Now, we will examine what happened to the delegation
sent by Mohammed to emperors and kings. There are some differences of opinion
among historians over the question when the delegations left to deliver the
message of Mohammed. Was it after or before the Kaiber war? Haikal the historian thinks that they had not
left at the same time. The reason for holding such a view is that there are
evidences to show that Dihma Bin Khalifa, who was deputed to Iraq took part in
the Kaiber war.
Hirocleus was returning after defeating the Persians
and seeking from them the Holy Cross at Palestine. He wanted to go to Palestine
for installing the Holy Cross. When he was in the retreat Bihman Bin Khalifa entrusted
the letter of Mohammed containing the message to the Governer of Bazra. The
message was read out and translated to Hirocleus and he is reported to have patiently
heard the same. He sent a reply at the same time Haritul Bassani informed
Hirocleus that he had received a message from Mohammed. Hirocleus understood
that it would be similar to the one he received. Hari…Dazani Haritul Bassani
sought permission of Hirocleus to take an army to capture Mohammed. Hirocleus
told Haritul Bassani in a letter that it would be better for him to be at
Palestine to make the celebration of installation of the Holy Cross at
Palestine. Hirocleus had not seriously taken Mohammed. He not even conceived
that Palestine and Syria would come under the rule of Muslims after a few
years.
Justice P K Shamsuddin
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