OCCASION OF REVELATION (VERSE NO. 144)

      This refers to another incident that happened in the course of the battle of OHUD, when a cry was raised that Mohammad was killed: ``It so happened that, one of the heathens killed MASAAB-IBN-UMEIR, who was the standard bearer of Muslims, and also he had some physical resemblances to the prophet. When so; the heathen exclaimed in strong emotion and a very loud voice that, upon the glory of HOBAL, our great idol, I killed Mohammad! He then ran this way and that, repeating his news happily.''

      A confusion and bad disorder followed the announcement, wherein most of the Muslims; even the prophet's near companions (``like OMAR and OTHMAN'') abandoned the prophet and left the battle-field and run away. The Messenger of God was indeed severely wounded, but through his unexampled bravery and faith, his courage and firmness, he saved the Muslim army from a rout. In that sad incident only a very few of the prophet's companions; namely: HAZRAT ALI (AS) - TALHA - ABUDAJJANNEH and NASEEBEH, a water carrier woman stayed at his side and fought bravely. This verse is to reproach and admonish those multitude, and majority who wavered and ran away, leaving the prophet alone in the battle-field for the enemy!

WORSHIP OF INDIVIDUALS FORBIDDEN

      The problem of worshipping the individuals like the kings, presidents, rulers, or even the prophets and saints, is strictly forbidden in Islam; for being one of the most dangerous vermins that threat our social progress.

      Attachment to a certain person, even if it be the Seal of the Prophets (MOHAMMAD (AS)), will give an end to all hopes and efforts, when that mortal passes away. In this connection the Holy Qurän clearly announces that:

      ``Mohammad is no more then a Messenger of God. Other messengers have already passed away before him. Should he die or get killed in the war, do you want to recant?'' And if so, you will not harm Allah for the least.''

      If you pay more than human honour to any one at any rank, who dies as a mortal, in the sight of your eternal, ever living Lord, Who watches over you and over all; by that you spoil your soul, and stop the wheels of your prosperity.

      The verse ends by a mention of those few heroes of distinguished valors, who stayed at the side of the prophet and fought bravely: ``And very soon will Allah reward and recompense those thanks givers.''