They used to say that Muhammad (S) should be left to his own people.

They used to say that Muhammad (S) should be left to his own people. If he would emerge victorious over them, he was undoubtedly a true prophet. When Mecca was conquered, all the tribes hastened to accept Islam."[^5] Thus according to them, victory was the criterion of truth! If Muhammad (S) would have been defeated, he would have been considered a liar! The view that his sacred mission was nothing but a worldly affair was repeatedly announced by Abu Sufyan and his clan.

At the time of the fall of Mecca, Abu Sufyan left Mecca to discern the strength of the Muslim army. He was seen by the uncle of the Prophet, 'Abbas, who took him to the Holy Prophet and advised the Prophet that he be given protection and shown…