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Without wasting any time, Suraqah got back on his feet and spurred

again to catch Prophet Muhammad SAW who was getting further away
from him. Suraqah’s horse ran so fast taking Suraqah closer to Prophet
Muhammad SAW. Suraqah take his sword one more time. But then what
happen? The legs of his horse got stag again in the sand making Suraqah

fell of the back of his horse. Suraqah was confused on what was happening.
He finally realized that Prophet Muhammad SAW was protected by Allah

SWT

Then, Suraqah called on Prophet Muhammad SAW. Prophet
Muhammad SAW heard Suraqah calling but he ignored it. Suraqah called

again, “Dear Muhammad, please give me a help here. I won’t do you any

harm!”

Finally, Prophet Muhammad SAW decided to stop and help Suraqah
who slammed in the sand.

“Please help me. I promise, I’ll leave you in peace. You can take my food
and sword”, said Suraqah weakly. Prophet Muhammad SAW replied, “We

don’t need your food and your sword. Just tell all people who are chasing

us to leave us. That’s enough.”

Suraqah nodded. Then Prophet Muhammad SAW prayed and soon
the legs Suraqah horse were free. When he saw what the Prophet did for
him, Suraqah was touched by the Prophet’s compassion. He decided not

to harm the Prophet Muhammad SAW and converted to Islam.

Moral of The Story:

Prophet Muhammad SAW teaches us to be compassionate. Even though
Suraqah had a bad intention, Prophet Muhammad SAW was still willing to
help and forgive him. Prophet Muhammad SAW’s compassion touch

Suraqah who was known as a mean person. He even converted to Islam.
Compassion will lead us to do good thing in life.