Table of Contents
Preface 16
Chapter 1: Arabian Peninsula the Cradle of Islamic Culture 18
Makkah 19
A Short History of Makkah 19
Madina 19
Notes 21
Chapter 2: Arabia Before Islam 22
General Morals of the Arabs 23
Were the Pre-Islamic Arabs Civilized? 23
As`ad Bin Zurarah Meets The Holy Prophet 25
Religion in Arabia 27
Thinking of The Arabs about Man After Death 29
Literature or The Stereoscope of The Mentality of a Nation 29
Position of Women amongst The Arabs 30
Social Position of Women Amongs The Arabs 31
A Brief Comparison 32
Arabs as Warriors 32
Conclusion 33
Superstitions and Myths of Arabs 33
Superstitious Beliefs Of The Arabs Of The Age Of Ignorance 35
1. Burning fire for the coming of rains 36
2. If a cow did not drink water they beat the Ox 36
3. They branded healthy camels so that the others might recover 36
4. A camel was confined by the side of a grave 36
5. They cut off the feet of a camel near a grave 36
Islam Combats With Superstitions 36
6. Treatment of the sick 37
How Islam Campaigned against these Superstitions 38
7. Some Other Superstitions 38
Notes 39
Chapter 3: Conditions of Roman and Iranian Empires 40
Seasonal Discussions in Rome 40
Iran, or The Cradle of Civilisation of that Age 42
General Conditions of Iran Simultaneous with The Dawn of Islam 42
Fondness for Luxuriousness during Sasanian Period 43
Social Conditions in Iran 43
Right of Obtaining Education was Reserved for the Upper Classes 44
Verdict of History on The Sasanian Kings 46
Unrest during The Sasanian Rule 46
Disturbed Conditions of Sasanian Iran from Religious Viewpoint 47
Wars between Iran and Rome 49
Notes 50
Chapter 4: Ancestors of The Prophet 52
1. Ibrahim, The Champion of Monotheism 52
Why Worshop of Creatures Came Into Existence? 52
Birthplace of Prophet Ibrahim 53
Ibrahim’s Campaign Against Idol Worship 54
Secret of Polytheism 55
Ibrahim’s Logic Explained 57
Method of Discussion and Debate Adopted by The Prophets 58
Was Azar The Father of Ibrahim? 58
Azar in The Holy Qur’an 59
The following verses were, however, revealed in reply to their request 59
Ibrahim The Idol-Breaker 60
Instructive Points of This Narrative 62
A New Chapter in The Life of Ibrahim 64
How The Fountain of Zamzam Came Into Existence 65
They Meet Again 66
2. Qusayy Son Of Kilab 66
3 Abd Manaf 67
4. Hashim 68
Umayyah Son of Abd Shams Feels Jealous 69
Hashim Marries 70
5. Abdul Muttalib 71
Re-Excavation Of The Well Of Zamzam 71
Steadfastness In Keeping Promise 73
Tumult Of The Year of The Elephant 74
The Origin Of This Event 75
Abdul Muttalib Goes To The Camp of Abraha 77
Quraysh Await Abdul Muttalib’s Return 78
A theoretical discussion about miracles 79
Way of Thinking of Some Scholars 80
Notable Points With Regard to The Above Mentioned Explanation 82
Two Important Points 83
After The Defeat of Abraha 83
Imaginary Frontiers of Quraysh 84
Abdullah – Father Of The Holy Prophet 85
Death Of Abdullah In Yathrib 86
Notes 87
Chapter 5: Birth of the Prophet 88
Year, Month and Date of Birth of The Prophet of Islam 89
Which of The Two Versions is Correct? 90
Ceremony of Giving A Name To The Prophet of Islam 90
The Holy Qur'an mentions two names of the Prophet.73 91
The Infancy Of The Prophet 91
Notes 92
Chapter 6: Childhood of The Prophet 93
Worshippers of Allah 93
Five Years In The Desert 95
Notes 96
Chapter 7: Rejoining the Family 97
Journey To Yathrib 98
Death of Abdul Muttalib 99
Guardianship by Abu Talib 99
A Journey to Syria 99
Falsehood of The Orientalists 100
A Glance at The Existing Taurat 102
A Glance at The Injeel 103
Prophet 'Isa Shows a Miracle 103
Notes 103
Chapter 8: Period of Youth 104
Spiritual Power of The Holy Prophet 104
The Fujjar (Unjust) Battles 104
The Prophet Participates in The Agreement 106
Notes 107
Chapter 9: From Sheperd to Merchant 108
Abu Talib's Proposal 109
Khadijah - The First Lady Of Islam 110
The Patent and Latent Causes of The Marriage 112
Circumstances of Khadijah’s Suit 113
Notes 114
Chapter 10: From Marriage upto Prophethood 115
Manhood of The Holy Prophet 115
Sentiments of His Manhood 115
His Children from Khadijah 116
Unfounded Guess 116
Adopted Son of The Prophet of Islam 117
Beginning of Differences Among The Idolaters 117
The Foundations of Idol-Worship Shake 118
These four persons consisted of 118
Another Weakness of Quraysh 118
Notes 119
Chapter 11: The First Manifestation of Reality 121
Necessity for the appointment of Prophets 121
Role of Prophets on the reformation of society 122
A Patent Example 122
The 'Honest One' Of Quraysh in The Hira Mountain 124
Commencement of Revelation 125
The World as Viewed by a Materialist 125
The Abstract Soul 126
Magnetic Sleep (Hypnotism) 127
Inspiration or Mysterious Sense 127
Kinds of Inspiration 127
Myths 128
Trail of Revelation 128
Khadijah Goes to Waraqah Bin Nawafal 129
Baselessness of These Statements 130
Notes 131
Chapter 12: The First Revelation 132
Reply by Shi'ah Scholars 132
The First Reply 132
The Second Reply 133
The Third Reply 133
The Faith of the Prophet before The Prophetic Mission 134
Comparison of Prophet Muhammad with Prophet 'Isa 135
Notes 136
Chapter 13: Who Were The First Persons to Embrace Islam? 137
The First Amongst Women to Embrace Islam was Khadijah 137
The First Amongst Men to Adopt Islam was Ali 137
The First Evidence 138
The Second Evidence 139
The Third Evidence 139
The Fourth Evidence 139
Mamun’s Discussion with Ishaq 140
Notes 140
Chapter 14: Cessatation of Revelation 141
Our opinion on This Subject 142
The Holy Prophet Commenced Reformation From A Limited Circle 142
The Manner of Inviting The Kinsfolk 144
Crimes and Breach of Trust 145
Prophethood and Imamate are Linked Together 147
Notes 147
Chapter 15: General Invitation 148
The Role of Faith and Fortitude 148
Steadfastness and Fortitude of The Holy Prophet 149
Quraysh Approached Abu Talib for The Third Time 151
Quraysh Try to Allure The Holy Prophet 151
An Example of The Tortures and Persecutions by Quraysh 152
Abu Jahl Lies in Ambush for The Holy Prophet 155
Persecution of Muslims by Quraysh 156
Bilal, The Ethiopian 156
Self-Sacrifice of Ammar and His Parents 156
Abdullah Bin Mas'ud 157
Ruthless Enemies of The Holy Prophet 158
Umar Ibn Khattab Embraces Islam 158
Notes 160
Chapter 16: Judgement of Quraysh about The Holy Qur'an 162
Judgement of Walid 162
Another Example 163
Strange Stratagem of Quraysh 164
Stimulant for The Obstinacy of the Chiefs of Quraysh 164
1. Quraysh were jealous of the Holy Prophet 165
2. Fear of the Day of Judgement 165
Some objections by the Polytheists 166
Notes 167
Chapter 17: The First Migration 168
Quraysh Send Their Representatives to The Court of Ethiopia 170
Return from Ethiopia 173
Mission of The Christians 173
The Mission of Quraysh 174
Notes 175
Chapter 18: Rusty Weapons 176
Undue Calumnies 176
Persistence in Attributing Insanity 178
Imposture of Nazar Bin Harith 179
Persistence of Quraysh in Their Faith 179
They Prohibit Hearing of The Qur’an 180
The Law-Breaking Legislators 181
Preventing People from Embracing Islam 181
Another Example 182
Notes 183
Chapter 19: The Fiction of Gharaniq 184
A Simple Accountability of This Fiction 185
Judgement of Intellect on This Myth 185
Contradiction of The Story in Another Way 186
Argument against the Myth from The Point of View of Language 187
Evidence put forward by some orientalists 187
Notes 187
Chapter 20: Economic Blockade 188
Declaration By Quraysh 188
The Pitiable Condition Of Bani Hashim 189
Notes 191
Chapter 21: Death of Abu Talib 192
Specimens Of The Kindnesses And Love Of Abu Talib 192
Change In The Programme Of The Journey 193
Defence Of His Sacred Beliefs 193
A False Idea 194
The Real Stimulant For Abu Talib 194
A Short Account Of The Sacrifices Made By Abu Talib 195
The Will Of Abu Talib At The Time Of His Death 196
The Last Journey 197
The Viewpoint Of Shi'ah Scholars 197
Notes 198
Chapter 22: Me`raj – The Heavenly Ascension 199
Me'raj According To The Qur'an, Hadith And History 199
Does Me'raj Have A Qur'anic Origin? 200
In Surah al-lsra' it has been said 200
Reports About Me'raj 201
History Of This Event 201
Was Me'raj Of The Prophet Physical? 202
What Is Spiritual Me'raj? 203
Reply To The Above Criticism 204
An Unrhythmical Song 204
Me'raj And Modern Scientific Laws 205
Reply To The Above Objections 206
The Object Of Me'raj 207
Notes 208
Chapter 23: Journey to Ta`if 209
The Prophet Returns To Makkah 210
A Point Which Deserves Attention 211
Speeches In The Famous Bazaars Of Arabia 212
Invitation To The Heads Of The Tribes During Haj Season 212
Notes 212
Chapter 24: The Agreement of Aqabah 213
The Battle Of Bu'ath 214
The Details Of This Event 214
The First Agreement At 'Aqabah 215
The Second Agreement At 'Aqabah 215
Conditions Of Muslims After The Agreement Of 'Aqabah 217
The Reaction Of QurayshTo The Agreement At 'Aqabah 218
Spiritual Influence Of Islam 219
Fear Overtakes Quraysh 220
Notes 221
Chapter 25: The Event of Migration 222
Divine Assistance 223
The Archangel Jibreel Informs The Prophet 224
Enemies Attack The House Of The Prophet 225
The Prophet In The Cave Of Thaur 225
Quraysh Do Not Hesitate In Searching Out The Prophet 226
Self-Sacrifice In The Path Of Reality 226
Statement Of Ibn Taymiyah 227
Reply To The False Interpretation 228
Detailed Reply 229
Trail Of Events Of The Migration Of The Prophet 230
Coming Out Of The Cave 231
The First Page Of History 231
Why The Year Of Migration Became The Era Of Islamic History? 231
Schedule Of The Journey 232
Arrival In The Village Of Quba 233
Tumult And Glamour Of Joy In Madina 234
Seeds Of Dissension 235
Notes 236
Chapter 26: The Events of the First Year of Migration 238
The Story Of 'Ammar 239
Nurse Kinder To The Child Than Its Mother 240
Brotherhood-The Greatest Gleam Of Faith 241
Two Great Distinctions Of Ali 242
Another Distinction Of Ali 243
The Greatest Documentary Agreement Of History 244
Part One 244
Part Two 245
Part Three 246
Part Four 246
Obstructions Of The Jews 247
ABDULLAH BIN SALAM EMBRACES ISLAM 247
Another Plan To Overthrow The Government Of Islam 247
Notes 249
Chapter 27: Some Events of the First and Second Years of Migration 250
What Was The Object Of War Manoeuvres? 252
Viewpoint Of Orientalists About These Events 253
Notes 255
Chapter 28: The Events of the Second Year of Migration 256
Difficulties Of Marriage During The Present Age 256
The Propllet Campaigned Practically Against These Difficulties 256
The Dowry Of The Prophet's Daughter 258
The Ceremonies Of The Marriage 258
Notes 259
Chapter 29: Change of Qiblah 260
Miraculous Knowledge Of The Prophet 261
Notes 262
Chapter 30: The Battle of Badr 263
The Difficulty Faced By Quraysh 264
The Forces Of Truth And Falsehood Face Each Other 265
War Consultations 265
Concealment Of Facts 266
Procurement Of Information About The Enemy 267
The Caravan Of Abu Sufyan Flees 269
Muslims Become Aware Of The Escape Of The Caravan 269
Difference Of Opinion Amongst Quraysh 269
"Arish" Or Tower Of Command 270
Examining The Question Of Setting Up A Shelter 271
Movement Of Quraysh 271
Consultations By Quraysh 272
Difference Of Opinion Amongst Quraysh 272
The Reason Which Made The Battle Unavoidable 273
Single Combats 273
General Attack Begins 274
Regard For Rights 275
Umayyah Bin Khalaf Is Killed 275
Amount Of Casualties And Losses 276
After The Battle Of Badr 276
Two Captives Were Killed Enroute 277
Men Dispatched By The Prophet To Madina 278
Makkans Come To Know About Their Chiefs Being Killed 278
Wailings And Elegizing Prohibited 279
Final Decision About The Captives 279
Statement Of Ibn Abil Hadid 280
Notes 281
Chapter 31: Dangerous Designs of the Jews 282
The Fire Of War Kindles With A Spark 283
Fresh Reports Reach Madina 284
1. Ghazwatul Kadar 284
2. Ghazwatus Saweeq 285
Ghazwah Zil Amr 285
Quraysh Change Their Trade Route 286
Notes 286
Chapter 32: The Events of the Third Year of Migration 287
Reasons For The Battle Of Uhud 287
Quraysh Decide To Meet The Expenses Of War 288
The Intelligence Organization Of The Holy Prophet Furnishes A Report 289
The Army Of Quraysh Moves 289
The Uhud Region 290
Consultations In The Matter Of Defence 290
Drawing Lots For Being Killed 291
Result Of Consultations 292
The Holy Prophet Takes Decision 293
The Holy Prophet Goes Out Of Madina 293
Two Self-Sacrificing Soldiers 293
Array Of The Two Armies 295
Strengthening The Morale Of The Soldiers 296
The Enemy Organizes His Rows 296
Psychological Stimulations 297
The Battle Begins 297
Who Were Fighting For The Sake Of Lust? 298
Defeat After Victory 299
The Rumour About The Prophet Being Killed Spreads 300
Is It Possible To Deny The Flight Of Some Persons? 301
The Holy Qur'an Reveals Some Facts 301
Bitter Experiences 302
Five Persons Conspire To Kill The Holy Prophet 303
Defence Associated With Success And Renewed Victory 304
Trail Of The Happenings At Uhud 310
The Opportunists Among The Enemy 310
End Of The Battle 311
Last Words Of Sa'd Bin Rabi' 312
The Holy Prophet Returns To Madina 313
Exciting Record Of A Faithful Woman 313
Another Example Of Self-Sacrificing Women 314
The Enemy Should Be Pursued 315
The Prophet Goes Upto Hamra'ul Asad 316
A True Believer Is Not Cheated Twice 317
Notes 317
Chapter 33: The Events of the Third and Fourth Years of Migration 319
A Dexterously Drawn Plan To Kill The Missionaries 319
Cruel Massacre Of The Missionaries Of Islam 320
Tragedy Of Bl'r Ma'unah 321
Partial Behaviour Of The Orientalists 322
A True Believer Is Never Stung From The Same Hole Twice 322
Notes 323
Chapter 34: The Jews Quit the Zone of Islam 324
How To Deal With This Crime? 325
Crocodile Tears 326
Role Of The Hypocrites 326
The Farms Of Bani Nuzayr Are Distributed Among The Muhajirs 327
Notes 327
Chapter 35: The Events of the Fourth Year of Migration 328
Prohibition Of Alcoholic Drinks 328
Battle (Ghazwah) Of Za'tur Riqa' 329
Forbearing Guards 330
The Second Badr 331
Notes 331
Chapter 36: The Events of the Fifth Year of Migration 332
Who Was Zayd Bin Harith? 332
Zayd Marries The Prophet's Cousin (Paternal Aunt's Daughter) 332
Zayd Separates From His Wife 333
Marriage For Banning Another Wrong Custom 333
The Forged Story About Zaynab Is A Mere Fiction 335
Explanation Of Two Parts Of The Verse 336
Notes 337
Chapter 37: The Battle of Ahzab 338
Intelligence Bureau Of Muslims 339
The Well-Known Remarks Of The Prophet About Salman 340
The Army Of The Arabs And The Jews Besieges Madina 341
Number Of Soldiers Of The Two Forces 341
The Rigours Of Winter And The Shortage Of Provisions 341
Hay Bin Akhtab Arrives In The Fortress Of Bani Qurayzah 342
The Prophet Becomes Aware Of The Violation Of The Pact By Bani Qurayzah 343
Initial Transgressions By Bani Qurayzah 343
Encounter Between Faith And Infidelity 344
Some Champions Of The Arab Army Cross The Ditch 345
Combat Between The Two Champions Commences 346
The Value Of This Blow 347
Magnanimity 347
The Army Of The Arabs Is Divided 347
Factors Which Divided The Arab Army 348
Representatives Of Quraysh Visit The Fortress Of Bani Qurayzah 350
The Last Factor 351
Notes 351
Chapter 38: The Last Stage of Mischief 352
Consultations By The Jews Within The Fortress 352
Betrayal By Abu Lubabah 354
The Fate Of The Fifth Group 355
A Study Of Sa'd Mu'az's Judiciousness 356
Notes 358
Chapter 39: The Events of the Fifth and Sixth Years of Migration 359
A Band Of Quraysh Proceeds To Ethiopia 360
Prevention Of Repetition Of Bitter Events 360
Battle Of Zl Qarad 361
Unpermissible Vow 361
Notes 362
Chapter 40: The Events of The Sixth Year of Migration 363
The Battle Of Bani Mustaliq 363
A Hypocrite Fans The Flame Of Dissensions 364
Conflict Between Faith And Sentiments Of A Soldier 365
The Prophet Marries Juwayriyah 366
Notes 366
Chapter 41: A Religious and Political Journey 367
The Representatives Of Quraysh Come And Meet The Holy Prophet 369
The Prophet Of Islam Sends His Representative 371
The Holy Prophet Sends Another Representative 371
The Rizwan Pledge 372
Suhayl Bin 'Amr Contacts The Prophet 372
History Repeats Itself 373
Text Of The Hudaybiyah Pact 374
Glad Tidings Of Freedom 375
Last Effort For The Preservation Of Peace 376
Evaluation Of The Peace Pact Of Hudaybiyah 377
Quraysh Insist Upon Cancellation Of One Of The Clauses Of The Pact 379
The Muslim Women Were Not Surrendered To Quraysh 380
Notes 381
Chapter 42: The Events of the Seventh Year of Migration 382
The Universality Of The Prophethood 382
The Message Of Prophethood Is Sent To Far Off Places 383
Conditions Of The World At The Time Of The Communication Of Universal Invitation 384
The Messenger Of Islam In The Roman Territory 385
Kaiser Makes Investigations About The Holy Prophet 386
The Prophet's Letter Impresses Kaiser 387
The Ambassador Of The Prophet Arrives In Iran 387
Ya'qubi's False View 389
Khusro Perviz Contacts The Ruler Of Yemen 389
Arrival Of The Messenger Of Islam In Egypt 390
The Maqauqis Writes A Letter To The Prophet 392
Envoy Of Islam Enters Ethiopia 393
Conversation Of The Envoy With The Negus 394
The Negus Writes To The Holy Prophet 395
Letters Of The Holy Prophet To The Rulers Of Syria And Yamamah 395
The Holy Prophet's Letters To The Prince Of The Ghassanians 396
The Sixth Envoy Of The Prophet Proceeds To Yamamah 397
Other Letters Of The Prophet Of Islam 399
Notes 399
Chapter 43: Fort of Khayber the Centre of Danger 400
The Army Of Islam Moves To An Unknown Destination 401
Important Places Are Occupied At Night 402
The Fortifications Of The Jews Tumble Down 403
Piety In The Very Face Of Hardships 404
The Forts Are Conquered One After The Other 405
The Great Victory At Khayber 406
Tampering With Facts 408
Three Bright Points In The Life Of Ali 409
The Factors Pertaining To Victory 410
1. Military Plan And Tactics 410
2. Procurement Of Information 411
3. Self-Sacrifice Of All 411
Kind Sentiments In The Battlefield 412
Kananah Bin Rabi' Is Killed 412
War Booty Is Divided 413
A Caravan From Ethiopia The Memorable Land 413
Figures Of Casualties 414
Forgiveness At The Time Of Victory 414
Stubborn Behaviour Of The Jews 415
The Jews Are Expelled From Khayber 417
Lie Justified By Its Motive 417
Notes 418
Chapter 44: The Story of Fadak 420
Is it possible to entertain any doubt about the matter after this clear statement? 422
The Story Of Fadak After The Prophet 422
Notes 424
Chapter 45: The Lapsed `Umrah 425
The Prophet Enters Makkah 426
The Prophet Leaves Makkah 427
Notes 428
Chapter 46: The Events of the Eighth Year of Migration 429
A Still More Tragic Event 429
Difference Of Opinion About The First Commander 430
Array Of Roman And Islamic Troops 432
Army Of Islam In Distress 434
The Soldiers Of Islam Return To Madina 435
Myth Instead Of History 435
The Prophet Wept Bitterly On The Death Of Ja'far 436
Notes 436
Chapter 47: The Battle of Zatus Salasil 437
Ali Is Selected As The Commander Of The Army 439
The Secret Of Ali's Victory In This Battle 439
Notes 440
Chapter 48: The Conquest of Makkah 441
The Prophet's Decision Makes Quraysh Uneasy 442
A Spy Is Trapped 444
The Prophet And The Muslims March Towards Makkah 446
Showing Indulgence While In Power And Authority 447
Fascinating Tactics Of The Army Of Islam 448
Abbas Makes Abu Sufyan Pass Through The Muslim Camp 449
Abu Sufyan Appears Before The Prophet 450
Makkah Surrenders Without Bloodshed 451
Abu Sufyan Proceeds To Makkah 452
Military Forces Of Islam Enter The City 453
Breaking The Idols And Washing The Ka'bah 454
The Prophet Grants General Amnesty 457
The Prophet Exhorts His Kinsmen 457
Historical Sermon Of The Prophet In The Masjidul Haram 458
Superiority On Account Of Being An Arab 459
The Hundred Years' Wars And Old Grudges 459
Islamic Brotherhood 459
The Criminals Are Arrested 460
The Story Of 'Ikrimah And Safwan 460
Events After The Conquest Of Makkah 461
Idol Temples In Makkah And In Its Suburbs Become Desolate 462
Another Offence Of Khalid 463
Notes 464
Chapter 49: The Battle of Hunayn 465
An Unmatched Army 465
Acquisition Of Information 465
Equipment Of The Muslims 467
The Steadfastness Of The Prophet And Of A Group Of Self-Sacrificing Persons 467
War Booty 468
Notes 468
Chapter 50: The Battle of Ta’if 469
Splitting The Wall Of The Fort By Means Of Military Vehicles 470
Economic And Moral Blows 470
The Last Stratagem To Conquer The Fort 471
The Army Of Islam Returns To Madina 471
Events After The War 472
Malik Bin 'Awf Embraced Islam 474
Distribution Of War Booty 474
Notes 476
Chapter 51: The Famous Panegyric of Ka’b Bin Zuhayr 477
A Young Man Becomes The Governor Of Makkah 477
Story Of Ka'b Bin Zuhayr Bin Abi Sulma 478
Grief Mingled With Joy 479
Notes 479
Chapter 52: The Events of the Ninth Year of Migration 480
Demolition Of The Idol-Temple 480
Adyy Bin Hatim Proceeds To Madina 482
Notes 483
Chapter 53: The Battle of Tabuk 484
Inviting Warriors And Procuring Expenses Of War 484
Persons Opposed To Participation In The Battle 485
Ali Did Not Participate In This Battle 486
The Army Of Islam Proceeds Towards Tabuk 487
March Past Of The Army Before The Prophet 488
The Story Of Malik Bin Qays 488
Difficulties On The Way 489
Precautionary Orders 489
Occult Information Of The Prophet 490
Another Occult Information 490
Army Of Islam Arrives In The Area Of Tabuk 490
Khalid Bin Walid Is Dispatched To Dowmatul Jandal 492
Evaluation Of The Journey To Tabuk 493
The Hypocrites Plot Against The Holy Prophet 493
Cold War 494
The Event Of Masjid Zirar 496
Notes 497
Chapter 54: The Deputation of Thaqif Goes to Madina 499
Dissensions Amongst The People Of Thaqif Tribe 499
The Deputation Of Thaqif Meets The Prophet 500
The Conditions Of The Deputation 501
Notes 502
Chapter 55: The Prophet Mourning for His Son 503
Baseless Objection 503
Campaign Against Superstitions 504
Notes 505
Chapter 56: Eradication of Idol-Worship in Arabia 506
Unfair Bias In The Assessment Of This Event 509
Notes 510
Chapter 57: Representatives of Najran in Madina 511
The Representatives Of Najran Have Discussions With The Prophet 512
The Represents Of Najran Give Up The Idea Of Mubahilah 514
Contents Of The Agreement Concluded Between The Parties 515
Notes 516
Chapter 58: The Events of the Tenth Year of Migration 517
Plot To Kill The Prophet 517
The Commander Of The Faithful Is Deputed To Yemen 518
Notes 519
Chapter 59: The Farewell Haj 520
Ali Returns From Yemen To Partake In Haj Ceremonies 521
Haj Ceremonies Begin 522
The Historical Sermon Of The Prophet At The Time Of The Farewell Haj 522
Notes 524
Chapter 60: Islam is completed by The Appointment of Successor 526
Prophethood And Imamate Were Inter-Related 527
Sermon Of The Prophet At Ghadir Khum 528
The Authentic Sources Of The Hadith Ghadir 529
Notes 530
Chapter 61: The Events of the Eleventh Year of Migration 531
The Impostors And Apprehensions Of Rome 531
A Short Biography Of Musaylimah 531
Apprehension Of Rome 532
A Lame Excuse 535
Seeking Forgiveness For Those Burled In Baqi 535
Notes 536
Chapter 62: A Will which was Not Written 537
Bring A Pen And An Ink-Pot So That I May Write A Will 537
What Did The Will Aim At? 540
Making Amends For The Matter 541
Distribution Of Dinars 542
The Prophet Is Annoyed On Account Of The Medicine Given To Him 542
Last Farewell To Friends 542
Notes 543
Chapter 63: The Last Hours of the Prophet 545
The Prophet Speaks To His Daughter 545
Brushing The Teeth 546
Recommendations Of The Prophet 546
The Last Day 547
Notes 549