An Example of Noble Character

even those who once appeared as enemies may become close friends. (Quran, 41:34) Now, as we face new challenges and difficulties, if we establish the Quran, history will once again bear witness. Just as the sword of the Mongols in the seventh century AH ultimately became a servant and protector of God’s religion, the same outcome will unfold once more. THE CONDUCT OF THE PROPHET OF ISLAM During the time of the Prophet of Islam, there was a man named Musaylimah ibn Habib from Yamamah who falsely claimed to be a prophet. In the 10th year of Hijrah, he sent a letter to the Prophet of Islam through two of his men. The contents of the letter were as follows: “From Musaylimah, the Messenger of God, to Muhammad, the Messenger of God. Peace be upon you. After this: I have been made a partner with you in prophethood. Half of the land (i.e., Arabia) is ours, and half belongs to Quraysh. But the Quraysh are a people who transgress. (Seerah Ibn Hisham, Vol. 2, p. 600) When Musaylimah’s envoys arrived and his letter was read aloud before the Prophet of Islam, he asked them, “What do you yourselves say?” They replied, “We say what he says.” The Prophet of Islam responded: