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Such was Abu Jahl’s hatred for the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) and his
message, that he was to die in disbelief. However, when the news of the Prophet’s birth
reached him over forty years before, he had been so elated that he freed a female slave,
and for this noble act, each Monday – the day on which the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa
sallam) was born - Allah in His Mercy reduces his punishment in Hell.
That same day Hamza in the month of Dhul Hijja six years after the prophethood, went
to the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) and formally embraced Islam after having
kept his belief hidden from the Koraysh for many years. Now that Hamza had
announced he had embraced Islam, the Koraysh were hesitant to continue with their vile
behavior. They realized from now onward they would have to answer to him for their
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actions, so they revised their tactics, for no one wanted to cross Hamza’s path.
The Cruelty of Abu Lahab and his Wife
message, that he was to die in disbelief. However, when the news of the Prophet’s birth
reached him over forty years before, he had been so elated that he freed a female slave,
and for this noble act, each Monday – the day on which the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa
sallam) was born - Allah in His Mercy reduces his punishment in Hell.
That same day Hamza in the month of Dhul Hijja six years after the prophethood, went
to the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) and formally embraced Islam after having
kept his belief hidden from the Koraysh for many years. Now that Hamza had
announced he had embraced Islam, the Koraysh were hesitant to continue with their vile
behavior. They realized from now onward they would have to answer to him for their
4
actions, so they revised their tactics, for no one wanted to cross Hamza’s path.
The Cruelty of Abu Lahab and his Wife