An Example of Noble Character

view of Arabs at the time is reflected in the Persian poet Ferdowsi, who lamented in his Shahnameh: “O sky, shame upon you, the camel-milk drinkers and lizard-eaters—the Arabs—now aspire to the Iranian throne!” At that time, only God knew the hidden potential within this seemingly insignificant tribal society to rise and become a great nation. Later, scholars such as Margoliouth would describe the Arabs as “a nation of heroes,” but such recognition came only after their achievements had been witnessed. Before these events, only God saw their latent capability. One of the remarkable qualities of these Arabs was their freedom from prejudice. They had an inherent openness that allowed them to quickly recognize and accept the truth. Because of this trait, more than a hundred thousand individuals embraced Islam during the Prophet’s lifetime, becoming his devoted companions. Sending the Prophet of Islam to Arabia was not a random choice. It was part of a meticulously planned divine scheme. The planner had to identify the ideal location on Earth where the Prophet could successfully begin his mission. The history of prophets—and of all those who introduced new ideas—shows that very few people from their own societies truly understood or supported their message. But the Prophet of Islam was sent to a community capable of recognizing the truth and fully supporting it. Because of this, he was able to gather a large number of devoted followers during his lifetime—people who had the strength