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Before the opening of Mecca the Angel Gabriel brought the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa
sallam) a new chapter that exhorted the praise of his Lord and the asking of His
forgiveness.
"When the victory of Allah and the opening comes, and you see people
embracing the Religion of Allah in throngs,
exalt with the praise of your Lord and ask forgiveness from Him.
For indeed, He is the Turner (for the penitent)."
Koran Chapter 110
The chapter was not only a sign that the Prophet would soon open Mecca, but also an
indication that after these signs had been fulfilled his time upon earth would soon be at
an end, however, it was not until later that he disclosed the indication to his daughter,
Lady Fatima.
As the middle of Ramadan approached the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) made
his customary retreat to the Mosque (Itikaf) in which he would spend ten consecutive
sallam) a new chapter that exhorted the praise of his Lord and the asking of His
forgiveness.
"When the victory of Allah and the opening comes, and you see people
embracing the Religion of Allah in throngs,
exalt with the praise of your Lord and ask forgiveness from Him.
For indeed, He is the Turner (for the penitent)."
Koran Chapter 110
The chapter was not only a sign that the Prophet would soon open Mecca, but also an
indication that after these signs had been fulfilled his time upon earth would soon be at
an end, however, it was not until later that he disclosed the indication to his daughter,
Lady Fatima.
As the middle of Ramadan approached the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) made
his customary retreat to the Mosque (Itikaf) in which he would spend ten consecutive