How+Muhammad+Gained+Followers

After Muhammad had many revelations, he climbed Abi Qubis, a small mountain. When people gathered around, and Muhammad asked the people, “If I were to tell you an army was gathered against you behind this mountain would you believe me?” The people replied, “We have never known you to tell a lie.” Muhammad then told the people that he was a prophet and about his mission. His Uncle Abu Lahab screamed, “May you perish!” and sent the people on their way. Some of his family and friends, including Abu Bakr, joined his cause. Other people joined too, mostly those who had nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Sources: //Islam// by: Hesham A. Hassballa and Kabir Helminski.

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