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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Lessons from the Holy Prophet of Islam (S) The Holy Prophet’s (S) Be’that: The Beginning of a new Historical Era His rule did not last any longer than ten years. Notice those thirteen years and the following ten years are nothing compared to a nation's lifespan. It is like a moment which passes very quickly.

During such a short time, a great movement was started which could be said to have divided human history into two eras: the pre-Islamic era and the post-Islamic era. The Holy Prophet (S) pushed humanity forward, strengthened the bases of morality and taught unforgettable lessons to all human beings. You should consider the greatness of Be’that from such a perspective.

The Factors that ensured the Holy Prophet’s (S) success in the difficult conditions of the era of Jahiliyya There were of course a number of interrelated factors which guaranteed this success. But this success was mainly due to the Holy Prophet’s (S) spirituality, purity and knowledge and his reliance on God. This was a major and decisive factor in his success. Prior to his prophethood, the Holy Prophet (S) was the most knowledgeable and the wisest person among the people of Mecca.

He was the most generous, respectable and decent person in the area where he lived. Among those people, this outstanding person attracted divine attentions and the responsibility was put on his shoulders. This was because God had put him to the test before. God knew His servant and knew who He was assigning this responsibility to. The Holy Prophet (S) stood firm.

His resistance and his perseverance that was accompanied by a deep knowledge of the goal he was pursuing and of the path he was following supported all the achievements of the Holy Prophet (S) and led to the success of this great movement. Truth always prevails, but there are certain prerequisites. In order for truth to prevail, one must defend it. In order for truth to prevail, one must persevere on the path of righteousness.

After the passage of three years or more, in the first phase of Be’that, the Holy Prophet (S) had managed to convert thirty or forty people to Islam through his covert invitation to Islam. Then a divine order was issued: "Therefore, declare openly what you are commanded and turn away from the polytheists." [^1] The Holy Prophet (S) was commanded to raise the flag of Islam and to openly call people to Islam.