Understanding The Prophet's Life
From Issue: 994 [Read full issue]
Concern for Everyone
One of the best examples of the Messenger's (peace be upon him) concern for
everyone to believe was his invitation to Wahshi, who had killed
his uncle Hamza at Uhud. After the conquest of Makka, God's
Messenger sent for him to accept Islam.
Through a series of correspondence, God's Messenger opened
Wahshi's heart to belief.
Nevertheless, Hamza's martyrdom had affected God's Messenger so deeply that he whispered to Wahshi: "Try not to present yourself to me too often. I might remember Hamza, and thus be unable to show you the proper affection."
Wahshi did his best to comply with this request. He would stand behind a pole and try to catch a glimpse of God's Messenger in the hope that he might be allowed to present himself. When God's Messenger died soon thereafter, Wahshi set out to find a way of atonement for his act. When the war of Yamama broke out against Musaylima the Liar, he hastened to the front lines with the spear he had used to kill Hamza. At the most critical point, he saw Musaylima trying to flee. Immediately, he threw his spear at the impostor and killed him. [Bukhari, Ibn Hisham]
Compiled From:
"The Messenger of God: Muhammad" - Fethullah Gulen, p. 80