The Prophet in Makkah

again and again. When these points come from the tongue of the preacher of God’s word, however, they take on the hue of the preacher’s person; he adds an element of individuality to unvarying themes. This addition means that the message of Islam, far from being a repetition of set texts, is expressed with irresistible vitality and spontaneity. One in meaning, it becomes diverse in the forms it takes. Fixed though its topics are, compiling a complete list of them becomes impossible. The heart of the preacher of God’s word is full of fear of God; it is his ardent desire to bring his audience onto the path of proper guidance. He knows that if he can get God’s servants close to God, God will be pleased with him. These factors spur him on in his task. They ensure that his words, far from being repetitive and monotonous, have an inspired air about them. Despite being one in theme, his message becomes varied in tone. The preacher of God’s word thinks first and foremost of his congregation. More than anything, he wants them to find the right guidance. This means that he makes allowances for the needs of every individual he addresses and casts his words in a mould that will be understandable to them. No one followed this pattern more completely than the Prophet of Islam. Night and day, he was busy preaching the word of God. But his preaching was far from a bland repetition of certain set speeches. Instead, he used to consider the nature of his congregation in formulating his message.