The Book of Life

INSIGHTS OF THE WISE oppression. Still, he did not fight back. He stayed patient and endured quietly. After migrating to Madinah, when opponents waged war on them, he organized his army and fought them in defence when all peaceful options failed. Later, at Hudaybiyyah, he again chose to avoid war. Soon after, the enemy, without a battle, conceded defeat and laid down their arms. On the “first day,” the Prophet demonstrated patience in the face of his enemies. On the “second day,” he met them in battle and achieved victory. However, the case of Hudaybiyyah was different: there, the “first day” was marked by patience, and on the “second day,” there was no need for battle at all—the enemy surrendered without resistance and laid down their arms. TWENTY YEARS LATER I t was Columbus who discovered America—this sixword sentence can now be said by anyone in less than six seconds. However, to make this event happen, Columbus had to spend twenty tough years. Christopher Columbus, born in Italy in 1451 and who died in Spain in 1506, sought assistance from King John II of Portugal in 1484 for his sea expedition. However, the King of Portugal considered it unworthy and declined to help. Columbus then sought help from Queen Isabella of