THE STORY OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD - Open Da'wah, Reaction of the Meccan Society, and Envoys of the Quraysh Persuaded Abu Talib

The call of Prophet Muhammad as a reminder to his people was the subject of discussion. So Allah SWT revealed revelation about the affirmation of the Messenger's preaching openly to the entire community.

Surah Al Hijr verse 94:

فَٱصۡدَعۡ بِمَا تُؤۡمَرُ وَأَعۡرِضۡ عَنِ ٱلۡمُشۡرِكِينَ  ٩٤

94.  Then declare what you are commanded and turn away from the polytheists.

Rasulullah immediately earnestly conveyed the message of Allah SWT to all layers of the people of Mecca at that time. He explained the ugliness of doing shirk (associating something with Allah SWT), the nature of idols which clearly could not do anything and were not worthy of worship. Paganism is something that is not in accordance with God's law. Whoever worships idols as an intermediary between man and his God means that he has committed a real deviation.

The Arab pagan community became angry after hearing the statement of Rasulullah. They clearly reject the call for Tawheed (monotheism) taught by Prophet Muhammad and his statements which are very contrary to their habits that have been taught by their ancestors. They felt that something that had become their perverted habit had been attacked by something they had not known before. From their attitude they showed that they did realize that the purpose of the Messenger's mission was to abolish paganism in their environment.

Prophet Muhammad condemned their idols, which they had never heard before about these reproaches. Indeed what the Rasulullah said was a truth that could not be accepted by their hearts that were harder than stone. Even though their daily lives are often filled with boasting, mocking, or making fun of. However, when those who are insulted or ridiculed are the idols they worship, this is considered a serious and dangerous problem for them.

The idols are nothing more than supported stones or wood or idols that stand tall in the middle of the desert, which cannot bring goodness or reject disaster. But they still worshiped them without having evidence of his divine attributes. The stone or wood they worship cannot move and cannot defend themselves if someone destroys it.

The faith in the Messenger and the End of the Day meant their submission absolutely to the teachings that Rasulullah brought, there was no other choice for them. So the power and pride which they have lost. They also have no chance to freely commit immorality and injustice. What they did at that time was only ugliness and immorality. Those who are rich and high-ranking people like to spree, show off their possessions and lineages, and treat others as they wish for their own enjoyment. Whereas low-ranking people (such as slaves) are often treated inhumanely. They only continue to suffer and be blackmailed by those in power.

Prophet Muhammad was sent by Allah SWT to explain that the position of human before Allah SWT is the same, the only difference is faith and piety. So someone's degree cannot only be seen from power, wealth, or offspring. Every human being God has created with their strengths and weaknesses.

Unbelievers of Quraysh always belied the teachings of Rasulullah. In a history, they persuaded poets to mock Rasulullah. So the Muslim poets also returned their attacks without Rasulullah himself having to face.

Although the anger of the Quraysh towards the preaching of Rasulullah could not be detained anymore, they remained confused looking for ways to stop his da'wah. Prophet Muhammad was someone who was known for his noble character they had never known someone like Prophet Muhammad throughout the history of their ancestors. Because there was no other way, they finally tried to persuade the Messenger's uncle, Abu Talib, to stop the preaching of Rasulullah. This is because Prophet Muhammad included a noble position and the person who deserved to persuade him was only a member of his family. But Abu Talib refused their request and Rasulullah was able to continue his da'wah persistently so that the followers of Islam increasingly multiplied.

According to the history of Ibn Ishaq, prominent figures of Quraysh met Abu Talib and said, "O Abu Talib, in fact your nephew has denounced our gods, demeaned our religion, demeaned our thoughts and stated that our ancestors were in deviation. Here we demand that you stop the preaching or give us a chance to prevent it. You are also the same as us, disagreeing with his words, let's stop him together ". Because Abu Talib was determined to protect Prophet Muhammad no matter what happened, he answered with subtle words, so that the leaders of Quraysh returned without bringing results.

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·         Al-Mubarakfuriyy, Syeikh Safy Al-Rahman. Seerah Nabawiyyah, Al-Raheeq Al-Makhtum.