Episode 23: Salamah ibn al-Akwa
Men Around the Prophet Season 2
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14-Nov-2021
Salamah tells his grandson the tales of his journeys and battles that he had alongside the Prophet ( PBUH ). He recalls how he had to pledge allegiance to the Prophet ( PBUH ) and how the Prophet ( PBUH ) forgave pagans despite their attempts to betray them. The message to his grandson is that it is best to avoid a battle, as in Islam, preserving life is what is most important, even if it is your enemy.
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