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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Islamic Stories From The Shadow of A Tree to the Shadow of Islam Taif is a fertile green area around Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It has plenty of fruit gardens and a pleasant climate. The people of the tribe of Bani Sakeef used to relax under the shadow of fruit trees in the Taif area. From the travellers of Mecca passing by, they used to hear reports about the mission of (S).

They came to learn from them how truthful, trustworthy and kind the Prophet of Islam was. They also came to know that among women Hazrat Khadija, the Prophet's wife and among the men Imam Ali (a) - the Prophet's cousin and son-in-law were the first to declare faith and accept Islam. They were also informed that the followers of the Prophet were still very few. That majority of the people from the tribe of Quraish did not yet accept Islam and were opposing the spread of the religion.

They had even offered (S) bribes of large sums of money and high post if he would stop preaching against idol worship. One day when the people were resting under the shadow of fruit trees, they received news that Abu Talib, his uncle had come and told the Prophet “O my Nephew!

the leaders of Quarish say that whatever wealth you demand they are willing to give provided you abandon the teaching of Islam.” The Quraish tried again by sending Ataba to persuade the Prophet and offered everything that he would wish to have. In reply the Prophet recited this verse from the Holy Qur'an: “Say: I am only a man like you, it is revealed unto me that your God is but one God.

Therefore, whoever desires to meet his Lord, he should do good deeds, and not join any one in the service of his Lord.” (18:10) Ataba was very moved to hear this and returned to the Quraish saying, “From Muhammad (S) I have heard words which did not at all sound like a poem nor witchcraft”! He advised the Quraish to leave him on his own and added: “Muhammad grew up among you and has always been most trustworthy and of good character.

Now that he has come out with a message of one God, it is not fair to accuse him of witchcraft or lying. Do not molest him and let us see what will happen!” Thus the Prophet of Islam went on preaching the message of one God and persuaded people to abandon the worship of Idols. On the other hand, the people of Quraish continued to interfere and oppress him and the new followers of Islam. They asked everyone to boycott and not to have any dealings with them.