihi was sallam) now called them back and convinced them saying, "What I
just said to you was said to test your conviction, and I have seen it." The assembly was
overcome with relief and expressed themselves vigorously, shouting out Heraclius‟
praise that rang throughout the fortress – they had accepted Heraclius statement, their
fear allayed and calm was restored. Thereafter, Abu Sufyan and his companions were