Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Was a Messenger of Mercy, Coexistence, and Global Dialogue

Mercy in the Moment of Victory
Referring to the conquest of Mecca, Ibn al-Khayyat recalled a moment when one companion declared, “Today is the day of revenge,” to which the Prophet responded, “No, today is the day of mercy.” This historic statement, he said, illustrates that the Prophet was a messenger of compassion and coexistence even at the height of power and in the battlefield.
The Prophet of Mercy: A Shared Legacy
Quoting the verse, “And We have not sent you except as a mercy to the worlds,” Ibn al-Khayyat affirmed that the Prophet’s mercy extended to all humanity—not just Muslims. “This mercy is a shared legacy of the Islamic Ummah and must serve as a model for our behavior, ethics, and social interactions,” he said.
A Global Prophet: Calling Religions to Unity
He cited the verse, “Say, O People of the Book, come to a common word between us and you,” to highlight the Prophet’s invitation to all faiths toward unity and worship of the One God. “He did not seek to convert others by force, but proposed a path of brotherhood through dialogue and respect,” Ibn al-Khayyat noted.
A Call to Thought and Coexistence
In conclusion, he urged Muslims to follow the Prophet’s example by embracing mutual understanding, peaceful coexistence, and compassion. “Our Prophet was the messenger of mercy and brotherhood,” he said. “Today, more than ever, the Islamic Ummah needs to return to this luminous legacy.”