An Example of Noble Character
English book, p. 362
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
favourable historical circumstances. In the case of the Islamic revolution, all three factors were present in their most optimal forms. Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam, possessed the highest qualities of leadership. Arabia was the most appropriate location for the intended revolution, a fact acknowledged by many historians. Additionally, the timing of his prophethood was the most appropriate, as all necessary historical conditions were met. Achieving a revolutionary change requires the alignment of historical circumstances. Without favourable historical factors, no significant revolution can occur in this world. Regarding the Prophet of Islam, it is universally accepted that he brought about the greatest revolution. This was possible because, astonishingly, all three critical historical elements aligned in his favour. 1. The Prophet of Islam was born in 570 CE. In the same year, the event of the People of the Elephant occurred. The ruler of Yemen, Abraha, marched towards Makkah with an invincible army of elephants to destroy the Kaaba. However, miraculously, they were pelted with stones from the sky, turning the entire army into chaff. This was an extraordinarily significant event that, in the eyes of the Arabs, reestablished the greatness of one God and the concept of divine oneness. This is the very point alluded to in chapters 105 and 106 of the Quran. It was during this grand demonstration of monotheism that the Prophet of Islam was born. He was sent into the world to put an end to the religious persecution that supported polytheism and to

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