Dawn of Islam 2

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DAWN OF ISLAM 2

(Spread Islam Openly)

The prophet Muhammad had been spreading the religion of Islam quietly for three years when Allah
commanded him to declare it to the people publicly. Allah also Instructed him to start with his own
household-those within his own family. Those among the idolators could be ignored if they would not
respond to his call.

Muhammad understood his orders and went into retirement in his house for a few days. He thought
very hard about what he had to do, trying to draw up a plan for best way to approach his people and call
upon then to accept to religion of Islam.

The news of Muhammad’s retirement reached some of his aunts or relatives. They became worried that
he might not be well. They decide to go and pay him a visit. When they got to his house they asked him
about his health and told him how worried they had been about him.

Muhammad answered, “there Is nothing the matter with me. Allah has ordered me to introduce Islam
to my family and household. So, I have to sit down and think about the best way to do this. I had to
collect my thoughts and ideas before I could speak to any of you.”

Muhammad then went and invited all the members of his family to dinner in his house. He invited all his
uncles and his aunts, all his cousins and nieces an all their children. All of Muhammad’s relatives were
invited, including even his suborn and difficult uncle, Abdul Uzza.

Then Muhammad began to deliver his message to his family. He explained the new ideas he had
received from God and warned them about what would happen to those who chose not to follow him.

In the beginning of Islam, Muhammad, the messager, delivered his message to his family as well as to
the Quraysh people. With much struggle and unmatched patience Muhammad managed to collect a few
followers. Muhammad talked to people and advised them not to worship the idols which were made of
stone and which could neither do them any good nor bring them any harm. He called them instead of
follow the religion of Abraham: to believe in one God Allah, and worship only Him.

But non-believers went on believing in the idols and refused to accept Islam. They were afraid that Islam
would bring them lots of enemies and make the rest of the Arabs hate them and boycott their trade. If
that happened, they would be great trouble. Therefore, they decided to do something to Muhammad
and his followers. They agreed to send a delegation to Abu Talib and asked him to settle this matter
once and for all.

The spokesman said, “look Abu Talib, you are one of our leader, we greatly honor you. Will you judge
between us and your nephew? Tell him to stop insulting our Gods, the idols, mocking our religions,
criticizing our beliefs and slandering our fathers who taught us the beliefs. Either you stop him or let us
deal with him.”
Abu Talib gave them no answer, but instead sent someone to look for the prophet and tell him to go to
his uncle’s house. When the prophet arrived he saw all the important Quraysh men gatherd in his
uncle’s house. As soon as he got there, his uncle, Abu Talib, said to him, “My dear nephew, these are the
heads of your people and the rich Quraysh men wishing to make a deal with yout. The want you stop
attacking their gods, the idols and they will let you worship your God.”

The prophet said, “Can I call the to worship somebody else who is better than these idols?” “Who is
that, son?” Abu Talib asked. “I would call upon them to say one little phrase. If they say it the rest of the
Arabs will submit to them and they will rule the people of the world. All want them to say is “There is no
God but Allah.”

VOCABULARY

Unmatched : tiada taranya, tiada bandingnya

To judge : mempertimbangkan, menilai

To insult : menghina, mencerca

To mock : mengejek, memperolok-olok

To slander : mengumpat, memfitnah

To submit : tunduk, menyerah

The Third Grups:

1. Fitria Muktisari
2. Nadiatul Munawaroh
3. Lesna Tarida

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