Informing the world about the true Islam

The world is misinformed of the true message of Islam and there

abound ignorance and prejudice on the person of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w),
an agenda should be formulated to tell the world who the Prophet of Peace is,
his characters, conducts, morals. In doing so we must use wisdom to convey
the message as Allah says call unto the way of your Lord with wisdom. The
example of the Prophets visit to Taifa shows how one should implore wisdom
in imparting the message of Islam, when the Prophet (s.a.w) went to Taifa to
present the message of Islam to its people, they refused to listen and pelted
him with stones to force him out of their city. When he left he was so bruised
from the walk and harsh treatment that his feet were bleeding, Archangel
Gabriel descended accompanied by the custodian angel of the mountains,
Gabriel told the Prophet (s.a.w) that Allah had given him, Muhammad (s.a.w)
the option of punishing the people of Taifa by squashing them between the
mountains that surround the city. The Prophet (s.a.w) declined their offer in
hope that some of their offspring would worship Allah one day.
The angel carried down divine empowerment that gave the Prophet
ability to take revenge, but he resorted to show compassion hoping their
offspring might accept Islam even though their parents were never ready to
accept Islam, this is the mercy of the Prophet of Islam, the people of Taifa
refused to listen yet their offspring are now Muslims, this is a clear portrayal
that Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) is sent as a mercy to the entire of mankind as
Allah says in the glorious Quran We have not sent you (O Muhammad) except
as a mercy to the entire of Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists).
Non-Muslims who had a grasp of the true message of Islam wrote
voluminously about the Prophet (s.a.w), the encyclopedia Britannica states
a mass detail in the early sources shows that he was an honest, upright,
man who had gained the respect and loyalty of others who were likewise
honest and upright men. George Bernard Shaw said in regard to the Prophet
(s.a.w) He must be called the savior of Humanity. I believe that if a man like
him were to assume leadership of the modern world, he would succeed in
solving its problems in a way that will bring it much needed peace and
happiness. Another account of the virtuous life of the Prophet (s.a.w) is by
the Dutch orientalist professor Hurgronje, who says The league of nations
founded by the Prophet of Islam put the principle of international unity and
human brotherhood on such universal foundations as to show candle to other
nations, the fact is that no nation of the world can show a parallel to what
Islam has done towards the realization of the idea of the league of Nations.
Mahatma Gandhi read the biography of the Prophet (s.a.w), he was
fascinated, he wrote the following account in his book YOUNG INDIA
concerning the prophet I wanted to know the best of one who holds
undisputed sway over the hearts of millions of mankindI became more than
convinced that it was not the sword that won a place for Islam in those days in
the scheme of life. It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement of the
Prophet, the scrupulous regard for his pledges, his intense devotion to his
friends and followers, his intrepidity, his fearlessness and his absolute trust in
God and his own mission. These and not the sword carried everything before
them and surmounted every obstacle. When I closed the 2nd volume (of the
prophets biography), I was sorry there was not more for me to read of the
great life.
These are just a few narratives by non-Muslims who read and
understood the true message of Islam and Its impeccable Prophet (s.a.w), if
those who vilify the religion of Islam were opportune as their non-Muslim
fellows mentioned above to know the authentic Islam, I doubt if they will hold
on to their disdainful notion about Islam.
The west already has laws to protect the freedom of religion, what it
now needs to do is to protect this freedom from being trampled upon by free
speech, the west needs to shy away from bogus information about Islam and
seek what is genuine and authentic. Then they will see him as an excellent
personality worthy of emulation.
The Prophet (s.a.w) is an embodiment of wisdom and tolerance this is
seen when Allah revealed indeed we have given you, (O Muhammad) a clear
conquest. [48:1] when this verse was revealed, the Muslims could not
understand how being prevented from performing hajj by enemies could be an
apparent victory, Prophet Muhammad had just signed a treaty with the non-
Muslims of Makkah that imposed presumed unfair restrictions on Muslims.
The Prophet explained to the Muslims that no matter how restrictive this
treaty seemed, it was a clear victory for Muslims, within few years the Muslims
saw the purported victory when they marched into Makkah not just as pilgrims
but as victors. These few examples clearly illustrate to us that in dealing with
misconceptions, stereotypes, wise approach need to be taken as in the case of
the Prophet (s.a.w) who should serve as an example to us. We must all come
to know the Prophet (s.a.w), to love him, follow his teachings and disseminate
these teachings. It is by so doing that we will correct the misunderstandings,
wrong perceptions, and negative stereotype about the Prophet of Allah,
Muhammad (s.a.w).