My Life is with You

Mohammed’s declaration that you are free was a relief to the Meccan people who had entered into a conspiracy to kill him and were unleashing all kinds of torture and persecution against Mohammed and his companions. There were people who waged various wars against the religion of Islam. It was such people who stood before Mohammed with fear and anxiety, without knowing what kind of punishment was awaiting them. To their great surprise and relief, Mohammed declared that they are all free.

Mohammed entered into Kaba. There were statues and pictures of prophets and angels, including the statue of prophet Abraham. Mohammed removed all these pictures and statues from Kaba. The angels were depicted in the form of beautiful women. There were idols of other saintly people also. All these were removed. He convinced the Qureshis that these statues and idols will not do any good thing to them.

The people of Medina who gave refuge to Mohammed and Muslims were witnessing all these events. A fear arose in their minds that if Mecca has surrendered to Mohammed whether Mohammed would make Mecca his permanent place of residence. Mohammed found that something was disturbing the minds of the people of Medina. He asked them about it. With some hesitation they expressed their fear. Mohammed said, “My life is with you and my death also will be with you.” Mohammed fully observed his treaty with them at Ataba. He did not disappoint the people of Medina who stood by him during all his great troubles.

After the victory over Mecca, the tribe of Qvatha met with a man from the tribe of Hubai and they killed him. Mohammed knew about this and he got angry. He went to the people and addressed them, “Oh people God has given Purity to the city of Mecca from the time He created heaven and earth till the day of judgment. That purity should be maintained. None who believes in the world hereafter should shed blood or even cut a vein in Mecca. Nobody is given permission to do so before and even to me only for a limited period that such a permission shall given.” And immediately thereafter, this purity was reestablished. He also asked all those present there to convey the message to all who are not present. 

Justice P K Shamsuddin