when he was returning from an expedition and hung his sword from the
tree. A Non-Muslim personcame quietly, took hold ofthe sword and,
addressingthe Prophet said to him:"O Muhammad! now who will save you
from my hand?" The Prophet heardit, rose up from his seat and said:
"Allah will save me." Hearing the name of Allah, he was overawed and
the sword slipped from his hand. The Prophet rose up from his place,
took the sword intohis hand and questioned him: "Now who will save you
from my hand?" He felt sorry and begged apology. The Prophet forgave
him. He was so impressed by this kindness that he embraced Islam. He
then went to his tribesmen andexpressed that he never found a man
better than Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Source: "The Miracles of the Prophet" by Shaikh Ahmed S. Dehalvi; also
related in Bukhari and other sources with slight variations.
Related to the protection of the Prophet Muhammad, Allah has mentioned
in the Quran"O Apostle! proclaim the message which has been sent to
you from your Lord. If you do not do it, you would not have fulfilled
and proclaimed this mission. And Allah will defend you against men who
mean mischief. For Allah guides not thosewho reject faith." (Al Quran
5:67).
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