At the end of the 3rd year Allah told Muhammad to “invite...

At the end of the 3rd year Allah told Muhammad to “invite your own family and clan and announce to them that you are preaching Islam.” Muhammad (S) asked ‘Ali to prepare some food. Some bread, meat and milk was brought in. Over 40 heads of the Tribes of Quraish were invited. They came, ate food then before Muhammad (S) was able to say anything they all dispersed.

So the next day Muhammad (S) Invited them again and immediately after food Muhammad (S) announced, “I am the Messenger of Allah and my message is of peace and surrender to One God, anyone who helps me in this work will be my Deputy and will be my successor after me.” ‘Ali who was only 13 years old stood up and told Muhammad (S) he will help him in his work. Muhammad (S) asked ‘Ali to sit down and repeated the same announcement…