Similarly, the Prophet’s forgiveness of the Makkans after the victory of Makkah must be classed as one of the most remarkable examples of forgiveness in the annals of history. On that historic day, the Makkan public and leaders were all gathered in the Ka’bah, standing as prisoners anxiously waiting their fate. For nearly twenty years they had persecuted him, planned his assassination, and murdered his uncle and many close friends. They feared that they would be all wiped out. The Prophet stood up, after praising God, and asked them, ‘What do you think I will do with you?’ They replied as one,
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