A Close Link

Basra was a populated city in the Roman occupied Syria in the Arabian Peninsula. There was a church of Monk Gargis, mostly known as Bahera, located on a hilltop there. Bahera was also an expert on the previous Holy Scriptures, including the Torah and Gospel of Jesus. For this reason, people came from almost everywhere and from nearby areas.

After the death of Grandfather, child Muhammad (S) continued to grow at the house of his Uncle in Makkah. Uncle used to love him and Muhammad (S) also used to help him in various affairs. Uncle Abu Talib was a businessman, and he went to Syria every year for business work. Once Muhammad (S) asked him to go with him and he could not ignore. Muhammad (S) was 12 years old then. After reaching Basra on the way to the journey, Abu Talib stopped the caravan and tented. Monk Gargis was especially attracted to the caravan. The farsighted priest, looking at him and talking to him, recognized Muhammod (S) as the last prophet metioned in the previous Holy Scriptures. He invited all the caravans in the honor of the child Muhammad (S). Abu Talib accepted his invitation. At the same time, the priest Bahera forbade Abu Talib to take Muhammad (S) to Syria because the Jews and Christians could harm him there. The meeting happened in the shade of a tree. It is astonishing that fourteen hundred years later that same tree is discovered still alive in the northern deserts of Jordan. The only tree alive in hundreds of square miles of emptiness. This tree is a reminder of the close links between the Abrahamic religions and a link to the life of the Prophet.

However, if I could, I would take part in the arrangement as the priest’s pupil. Perhaps, the priest could find me any way to end the crusades in recent times.