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Heraclius and Muhammad
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Heraclius’s Testimony:
The Emperor’s Inquiry into Prophet Muhammad When Heraclius, received Muhammad's letter, he was in the Levant region (most likely in Jerusalem), so he invited Abu-Sufyan (one of the main chiefs and tradesmen of Makkah who was by chance doing business in the Levant region) to attend him. Heraclius asked Abu-Sufyan a few questions and requested that he be honest.
| Heraclius | Which social class of the society does Muhammad come from? |
Abu-Sufyan He comes from a noble family in Mecca.
| Heraclius | Did he ever betray, break a promise, or lie? |
Abu-Sufyan No
| Heraclius | How about his followers, are they increasing or decreasing? And have any of his followers quit because they were not pleased with Muhammad? |
Abu-Sufyan In fact, his followers admire him and they are increasing in number.
| Heraclius | Then what does Muhammad teach his followers? |
Abu-Sufyan Belief in One God and social justice.
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