The Character Of The Prophet

The Character of the Prophet weapons—but no one can stand against the power of good character. In the face of such character, every person must eventually bow down. Baraa bin Aazib recounts that during the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, the Prophet agreed with the Quraysh on three conditions. One of these was: If a Quraysh person joins the Muslims, they will return him. But if a Muslim comes to the Quraysh, they will not return him. While the agreement was being written, a young Muslim named Abu Jandal arrived from Makkah. He had been imprisoned for accepting Islam. He came in chains, stumbling and bleeding. He cried, “Save me from the oppressors!” It was an emotional moment. The Companions unsheathed their swords. Seeing Abu Jandal in this state, anyone might think the agreement should be broken to save him. But the people of Makkah said, “Muhammad! This is the first test of your agreement.” The Prophet, staying true to his word, said the treaty could not be broken. And Abu Jandal was handed back to them. Outwardly, it seemed that the oppressed had been returned to the oppressors. However, the way this promise was fulfilled deeply influenced the hearts of the Quraysh. Although they brought Abu Jandal back and imprisoned him, the act of keeping promises impressed many in Makkah, leading to the swift acceptance of the message of