Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) part 5 :

Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) part 5 :

A) Muhammad's (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) Visions and struggle to fight depression :

The first vision(revelation) was followed by a considerable period, during which Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) suffered much mental depression. Only Almighty Allah knows what Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) must have been thinking and feeling at that time. He(sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) may have been worried about his visions, uncertain as to how the majority of the Makkans would treat Allah's blessing, since their own interests were at stake. The Makkans, at that time, relied heavily on trade that revolved around polytheistic and pagan rituals of false idols and statues and other things that they worshiped. One can't contemplate his future and responsibilities to the people of the world, as well as the challenges that Allah Almighty had chosen him for.

B) Prophet(sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) rises to start his mission for Allah :

The angel (jibreel) spoke to the grieved heart of hope and trust and of the bright future when he(sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) would see the people of the earth crowding into the one true faith. His destiny was unfolded to him, when,wrapped in profound meditation, melancholy(sorrow) and sad, he felt himself called by a voice from heaven to arise and preach.
"O you (Muhammad) enveloped (in garments)! Arise and warn! And your Lord (Allah) glorify !" (Surat Al-Muddaththir 74:1-3 Quran)

He (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) arose and engaged himself in the work to which he was called. Khadijah(radhi Allahu anha) was the first to accept his mission. She was to believe in the revelations, to abandon the idolatry of her people and to join him(sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) in purity of heart and in offering up prayers to Allah the Almighty.

C) The Companions :

At the beginning of his mission, Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam)-- hereinafter called the Prophet - opened his soul only to those who were attached to him and tried to free them from the gross practices of their forefathers. After Khadijah(radhi Allahu anha), his cousin' Ali was the next companion. The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) used often to go into the desert around Mecca with his wife and young cousin that they might together offer their heart felt thanks to the Lord of all nations for His manifold blessings. Once they were surprised by Abu Talib, the father of 'Ali. He said to the Prophet: "O son of my brother, what is this religion you are following?" "It is the religion of Allah of His Angels, of His Messengers and of our ancestor Abraham," answered the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam). "Allah has sent me to His servants, to direct them towards the truth, and you, O my uncle, are the most worthy of all. It is meet that I should thus call upon you and it is meet that you should accept the truth and help in spreading it."
Abu Talib replied: "Son of my brother, I cannot abjure(reject) the religion of my fathers; but by the Supreme Lord, while I am alive, none shall dare to injure you." Then turning towards 'Ali, the venerable chief asked what religion was his. Ali(radhi Allahu anhu) answered: "O father, I believe in Allah and His Prophet and go with him." Abu Talib replied: "Well my son, he will not call you to anything except what is good, therefore you are free to go with him."

After 'Ali, Muhammad's (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) adopted son Zaid(radhi Allahu anhu) became a convert to the new faith. He (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) was followed by Abu Bakr(radhi Allahu anhu), a leading member of the Quraish tribe and an honest, wealthy merchant who enjoyed great consideration among his compatriots. He was but two years younger than the Prophet. His adoption of the new faith was of great moral effect. Soon after, five notables presented themselves before the Prophet and accepted Islam. Several converts also came from lower classes of the Arabs to adopt the new religion.

In sha Allah , to be continued !