An Example of Noble Character

is now considered an industry, for the people of Makkah, the tribal religion had become a kind of industry. Therefore, the Godly message did not gain widespread acceptance in Makkah. As the Quran records, the people of Makkah said: “If we were to follow your guidance, we would be uprooted from our land.” (28:57) 3. Once the task of gathering individuals—referred to in the Quran as “that He might cut off a portion” (3:127), implying the selection of the most responsive people— was completed in Makkah, and the increasingly hostile environment made it difficult for them to remain there, the Prophet decided to migrate. This migration was not an act of escape but a strategic step to take advantage of the more favourable opportunities available in Madinah, where conducive conditions had already been prepared. For example, three Jewish tribes—Banu Nadir, Banu Qurayza, and Banu Qaynuqa—lived in the region of Madinah. In 70 CE, the Roman Emperor Titus conquered Palestine and destroyed Jerusalem. As a result, many Jews were exiled and settled in different lands, including Madinah. Over time, their population in Madinah grew to over four thousand. Through contact with these Jews, the people of Madinah developed the idea of a coming saviour who would appear suddenly and resolve all their problems. This background is reflected in the Prophet’s biography. During the pilgrimage season, when the Prophet of Islam met with Arab tribes to convey his message, he encountered some men from the Khazraj tribe of Madinah. He presented