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Respect All Cultures, Do Not Discriminate
“O Muhammad, we do not say that you are telling a lie. So far as
your integrity is concerned, we have no doubt about it.”
The Prophet is a role model for everyone who believes in his
prophethood. Character of this calibre establishes one’s identity
in the eyes of both God and the people. But such a character
is not the sole privilege of a prophet. Every single believer can
have such a character and is certainly expected to emulate the
character of the Prophet.
The Prophet’s veracity was almost a byword in Makkah.
The following is a portion of a dialogue between the Christian
Emperor Heraclius and Abu Sufyan, an opponent of the Prophet
at that time:
Emperor Heraclius: “Did you suspect him of lying before he
said what he said?”
Abu Sufyan: “No.”
Emperor Heraclius: “And does he break his pledges?”
Abu Sufyan: “No.”
Emperor Heraclius: “If he does not lie to man, then how will
he lie to God Almighty?”
This dialogue shows the sheer strength of a person’s character.
Indeed, you are known to your neighbours by your character and
not by anything else.
Respect All Cultures,
Do Not Discriminate
od Almighty sent more than one hundred thousand prophets
Gor messengers to every group of people. All the messengers of
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