MENTOR Vermont hosted youth mentoring coordinators and youth advocates from across the state for the 2022 Vermont Mentoring Symposium at the Waterbury State Office Complex. The theme for the 2022 Symposium was “Youth Voice, Youth Power and Youth Advocacy.”
The annual mentoring conference brought together over 40 youth mentoring program staff and supporters from across the state for a series of networking and professional development sessions focused on building resilience and driving equity and inclusion for all Vermont youth to feel like they matter.
Kheya Ganguly, Vermont’s Director of Trauma Prevention and Resilience Development, delivered the keynote address, “Youth Mental Health and Developing Resilience,” with support from Community Bank, N.A. Ganguly started by sharing the widespread mental health challenges facing young people in Vermont post-pandemic and showed the key role mentoring relationships can play in building resilience for all Vermont youth.
Ganguly’s keynote was followed by a plenary session lead by Jonathan Phipps, Equity Coordinator of Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union. Phipps’ workshop led attendees to explore their own implicit bias and provided conversational tools that can help acknowledge and overcome the harmful ways implicit bias undermines youth resilience and inclusion.
The final session of the symposium featured a youth panel made up of four youth mentees facilitated by Mariam Mwibeleca (a senior at Burlington High School). The youth panelists were from around the state and all continued to benefit from long-term relationships with their adult mentor. The panelists discussed the current challenges facing them and how their mentor has been a consistent figure in helping them meet these challenges.
“As young Vermonters and adults alike continue to recover from the pandemic, it is important for all of us to listen to the young people in our communities and learn from them how we can collectively best support their needs,” said Sarah DeBouter, Training and Support Director at MENTOR Vermont. “It was inspirational to have four young people close out the Symposium; the youth panelist determined what topics they were passionate about and questions they wanted to answer, and they facilitated their own discussion. As witnesses, we are eager to amplify their voices through the work we do.”
Additional support for the Symposium was made possible by The Alchemist Foundation, Larkin Hospitality, and NBT Bank. More information about the event and about how you can support youth mentoring in Vermont can be found by visiting www.mentorvt.org.
About Mentoring Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic: Since the onset of COVID-19 in March 2020, youth mentoring programs and mentors across Vermont have stepped up and continued to adjust their approach to meet the needs of the youth they serve.
MENTOR Vermont’s 2022 youth mentor survey responses help to illustrate the profound impact of a mentor during this difficult time:
• 89% of mentees said, “having a mentor has made a positive difference in my life.”
• 91% of mentees shared, “my mentor makes me feel like I matter.”
Youth need supportive adults in their lives now more than ever. Mentoring relationships provide individualized, one-on-one attention and support, a primary component of pandemic recovery. Programs across the state are actively seeking new mentors to meet the increased need. To learn more about becoming a mentor in your community, visit www.mentorvt.org/become-a-mentor.
About MENTOR Vermont: MENTOR Vermont aims to close the mentoring gap and drive equity through quality mentoring relationships so every young person in Vermont has the supportive relationships they need to grow and thrive. To achieve this vision, MENTOR Vermont provides funding, resources, and support to the youth mentoring field in Vermont to strengthen the quality and broaden the reach of mentoring relationships throughout the state. In addition to the annual Vermont Mentoring Symposium, the organization manages the Vermont Mentoring Grants, provides technical support to mentoring program staff, maintains an online program directory and referral system for volunteers, manages a quality-based program management database, raises public awareness of mentoring, works with programs to ensure they are meeting best practices, and leads statewide mentoring initiatives. MENTOR Vermont is the state affiliate of MENTOR National. For more information about mentoring programs and initiatives in Vermont, visit www.mentorvt.org.


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Planning and Compensation Act 1991
The Planning and Compensation Act 1991 is a UK Act of Parliament which was introduced to amend the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 by introducing the plan-led system. The main effect of the Act was to extend powers to acquire land by agreement which may be affected by the carrying out of public works and providing appropriate compensation where necessary. The Act also had the effect of affirming that planning applications should be decided in line with the development plan.
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Vince Opens New Store at Palisades Village
Contemporary label Vince is opening a two-level shop at the recently unveiled Palisades Village retail center in Los Angeles’ exclusive Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
The grand opening for the new store is set for Oct. 13 and will be the fifth Vince store opening this year. The brand will continue to focus on its direct-to-consumer business, said Brendan Hoffman, Vince Holding Corp.’schief executive officer.
“Over the past several months, we have made excellent progress in advancing our direct-to-consumer channels by concentrating efforts on store openings in target markets,” Hoffman said. “Our Palisades Village store will allow us to further serve our existing Los Angeles customers in a uniquely California setting, offering them the opportunity to interact and engage with the brand in new and exciting ways.”
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The 6-foot-7, 225-pound New York native committed to St. John's on Monday, a few months after reneging on his verbal pledge to South Florida.
``It's close to home," Thomas said. "And I like their style of play."
``Before I listened to other people and decided to go somewhere I didn't want to and make people happy," he added. "This time I did what I wanted."
Thomas was arguably the best player in the prep ranks as a sophomore while at St. Thomas More (Conn.), but he struggled in his first season at South Kent (Conn.) a year ago before regaining his form this season.
Thomas, who is currently out with a severely sprained left ankle, said that remaining in the area was critical.
``They have a staff in there at St. John's that is trying to get it done the right way," South Kent coach Raphael Chillious said. "They are trying to build in New York City inward."
``Robby is one of the biggest names in New York and it's a good situation for him," added Chillious. "They know what he did to get himself ready academically and they want to do everything to make sure it continues. They are going to look out for him off the court and he's never really had that until he got here."
``Norm Roberts is a brilliant coach," Thomas said of his future coach. "He's trying to get all the city kids to go to St. John's and stay local."


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I recently purchased Paint by Numbers picture of Spud. It was from https://thelogicaldog.com/ It was so easy I just sent my picture and within a couple of weeks I got back the paint by numbers kit. There was the choice of 24 color or 36 I chose the 24 because Spud is Black and white so there is not much color variation. So I thought but when the kit
by Nancy Milburn Do dog even dream? Dream researchers for humans know that people dream during REM sleep and non REM sleep. Dogs do have REM (rapid eye movement) sleep so it is very likey that they dream too. As to what they are dreaming about we can take a look at the sort of things humans dream about. On the whole people tend to dream
In Canada we have very pet food manufacturers , apart from Menu foods which was involved in a massive pet food recall in 2007, Menu food produces canned pet food for all most all North American pet food companies. The food was contaminated with melamine — a chemical used in plastics, countertops, glue and fertilizers — in samples of recalled wet and dry pet food and treats. The chemical was
I am so happy that after the lockdown I can finally start helping people with their dogs again. I will only be doing one on one training for a while, see how things go, and if all is well I will start classes in July or Aug. I am sooo looking forward to seeing all the pups again. If you want to book a lesson email
Dogs have different coat types. They range from the hairless Mexican dog known as the Xoloitzcuintle to the dogs like Poodles with continuously growing hair that has to be cut every six weeks or so. Keeping your dogs coat and skin in good condition take varying amounts of time depending on the coat type. Taking care of your dogs fur is a time for bonding, and should be
April Showers and May Flowers By Nancy Milburn Well what a winter we had. Mother Nature sure had an icy grip, and the snow! Well enough said. But all that snow is melting and joining with the rain to make walking around quite wet and muddy. This means that keeping your dogs clean so that they do not track it into the house can be challenging. Sometimes there
One of the problems caused by the shutdown and stay at home orders that the whole world is experiencing is what to do when your dog needs a groom? Even humans are having that problem right now. Shaggy hair and braids are going to become the norm even if they are not the height of fashion ! Dogs who have continuously growing hair need to be
Fungal Infection (Blastomycosis) in Dogs This terrible disease has killed one of my dogs, and over a hundred on Manitoulin Island over the last few years. Poor Popeye was only sick a couple of weeks before he died. Not long enough for the medication to start working. Symptoms can include coughing, lesions and skin irritations, it sometime lodges in the eyes and blindness can result. Although cross contamination between humans
In a new study at Emory University in Atlanta science has found that dogs process numbers the same way as humans. The dogs entered a functional magnetic resonance imaging scanner, where they were kept motionless. Resting their heads on a block, they focused on an array of light grey dots on a black background. The number of grey dots changed every 300 milliseconds, and as the number changed,
Puppies are lovely , that sweet face and gamboling gait is enough to melt anyone’s heart. But they can also be bad and frustrating and exhausting. This is normal for any puppy, When thery are in a ltter, they canb take out their energy on each other, and sometimes their mom. Doggy moms are good at disipline, they will let a puppy crawl all over them but if
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Why is it that the expensive bone you bought from the Pet Store is taken and instantly buried in the garden? Is it not something he would enjoy chewing? So why instead of settling down for a nice long chew he immediately rushes outside to dig a hole and then bury the bone. Sometimes the dog will take the bone and chew on it a while and then will
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Nancy at 8yrs. Among the thing I am grateful in my life is that I was born with a great love of animals. My heart would be emptier and life would be so much less without them. Click on the picture below to see comfy pet beds.
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Holiday times are full of joy and laughter, having get-togethers with friends and family. Don’t spoil your Christmas with an expensive trip to the veterinarian. Note: If your pet has consumed a dangerous item, or is acting abnormally, contact your veterinarian immediately. Here are some dangers that can ruin a holiday: Most people know that the bones from your chicken and turkey are not good for pets. The cooked bones
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Petting a dog is usually pleasurable for both you and the dog. In fact studies have shown that just by petting a dog a human’s blood pressure will decrease. This is a great benefit for both you and your dog. Many dogs will come and push their head and nose under your hand in an effort to get you to pet them. Brushing a dog is a very similar action
Coming when called is one of the most misunderstood ’command’ in the dog training world. First of all it should not be a command but and invite. Come over to me and good things are going to happen is how the dog should perceive the word come. Loose dogs learn early on that when they come close to you after being called they are going to be put on a
Getting a puppy is a wonderful thing. Teaching your pup that the correct place to relive himself is outside is relatively simple, But there is a lot of misinformation out there and this can go horribly wrong. Dogs that go for two hour walks and without a pee or poop and then come into the house and immediately “go”. It is so frustrating. Then there are those that hide themselves
What a wonderful addition to your family. But make sure that you will not be one of those terrible people who after a few weeks give the dog away ‘to a good home’. few simple techniques will help you in the early days so that your dog becomes the best dog anyone could ever have. Ignore all unwanted behaviour as far as possible, and only reward things you want to
Sometimes we can forget that some things in the house at this time of year can be toxic to our furry friends. Poinsettias are toxic and can easily be left where the animals chew on leaves. Chocolate also has a toxic effect and a small dog can become very sick, even die with ingestion of chocolate. Other plants that are in the home at this time of year are Holly
Pets as gifts sounds like an awfully good idea.. actually it is an awful idea most of the time. The giver of the gitt may think that the person, especially a child, will love the new “furbaby” and initially this may be so. But a pet is at least a 10 yr commitment, with a lot of expense to the owner. Can the person receiving the pet afford this expense?
People often ask me how is that dogs obey me almost instantly. It is simple. I give undivided attention and positive feedback to dogs. What this means is that when I meet a new dog I look it in the face and say to it “What a good dog “ And then caress behind the ears and on the chest. I then hold something that they want in such a
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VINCENNES, Ind. – A longtime residence hall on Vincennes University's main campus has been demolished after it was severely damaged during a wind storm last April.
The university says the 54-year-old Harrison Hall came down earlier this month. The two-story, 63,454-square-foot (19,341-square-meter) building had housed male students and also contained administrative offices.
A plan for the site has not yet been determined, said Linda Waldroup, the school's vice president of financial services.
“That is an exceptional spot on our campus. Whatever goes there will be a state-of-the-art facility for Vincennes University that will help to attract and retain students,” she said.
Harrison Hall was built in 1967 on the campus in Vincennes, located about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of Evansville. It was named for university founder William Henry Harrison, who served as the first governor of the Indiana Territory from 1801 to 1812.
He was elected the ninth president of the United States in 1840.


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Although the dust has settled in Austin, Texas, after a two-year house price explosion, indicators suggest reasons for sellers to be optimistic about the luxury market-even if the median price is down.
Among the cities where home prices fall the most, Austin came in No. 1 in the Realtor.com report. The median home listing price in September was $558,275, down 10.3% from June, according to Realtor.com data. The percentage of sellers who reduced their list price rose 252% in September.
“There were some early surprises where people got a little FOMO [fear of missing out] that they missed the market. So we’re looking at agents realigning their prices and sellers to figure out where the market is,” said Gary Dolch, founding agent of Compass and owner of Austin Luxury Group.
In terms of prices, Austin’s luxury sector has fared better than the overall market, despite the turmoil.
The median price for the most expensive homes in Austin – the top 5% – increased 16% between June and August, when it reached $1.12 million, according to the Realtor.com data. Prices dipped back down slightly over the next month, falling 4% to just under $1.1 million in September.
But while houses in this segment continue to see annual growth, high-end house prices are only one level lower – those in the top 10% of the market-down 1.2% to $746,000.
The rapid shift in housing prices and activity rattled the Austin real estate market during the summer.
mr. Dolch said he hasn’t seen this kind of activity listing in Austin since the 2009 recession wiped out the market. He sees the most extreme changes occur between mid-July and September and says his office hasn’t seen more than one contract a week since the end of the summer.
“Mid-August is the quietest time I’ve seen since the financial crisis,” he said. “The phones weren’t ringing. People had a look of fear in their eyes. Nothing was happening, on either side.”
But he has a clear message for brokers and their clients: Don’t give in to panic. Based on what he’s observed in more than two decades of sales, Mr. Dolch said hitting the panic button and readjusting prices won’t make the problem go away.
“There’s nothing you can do when damage claims start happening like that. It doesn’t matter what your price is,” he said.
A more ‘Normal’ year?
Considered one of the fastest-growing cities in the US, Austin has been attracting residents from both coasts who are drawn to the city’s status as a tech hub with a lively music scene, a unique personality and a more attractive tax structure than what exists in countries like California.
In general, Austin real estate prices mirrored trends in other cities that became real estate hotspots during the pandemic, as an influx of buyers from more expensive parts of the country flocked to the area for cheaper homes.
“We’ve seen this kind of trampoline effect where they’ve had a big bounce during the pandemic, and people are really drawn to areas that are sunny and warm,” said Evan Wyloge, data reporter for Realtor.com. (Mansion Global is owned by Dow Jones. Both Dow Jones and Realtor.com are owned by News Corp.)
While the confluence of factors contributed to the fall of Austin’s housing prices, industry observers say recent changes suggest a market correction.
The fact that the number of sellers reducing their prices is up 252% compared to last year is related to the fact that the number is back to normal, said Adam Perdue, an economist at the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University.
While 2020 and 2021 were anomalies in the Austin housing market, 2022 is shaping up to be a more “normal” year, Perdue said.
“A lot of what we’re actually seeing is a return to the trend that would have been predicted in 2019, without the pandemic and the change in interest rates,” Perdue said.
Many of the cities that have seen a surge in buyers in the past two years are in the Sun Belt. Like Austin, these cities appeal to buyers willing to trade snowy, wet winters for a better climate and quality of life.
“This makes sense that the really high demand pushed the prices up past where they should have been in the market,” said Mr. Wyloge, noting that parts of Texas, Arizona, Georgia and Florida were particularly popular. “We are seeing this correction in that area.”
In Austin’s luxury market, specifically, Mr. Dolch estimated that houses are overpriced by as much as 20% until a few months ago.
“I don’t think that we suddenly don’t have that market here,” Mr. Dolch said. “I think it’s a reaction to the market slowing down. And it’s pretty dramatic.”
Among other factors, the seasonality of the market accounts for at least some of the decline. Mr. Dolch pointed out that the market generally slows down substantially around mid-July.
But this summer, the seasonal dip coincided with rising inflation rates and fluctuations in the stock market. And ahead of the November election, there is more hesitancy in the housing market than usual, said Mr. Dolch. “I think once people feel more confident, they’ll start pulling the trigger more,” he said.
Austin Economy Drives Price
A further decline in prime prices is unlikely given the fundamentals that attract buyers to Austin in the first place have not changed.
Mr. Perdue predicted a minor decrease, or possibly a flat trend line, in year-over-year prices for the next few years.
“We continue to see this increase in demand which helps support prices,” Perdue said. “It continues against the headwinds of rapid changes in mortgage rates.”s
Mr. Dolch, however, offered a more bullish take. He predicts Austin’s real estate market could see 30% to 40% appreciation over the next five to six years because there simply aren’t enough homes for the influx of people moving to Austin, and luxury rental buildings are nearly at capacity. “No one is going to leave,” he said.
One thing real estate experts agree on is that Austin’s booming economy will continue to drive up prices in the real estate market.
Silicon Valley companies have grown their presence in Austin, with Amazon, Google, Oracle and Tesla expanding their operations there.
What’s more, said Mr. Dolch, is that many people moving to Austin come from places like California, New York and Chicago and still see value in the market. “They all think our prices are very good compared to what they came from. That alone will drive the market,” he said.
Despite the fears in the market, Mr Dolch said there were plenty of homes available. They’re not showing up in the MLS.
Agents do not want an optician to have a shelf house for a few days on the market while sales are slow. So, they rely on private listings, which is a big reason why MLS has been reduced, he said.
“Austin is famous for having a shadow market, with sites where brokers can see off-market inventory that isn’t on the MLS. Those sites are now full. There are hundreds and hundreds of them,” he said, adding that many of these homes are priced between $1.5 million and higher.
There are other signs of life as well. Dolch said he saw a noticeable increase in activity during the last two weeks of October, and he expects things to pick up after the election cycle winds down.
“The phone started ringing again,” he said. “We could see a little pop at the end of the year.”


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It only takes one hit to become a star in the music game.
With just one song — and the help of my dude Keith Sweat, naturally — Johnny Kemp became the voice of the weekend. But Friday nights just got a lot sadder.
According to The Root, citing The Bahamas Weekly, Kemp, 55 died Thursday from injuries suffered in a fall.
Kemp’s 1988 smash, “Just Got Paid,” was a working-class anthem, climbing to No. 1 on the dance charts and reaching pop’s Top 10. Kemp dropped two albums — a self-titled debut in 1986 and Secrets of Flying the following year. “Just Got Paid” was his calling card, of course, but “Dancin’ with Myself” and “One Thing Led to Another” were noteworthy too.
Still, nothing set off a Friday night like “Just Got Paid.” Thirty years later, it’s still recognized as one of the greatest song of the New Jack Swing Era, and an immediate party-starter.
Friday nights just won’t be the same.

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Changes in rules on payments made via bank account
Tax Alert 13/2016 | 15 June 2016
On 30 May 2016, the President of the Republic of Poland signed the Act Amending the Act on Corporate Income Tax and the Act on Freedom of Economic Activity (the “Act”). The Act provides that payments related to transactions with a value surpassing PLN 15 000 made via a bank account can constitute tax-deductible expenses. The new law comes into effect on 1 January 2017.
Current legal status
Article 22 of the Act on freedom of economic activity (AFEC) provides that payments related to the economic activity conducted by entrepreneurs must be made or received via the entrepreneur’s bank account in each case if another entrepreneur is party to the transaction, and the one-off value of the transaction, regardless of the number of resulting payments, exceeds the equivalent of EUR 15 000 converted into PLN based on average foreign currency exchange rate set by the National Bank of Poland as of the last day of the month preceding the month during which the transaction was concluded.
Under the laws applicable today there are no sanctions for a breach of this which, as stated in the justification to the draft law, is the main reason for supporting the amendment.
Under the amended law, personal income tax payers conducting non-agricultural business activity and corporate tax payers will not be able to deduct from tax the expenses related to transactions paid for via a bank account as referred to in Article 22 of the Act on freedom of economic activity.
A significant change has also been made to the wording of the aforesaid Article 2 of AFEC. The limit of a cash payment has been reduced from EUR 15 000 to PLN 15 000. Transactions denominated in foreign currency are converted into PLN at the average foreign exchange rate set by the National Bank of Poland on the last day of the month before the transaction date.
According to the justification of the amendment, reduction of the current cap will result in transactions being more transparent. Furthermore, it will improve the fairness of competition, reduce the size of the shadow economy and increase the state’s revenues as a consequence. The justification also gives examples of other EU Member States that have reduced their cash payment caps (e.g. Hungary and Bulgaria which have reduced their caps to EUR 5 000 each, and Greece with the new lower cap of EUR 1 500).
During the legislative process, however, the Public Finance Commission questioned the lowering of payment cap on cash transactions. After the first reading of the new law in the Parliament, the Commission requested that the existing cap of EUR 15 000 be retained. The arguments raised against the lowering of the caps on cash transactions include concerns about the interest of small and medium businesses (a higher limit helps them maintain financial liquidity) and reservations about ineffectiveness of the proposed changes to the realisation of the Finance Ministry’s goals. In the meeting after the first reading of the new law, members of the Committee enquired, also without success, about the estimated government revenues once the new cap is in place. In spite of the Committee’s bad recommendation for the draft after the first reading, the Act was ultimately passed with the new cash transaction cap at PLN 15 000.
Additionally, the new Act includes a provision whereby tax payers who make tax deduction of payments referred to in Article 22 of the Act of economic freedom, i.e. made via a bank account, will have to decrease the amount of tax-deductible expenses or - should the decrease in tax deductible expenses be impossible – increase the revenue amount in the month of the transaction.
Effective date and interim provisions
The new provisions of the Act will apply to payments made in the tax year beginning on or after 31 December 2016. Payments made before 1 January 2017 will be subject to the existing cap of EUR 15 000. The same applies to cost and revenue adjustments made to payments classified as tax deductible expenses before the effective date of the new law.
The Act will come into effect on 1 January 2017.

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Mountain Boy Colorado Kicksled
Made by hand in Crested Butte, Colorado.
Kicksledding is pure joy, and turns nearly all sledders into mountain boys and girls.
Gliding along on hard-packed snow or ice seems effortless (though its actually good exercise), and you get to take your sweetheart or young one along too. As if that weren't good enough, kicksledding is also excellent aerobic exercise and a fantastic way to get a workout in the course of routine daily activities! Snow packed streets, back roads, and well-used snowmobile trails are perfect for kicksledding, particularly those with a gentle grade.
The Mountain Boy Colorado Kicksleds are an artistic interpretation of a traditional, time-tested Nordic design. The sled body, including the very comfortable slatted seat, is made of American white ash. Screws are stainless steel, and connecting bolts are high-grade anodized steel. The runners are highly flexible tempered steel, with polished and waxed edges. Rings are welded to the front of each runner, making it simple to attach a bridle and tugline for dogsledding. Multiple coats of UV-resistant finish mean the sled can be left outside for extended periods without damage. The handle on each sled is a specially chosen native willow branch, hand-carved for a perfect fit and polished to show its natural beauty. No two handles are alike, and each has its own unique look and feel. Because each Mountain Boy Colorado Kicksled is a one-of-a-kind work, each is signed and numbered on the bottom by the sled maker.
On the front, the Mountain Boy brand is burned into the ash of the backrest, drawing attention to the individual grain of each piece of wood. And on the back, an elasticized storage compartment provides space for a sweater or lunch box. The copper footrest is light, strong and sets off the wood tones of the sled. As it ages, the copper gains a fine patina that only develops more character overtime. Removable nuts at the front of each runner allow each sled to be easily collapsed and transported on top of a vehicle. This sled is recommended for children aged 6+ and up to 300 lbs.
Dimensions: 72"L x 24"W x 36"H
Weight: 13 lbs.


As the commercial 76-passenger plane flew over the Coast Range and Fraser River into Vancouver International Airport, it became difficult to imagine a place more beautiful. Two days later as the five-passenger Bell 407 helicopter landed merely miles from Pemberton Icecap, we discovered that perhaps there was a more fantastic view.
For those of you who haven’t been dropped on the top of a mountain by a helicopter, make a point to do so. Your adrenaline is guaranteed to be pumping as the helicopter skirts alongside the tree-filled peaks before breaking into open air and landing on what feels like the top of the world. As the helicopter heads back to the bottom of the mountain and last pieces of snow settle, silence envelopes the area. Only the chitter chatter of excited skiers and artful direction from the guide can be heard. But even the voices are quickly swept away with the wind. The impact of the silence is matched only by the beauty of the scenery.
The views are something a chairlift can’t offer. Not to mention the skiable terrain that you just don’t come by anywhere else.
Whistler Heli-Skiing, often cited as the best heli-skiing in the world, provides an unforgettable experience. Spanning across glacial wilderness, the terrain stretches 432,000 acres — 50 times the size of Whistler Blackcomb. It was reported in 2012 that on a busy day at Vail, the United State’s largest ski resort, there are an average of four skiers per acre. I am inclined to think that aside from other Whistler Heli-Skiers on the terrain, there isn’t another skier for 100 miles (or 64,000 acres if you are doing the math).
After boarding the helicopter bound for one of the 475 avaliable runs, the day of heli-skiing begins. Led by Phil Marchand of Powder Guides Backcountry Skiing & Heli-Skiing, our group embarked on the first tracks of the day. The snow field provided five first-time heli-skiers with the perfect conditions, and the blue skies allowed for high-alpine skiing. Phil selected routes to ease the newbies into the day — although there isn’t much easing into unimaginably deep powder. As the day went on (and our confidence and adrenaline peaked), the pitches grew longer. We aren’t quite sure how he did it, but Phil was leading us to all feel like the experts we knew we weren’t.
Endurance and commitment to the experience drove our pack of skiers down the mountain to the first pickup spot to meet the helicopter. For the hobbyist skier, waiting in lift lines is part of the game. In the mountains of British Columbia, the game changes. It’s about having the luxury of traveling by helicopter. It’s about skiing fresh lines. It’s about escaping the daily urban grind.
As the helicopter drew near, Phil gave us a reminder to get low and stay aware. With the rotor spinning at somewhere near 200 rpm, caution is not only encouraged but mandatory. Before a day of heli-skiing even begins, a lesson in beacon protocol is given. For those who don’t spend time in the mountains, it’s an often-unpredictable landscape. Even those who live in the mountains, as Phil does, encounter surprises. Thankfully, this day on Pemberton Icecap didn’t come with any surprises, but Phil and our gang were ready if it did.
Although rewarding, skiing powder can often be a test of humility. Thankfully, burning legs and wipe outs were greeted by soft snow. Phil led us through untracked powder leaving a picture perfect S in the snow behind him. The other skiers weren’t as graceful. A speed chaser in the group left what the experts call Figure 11 marks, and another left some lovely S turns broken up by breaks in the powder caused by falls.
The day brought six runs. We gave our legs a break and stopped for lunch after the first three untracked runs. Never has a turkey sandwich and rock-hard frozen cookie tasted so good. With half the day behind us, we replenished lost calories before being lifted back into the air and dropped again, and again and again.
You don’t have to be a cliff-jumping, out-of-bounds going, the-steeper-the-better kind of skier to go heli-skiing. You just need the desire to experience jaw-dropping, inexplicably beautiful views (check), a few reminders to keep your ski tips up in the powder (check) and a trustworthy guide (check).
No matter the skier’s level or powder experience, we each were made to feel comfortable. Encouragement and direction eased any worries, and our leader’s mindfulness and patience made the day a treat for all.
Powder Guides Backcountry Skiing & Heli-Skiing offers heli-ski trips to areas including Whistler, Last Frontier, Iceland, TLH, Bella Colla and Greenland, as well as private heli-skiing charters. Learn more on their website.
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Dr. Asghar Muntazir Qa’im
Translated by Jabir Chandoo
After Prophet Muhammad’s first revelation, he managed to take major steps in spreading Islam. This article discusses the role and personality of the Holy Prophet (s) during the early days of his mission. The type of research methodology employed in this paper is descriptive-analytic, and the historical data presented has been collected from first-hand sources.
Some of the key strategies employed by the Holy Prophet (s) were: reforming and training righteous people committed to the cause of Islam; to enhance the level of awareness and insight of the early converts to Islam; having good conduct and spiritual personality; patience, perseverance and resistance in the face of difficulties and obstacles; revealing the Holy Qur’an, the miracle of the Holy Prophet (s); communicating and dialogue with the opponents; conforming his actions with his speech; focusing on the aim and accuracy in planning; creating devoted manpower out of the youth in Mecca; and seeking assistance from Allah to overcome the obstacles.
The thirteen-year period of the beginning of the Prophet’s mission comprised three stages of the call to Islam: the secret call, the call to the nearest kin, and the public call. This period was successfully accomplished and many people, particularly the youths in Mecca, believed in Islam.
Witnessing that their cultural, social, and political life has been endangered, the heads of Quraysh strongly stood against the Holy Prophet (s) out of tribal fanaticism, paganism, and following the trend of the past.
They did not leave any stone unturned in their opposition to the Holy Prophet (s), starting with physical torment of the Muslims to accusing him (s) and his companions of being magicians, fortune- tellers, madmen and poets.
Amidst such difficulties and dangers, the future of the Islamic movement and the formation of a religious community could not have been possible without a well-thought-out strategy. Consequently, to reach his lofty goals and objectives, the Holy Prophet (s) took some steps and employed several tactics to surpass the physical torture of the enemy and other major difficulties.
The early period of the Prophetic mission lasted thirteen years. During this time, the Holy Prophet (s) directed those inclined to accept his call to the good word of “There is no god but Allah” and to light the love of Allah (s) in their hearts through his great character, endearing style of invitation, extreme kindness, and words full of wisdom.
This period in history has its own distinctive characteristics which shall be discussed in this paper.
The call to Islam during this period was accomplished through three different phases:
1. The secret call to Islam and the individual effort by the Holy Prophet (s) to search for people who could be trained morally and spiritually. These efforts produced fifty firm and devoted supporters1 which resulted in consolidating the foundations of the Islamic movement.
2. With the revelation of the verse “And warn the nearest of your kinsfolk”2 the second phase of the call to Islam - by inviting the near relatives - took place under the event known in history as ‘The Day of the House’ (yawm al-dar). This event exposed the issue of succession after the Prpohet; in this gathering, the Prophet said regarding Imam Ali, “Indeed this is my brother, my successor, and my caliph amidst you; therefore, listen to him and obey.”3
3. The phase of open and public call to Islam that began in the fourth year and continued until the migration to Medina. The outcome of this phase was the spread of Islam extending to the Medina and far beyond the Arabian Peninsula.
The opposition of the affluent and influential figures of the city of Mecca to the Islamic movement has been mentioned in Chapter 111 of the Holy Qur’an. Out of traditionalism and the spirit of following the trend of their ancestors, the leaders of Quraysh rose against Islam and the Holy Prophet (s) and insisted on idol worshipping, attaching importance to Pagan behaviour and culture, and being obsessed with material possessions and amplitude of wealth and people.
Referring to this attitude, the Holy Qur’an says, “We did not send a warner to any town without its affluent ones saying,
‘We indeed disbelieve in what you have been sent with. And they say, ‘We have greater wealth and more children, and we will not be punished!’4
Yet in another place, the Holy Qur’an says, “Rather they say,
‘We found our fathers following a creed, and we are indeed guided in their footsteps.’”5
The opposition to the Holy Prophet (s) from the leaders of Quraysh like Abu Sufyan, Abu Lahab, Abu Jahl, Umayyah ibn Khalaf and Walid ibn Mughayrah stemmed from the fact that they considered the idols to be a symbol of the culture dominant over the Arabian society. They stood against the Holy Prophet (s) for the following reasons:
1. The backbone of the cultural survival of the affluent ones rested on the idols and places for their worship like the Ka‘bah at that time.
2. The social and economic status gained by the affluent ones was endangered.
3. The call to believe in one God meant that all human beings are equal in their social status. The poor and the rich equally prostrate before the All-sufficient God. Belief in monotheism (tawhid) implied acknowledgement of equality among all human beings. Such a thing was unbearable for the leaders of Quraysh.
Accepting Islam meant the nullification of all kinds of unjustified economic and social privileges as well as the annulment of slave trade and all other forms of commercial proprietorship. Such economic and social vices had widely contributed to the eradication of justice and equality from the Meccan society and were rapidly driving the community towards moral decadence.
Sensuality, merrymaking, lending women for sexual purpose, pride and selfishness, amassing wealth, greediness, enslaving innocent people and Pagan fanaticism, were all among the distinctive characteristics of the Meccan aristocracy.
Belief in the messengership of the Prophet Muhammad (s) would have put an end to all their political domination and social privileges, and for this very reason they continually opposed the Holy Prophet (a) and his call towards Islam.
Among the other distinguishing features of the Meccan period is the method of opposition employed by the heads of Quraysh in their confrontation against the Holy Prophet (s). After the commencement of the public call to Islam, the polytheists stood against the Holy Prophet (s) in different ways including:
1. Torturing his companions, and making the plot to assassinate him.
2. Bribing the Prophet (s) to the extent of telling him, “We will grant you a kingdom.”
3. Alleging him fortune-telling, madness, poetry6, magic, and being without heirs. As Rukanah ibn ‘Abd considered the Prophet (s) to be the greatest magician7, while ‘As ibn Wa’il gave him the title of ‘one who is without heirs and progeny (abtar) which resulted in the revelation of Surat al-Kawthar8
4. Creating unnecessary disturbance and propaganda against the Holy Prophet (s) by people such as Abu Lahab, Abu Jahl and the chiefs of Thaqif.
5. Counter-attack and cultural assault against the Prophet (s) as Nadhr ibn Harith accused him of narrating tales.9
6. Creating economic, political, and military constraints for the Holy Prophet (s), such as sending Amru ibn ‘As to Abyssinia with the aim of returning the Muslims to Mecca, and the attacks of the chiefs of Quraysh on the Reef (shi‘b) of Abu Talib.
1. The endeavour to exterminate the culture of idol-worshipping and Pagan-like behaviour.
2. To bring reform to the Paganic norms and customs.
3. To purify the hearts and minds of the early Muslims through worshipping Allah and the recitation of the Qur’an.
4. Capacity-building and ideological preparation of the early Muslims.
During those difficult and unendurable times, the continuation of the Islamic movement and the formation of a religious community were not possible without a powerful and well- trained workforce. It was due to this very reason that the Holy Prophet (s) trained an efficient workforce from the youths of Mecca for the future of the Islamic movement.
5. Struggle against the polytheistic superstitions of Quraysh.
6. Initiation of a movement to bring a change in the decaying community of Mecca, as the Holy Qur’an asserts one of the duties of the prophets was to ‘bring reform.’10
The following were some of the reasons behind the success and achievement of the Holy Prophet (s) in his mission:
The Holy Prophet (s) never resorted to cursing the polytheists or invoking Divine punishment on them, nor did he ever use bribery or deception. Like all other prophets in history, he started with a cultural struggle before achieving political power.
The Prophet of Islam was the prophet of intellect and insight, nurturing human potential and advocating a civilised manner of argument with his opponents. In the initial verses of the Surat al-‘Alaq and al-Qalam, pen, reading, education, and insight were introduced as the principal slogan of Islam.
Such verses are a very strong response to people who attempted to portray Islam as devoid of any rationality, reflection, and love, whereas on the contrary, the importance given to education and learning in Islam is far greater than the importance given to it in other divine religions.
There is no divine religion or human school of thought that has laid so much emphasis on learning and knowledge at its inception as has been done by Islam. The Holy Qur’an says,
“Say, ‘This is my way. I summon to God with insight - I and he who follows me. Immaculate is God, and I am not one of the polytheists.’”11
In the early period of the Prophetic mission, the Holy Prophet (s) was able to take major steps in elevating the level of scientific and culture awareness among his companions. By virtue of the light of knowledge, they developed a deeper understanding of the religious teachings as well as the ability to analyse the socio-cultural issues surrounding them.
As per the teaching of the Holy Qur’an “Say, ‘Are those who know equal to those who do not know?’”12, the Prophet of Allah (s) paved the way for the scientific development and prosperity of the Muslims in the ages to come.
The character of the Prophet (s) was based on the Qur’an and outstanding. His countenance was rosy; he had large dark eyes with thick and relatively straight hair and flat cheeks. He had robust arms and legs, a long thin nose, and his teeth were as shiny as silver. He had a balanced stature, he was neither very tall nor very short, and neither too plump nor very thin.
His attractive and good-looking appearance together with his gentle and kind character - contrary to the rough and rude manners of the affluent leaders of Quraysh - had a profound impact on the hearts of the Arabs who were already thirsty for love and respect.
His guidance and spiritual charisma compared to the violent and cruel nature of the Meccan tycoons had an incredible impact on attracting people towards Islam. This was exactly in line with how the Holy Qur’an has described the Holy Prophet (s):
“In the Apostle of God there is certainly for you a good exemplar, for those who look forward to God and the Last Day, and remember God greatly.”13
Throughout his mission, the Holy Prophet (s) had succeeded in bringing about a fundamental ideological change at the crux of the cultural life of a people who were deprived of a rich culture and civilization.
He managed to demolish the foundations of polytheism and idol-worshipping, and to spread monotheism (tawhid) in its complete form. Through purifying the hearts of his companions by means of prayers (salat), he trained believing and selfless men who were solely devoted to the lofty objectives of humanity.
He was a perfect manifestation of virtues. Due to his great personality, the Muslims were so much fascinated by him that they would revolve around him like flies around a candle and ardently sacrifice their lives in the way of Allah (swt) in compliance with his order.
The words of ‘Urwah ibn Mas‘ud, the representative of Quraysh to the Holy Prophet (s), attest to this reality when he said, “I have never seen an emperor who commands so much love among his companions as Muhammad does. They do not raise their voices over his and they are quick in doing what he instructs them to do.”14
The Holy Qur’an considers the Prophet (s) as a radiant lamp sent to mankind15 and a manifestation of the divine mercy. It considers his affection, kindness and good character to be among the infinite grace of Allah (s) as it addresses him saying,
“It is by God’s mercy that you are gentle to them; and had you been harsh and hard-hearted, surely they would have scattered from around you. So excuse them, and plead for forgiveness for them, and consult them in the affairs …”16
Describing the Prophet of Allah (s), Ali (a) says, “[He was] like a roaming physician who has set ready his ointments and heated his instruments … searching with his medicine the spots of negligence and places of perplexity.”17
His level of tolerance, love, care and sympathy for fellow human beings was so great that when his companions asked him to invoke the curse of Allah (s) on the tribe of Thaqif, he said, “O Allah! Guide the people of Thaqif and make them enter our company.”18
And in response to the request of Tufayl ibn Amru Dawsi to invoke the wrath of Allah (s) on his community, he said, “O Allah! Guide his community.” The next time he came to see the Prophet (s) in Madina, he came along with seventy families who had embraced Islam.19
He was so clement and kind that when he was requested by Safwan ibn Umayyah – one of the leaders of Quraysh who had assigned Umayr ibn Wahab with the task of assassinating the Prophet (s) - to be granted a period of two months to think about Islam, the Holy Prophet (s) gave him four months instead.
He used to give this piece of advice to each and every propagator of his message, “Be lenient to the people in their affairs and do not be rigid; give hope to them and do not cause break up among them.”20 “Islam is a balanced religion, so be moderate in acting on its commandments.”21
The Holy Prophet (s) used to always tell his companions that, “The dearest of you to me on the Day of Resurrection is the one with the best character.”22
He advised the children of ‘Abd al-Muttalib saying, “Spread the word of peace (salam), maintain good relations with nearest kin, keep vigil at night, give food in charity, and be fair in your speech so that you may enter the heaven in peace.”23
He has also been reported to have said, “The best among you is the best of you in character.”24 He was more affectionate towards the children than anyone else and he would be the first to greet children whenever he passed by them.25 He was extremely approachable and was warm and jovial in their company. As history records, he would seat Hasan and Husayn on his lap and carry them on his shoulders.
The Prophet of Islam was also the embodiment of the Divine benevolence. During the Battle of Hunayn, he had granted forgiveness to six thousand captives at once.
During the conquest of Mecca, Fadhalah ibn ‘Umayr once resolved to assassinate the Holy Prophet (s) while he was in the state of circumambulation of the Ka‘bah. When the Prophet (s) saw him, he asked him, “Are you Fadhalah?” “Yes”, he replied. “What were you thinking of?” said the Prophet (s). “I was busy remembering Allah”, Fadhalah answered.
The Prophet (s) smiled and told him, “Ask forgiveness from Allah” and then he placed his blessed hand on his heart and he calmed down. Fadhalah used to say after this incident, “By Allah, he had not yet taken off his hand that I started feeling that he is the most beloved of the creatures of Allah to me.”26
In another similar incident, Malik ibn ‘Awf al-Nasri – the commander in-chief of the polytheists in the battle of Hunayn - composed the following verses in praise of the Prophet of Islam after he was pardoned by him, “I have never seen or heard among the people of a person like Muhammad; if they were to ask generosity and remission from him, he would be the most generous and most forgiving.”27
Jabir ibn ‘Abdillah al-Ansari reports, “The Messenger of Allah (s) was the most bountiful of the people; and he was even more generous during the month of Ramadan.”28
The Holy Prophet (s) says, “A generous person is closer to Allah, to the people, and to heaven, and is distant from the hell-fire.”29
Despite being so lenient and generous to the people, he was very firm with himself such that at times he would sleep on an empty stomach for consecutive nights and his family also remained without food. Moreover, they would generally consume bread prepared from barley30 and his pillow was made of tanned skin filled with palm leaves.31 There was no form of luxury in his life as he was very economical.
Describing the lifestyle of the Holy Prophet (s), Ali (a) says: “He left this world on an empty stomach and he entered the life hereafter unblemished. He did not build for himself a considerable place of stay until he departed this world.”32 On his deathbed, he had only seven dinars of the fortune of this world which he ordered his wife ‘Aishah to hand over to Ali (a) to distribute among the destitute.33
He was indeed a messenger of mercy. He would meet hatred and enmity with love and kindness. With such behaviour and attitude, he managed to endow human relations with magnificence through the fragrance of love and sincerity, as he had spread the wings of mercy for the believing men and women.34
The hardships and difficulties faced by the people were very painful for him given his sympathetic spirit and extreme love for them. He was deeply concerned about their salvation and was kind and merciful to the believers.35
He was a caring friend who through his guidance would warn his people against evil deeds and self-imposed customs which tied them as shackles of enslavement.36 His presence was a great blessing and benevolence of God to mankind because he was the embodiment of noble traits of character as Allah (s) had embellished him with a great character.37 He himself used to say, “I have been sent to accomplish the excellent moral traits.”38
Indeed he was the beloved who was a manifestation of insight, love, and immersion in the ocean of divine luminosity, in body and spirit, in thoughts and remembrance, in his outer appearance and his inner spirit.
Forbearance against accusations and difficulties such as mockery, bribery, being accused of magic and poetry, infliction of calamities and torture, economic sanctions, physical injuries such as that which he went through in his journey to Ta’if could not have been possible without the spirit of resistance.
The Holy Qur’an calls on the Prophet of Allah (s) to show resistance and says,
“So be patient, and you cannot be patient except with God’s help. And do not grieve for them, nor be upset by their guile.”39
Yet in another place the Qur’an addresses the Prophet (s) saying,
“And be patient over what they say, and keep away from them in a graceful manner.”40
The Qur’an was the greatest miracle of the Holy Prophet (s) because it was in confrontation of this piercing armament. The enemies of Islam sanctioned the listening of the Qur’an as mentioned by the Holy Qur’an itself,
“The faithless say, ‘Do not listen to this Qur’an and hoot it down so that you may prevail [over the Apostle].’”41
This verdict from the heads of Quraysh indicates the degree of effectiveness of this Noble Book, for the Qur’an is a book of wisdom, all-laudable, is the criterion, and the distinguisher between the truth and falsehood. It is a book in which falsehood cannot approach it nor can it be abrogated as it is the guidance for all times.42
The Qur’an is a light that was sent down together with the Prophet (s)43 with the aim of illuminating different aspects of human life. It is a book of guidance, a source of clarification of all things, a mercy, and good news.44
It guides mankind to the truth and the straight path.45 Had the Qur’an been from someone other than Allah (s), there would have been discrepancy in it.46 No one shall ever be able to bring a chapter (surah) like that of the Qur’an47 nor is anyone able to alter the words of Allah (s). The Prophet (s) conveyed all that was sent down onto him by Allah (s) in the same manner and in clear Arabic words48 as it was revealed, without any alteration.
Ali (a) says in this regard, “[The Qur’an] is a light which shall never extinguish; it is a lantern whose brilliance will never die away. It is an ocean whose depth cannot be comprehended; it is the origin of faith (iman) and the cause of its prosperity; it contains springs of knowledge and its oceans; it is the spring of justice and its source; and it is the backing stone of Islam and its foundation.”49
The clarity and sweetness of style of the Qur’an is such that “it astonishes those familiar with the Arabic language and makes them unable to speak when they attempt to describe it.”50
The Qur’an has illustrated the basic principles of Islam in three sections:
1. The fundamental doctrines of Islam like monotheism, prophethood, the Day of Resurrection, and the creation of the heavens and the earth.
2. Good character and manners.
3. Practical edicts and scientific laws. The rulings pertaining to them have generally been mentioned in the Holy Qur’an while the detailed commentary upon them is given by the Holy Prophet (s).51
It is worth mentioning that, in general, the eighty-six Meccan chapters of the Qur’an talk about the Islamic doctrine and noble character in a concise manner, while the remaining twenty-eight Medinan chapters of the Qur’an focus on the Islamic practical laws in detail.
Another factor behind the success of the Prophet of Islam (s) in guiding the people and propagating Islam was the employment of sound speech in his dialogue and conversation with the polytheists and the People of the Book.
The Qur’an has also made it incumbent upon Muslims to use upright language in their conversation and interaction with the people of other faith. Addressing the Holy Prophet (s), the Holy Qur’an says, “Tell my servants to speak in the manner which is the best.”52 Yet in another place it urges the Muslims saying, “… and speak kindly to people.”53
In order to bring the hearts of the people closer, Allah (s) recommended His Prophet (s) to observe good manners in his speech, and to employ beautiful language in his discussions and arguments against his opponents. The Holy Qur’an says in this regard:
Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good advice, and dispute with them in a manner that is best. Indeed your Lord knows best those who stray from His way, and He knows best those who are guided.54
The Holy Qur’an also reminds the Muslims of the important principle of observing pleasant conduct:
“Do not dispute with the people of the Book except in a manner which is best.”55
Among the ethical approaches employed by the Holy Prophet (s) in guiding the people was to practice what he preached. He had trained himself in such a manner that his actions would concur with his words so that he may not be among those reprimanded in the following verses of the Qur’an:
O you who have faith! Why do you say what you do not do?”56
“Will you bid others to piety and forget yourselves, while you recite the Book? Do you not apply reason?57
He himself used to say, “He who does not consider his words to be part of his actions, his misdeeds shall proliferate and he will meet his punishment.”58
Thus, the actions of the Holy Prophet (s) used to correspond with his words. He would also advise the Muslims to be accountable for their words as he considered discrepancy between words and actions to be a source of multiplication of sins.
Right from the early days of his mission, the Holy Prophet (s) had deliberated a program with a specific purpose and timeline aimed at training the people spiritually, creating a devoted manpower, terminating the Paganic culture and misguidance, and combating the conspiracies of the infidels.
The Holy Prophet (s) first demonstrated his goal to his followers. Thereafter in his public call to Islam, he made his ideals clear when he stood at Abtah and declared, “I am the Messenger of Allah; I am inviting you to worship Allah the One, and to stop worshipping idols who neither benefit nor harm, neither create nor provide, and neither give or take life.”59
It is obvious that the identification of the aim by the Holy Prophet (s) contributed to the acceptance of his ideals among the people. This was similar to the message he was instructed by Allah (s) to convey to the people at the beginning of his mission:
“Say, ‘Indeed I have been commanded to worship God and not to ascribe any partner to Him. To Him do I summon [all mankind] and to Him will be my return.’”60
The Holy Prophet (s) was well aware that for an ideological and socio-cultural transformation of a Paganic society there was a need for sufficient manpower. Hence, he took up the challenge of training such manpower.
Historical evidence shows that the Holy Prophet (s) would spend most of his energy in guiding the youths such that the average age of the early Muslims was 30 years. Personalities like Imam Ali (a) was 10 years old at the time,61 Mus‘ab ibn ‘Umayr – the propagator of the Prophet (s) in Yathrib - was 27 years old62, Ja‘far ibn Abi Talib – the leader of the Muslims who migrated to Abysinnia - was 23 years old63, and Arqam ibn Abi al-Arqam – whose house was the centre of propagation of the Holy Prophet (s) - was 18 years old.64
Apparently, the majority of the early Muslims were among the young people. This is attested by the words of the representatives of the Quraysh before Najjashi, the emperor of Abyssinia, “A group of foolish young men from our community have recently escaped from the religion of their fathers and have embraced a new faith.”65
This statement clearly shows that the Holy Prophet (s) had initiated an extensive struggle to recruit devoted manpower from among the youth to guarantee the future of the Islamic movement.
This move came as a result of the fact that the youths were more prepared to accept the message of Islam compared to those people who were spiritually and mentally bred with the paganic customs and traditions and more capable of severing the cause of God.
Yet another factor behind the success of the Holy Prophet (s) during his Prophetic mission was seeking divine help from Allah (s) because of the severe pressure and torture the companions of the Prophet (s) were subjected to, as well as the accusations made against him like that of being a magician, fortune-teller, madman, and poet. These were among the major barriers in guiding the people towards Islam.
Thus, by his continuous reliance on Allah (s) and seeking His help, the Prophet (s) would bear these difficulties and hurdles one after another, and he would firmly continue with his mission as learned from the Holy Qur’an:
“Say, ‘I have been instructed to worship Allah and not to associate any partner with Him; I call on Him and to Him is the return’”66
“Say, ‘He is my Lord, there is no god except Him, in Him I have put my trust and to Him will be my return.”67
During his journey to the city of Ta’if, when he was stoned by some of the ignoble men of the city on the instructions of their chiefs, he whispered to Allah (s) saying, “My Lord! I complain of my weakness and disability to You; You are the All-beneficent and the All-merciful Lord; You are my Lord and the Lord of the weak; in whose hands have you entrusted me?”68
Based on what has been discussed, it becomes clear that after the Holy Prophet (s) declared himself a prophet, when the infidels and the leaders of Quraysh sensed their social and cultural life to be in danger, they did not leave any stone unturned in labelling the Holy Prophet (s) with different kinds of accusations and in torturing his companions, and they mobilised all their strength to stand against the call of Islam to liberate mankind.
Although these difficulties and problems were a major obstruction in the way of the Holy Prophet (s) to attain his lofty goals, they could not stop him from reaching the heights of success. The factors that contributed to the success of the Holy Prophet (s) during the early days of his mission are studied above.
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Ibn Hisham, Abd al-Malik, Al-Sirat al-Nabawiyyah, researched by: Mustafa Saqqa and his team, Egypt, Mustafa al-Babi al-Halabi Printing Press, 1375.
Biladhiri, Ahmad ibn Yahya ibn Jabir, Ansab al-Ashraf, researched by: Suhayl Zakkar and Riyadh Zarkali, Beirut, Dar al-Fikr, 1242.
Tababa’i, Sayyid Muhammad Husayn, Qur’an Dar Islam, Tehran, Dar al-Kutub al-Islamiyyah, 1350.
Tabari, Muhammad ibn Jarir, Al-Rusul wa al-Muluk, Beirut, Mu’assasat al-A’lami Publications, 1409.
Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, Nahj al-Balaghah, Translation and Commentary: Ali Naqi Faydh al-Islam, Tehran.
Fattal Nishaburi, Muhammad ibn Hasan, Rawdhat al-Wa‘izin, Translation: Mahmud Mahdawi Damghani, Tehran, Ney Publications, 1366.
Muhammadi Reyshahri, Muhammad, Mizan al-Hikmah, Qum, Dar al- Hadith, 1416.
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- 2. Qur’an, 26:214.
- 3. Tabari, Al-Tarikh, vol.2, p.63.
- 4. Qur’an, 34:34-35.
- 5. Qur’an, 43:22 and 5:104.
- 6. Qur’an, 52:29-30.
- 7. Ibn Hisham, Al-Sirat al-Nabawiyyah, part one, p. 391.
- 8. Baladhuri, Ansab al-Ashraf, vol. 1, p. 157.
- 9. Ibid, p. 159.
- 10. Qur’an, 11:88.
- 11. Qur’an, 12:108.
- 12. Qur’an, 39:9.
- 13. Qur’an, 33:21.
- 14. Al-Waqidi, Al-Maghazi, vol. 2, p. 598.
- 15. Qur’an, 33:46.
- 16. Qur’an, 3:159.
- 17. Ali (a), Nahj al-Balaghah of Faydh al-Islam, sermon 107, p.321.
- 18. Al-Waqidi, Al-Maghazi, vol. 3, p. 937.
- 19. Ibn Sa’d, Al-Tabaqat, vol. 4, p. 238.
- 20. Ibn Hisham, Al-Sirat al-Nabawiyyah, part two, p. 590.
- 21. Ibn al-Athir, Usd al-Ghabah, vol. 1, p. 148.
- 22. Al-Ya’qubi, Al-Tarikh, vol. 2, p.94.
- 23. Ibid, p. 92.
- 24. Ibn Sa’d, Al-Tabaqat, vol. 1, p. 377.
- 25. Ibid, p. 382.
- 26. Ibn Hisham, Al-Sirat al-Nabawiyyah, part two, p. 417.
- 27. Al-Waqidi, Al-Maghazi, vol. 3, p. 954.
- 28. Sa’id al-Din Muhammad bin Mas’ud Kazeruni, Nihayat al-Mas’ul fi Riwayat al-Rasul, vol. 1, p. 342.
- 29. Al-Ya’qubi, Al-Tarikh, vol. 2, p. 92.
- 30. Ibn Sa’d, Al-Tabaqat, vol. 1, p. 400.
- 31. Ibid, p. 465.
- 32. Ali (a), Nahj al-Balaghah of Faydh al-Islam, sermon 169, p. 512.
- 33. Ali (a), Nahj al-Balaghah of Faydh al-Islam, sermon 169, p. 512.
- 34. Qur’an, 26:215.
- 35. Qur’an, 9:128.
- 36. Qur’an, 7:157.
- 37. Qur’an, 68:4.
- 38. Nahj al-Fasahah, p. 288, hadith no. 1372.
- 39. Qur’an, 16:127.
- 40. Qur’an, 73:10. In verse 34 of Surat An’am, Allah urges the Messenger of Allah (s) - like the previous prophets - to show perseverance.
- 41. Qur’an, 41:26.
- 42. Qur’an, 41:42.
- 43. Qur’an, 7:157.
- 44. Qur’an, 16:89.
- 45. Qur’an, 46:30.
- 46. Qur’an, 4:82.
- 47. Qur’an, 2:23; 10:38; 17:88 and 11:38.
- 48. Qur’an, 18:27; 6:34 and 115.
- 49. Ali (a), Nahj al-Balaghah of Faydh al-Islam, sermon 189, p. 641.
- 50. Sayyid Muhammad Husayn Tabataba’i, Qur’an Dar Islam, p. 118.
- 51. Ibid, p. 11.
- 52. Qur’an, 17:53.
- 53. Qur’an, 2:83.
- 54. Qur’an, 16:125.
- 55. Qur’an, 9:46.
- 56. Qur’an, 61:2
- 57. Qur’an, 2:44.
- 58. Muhammadi Reyshahri, Muhammad, Mizan al-Hikmah, vol. 3, p. 2738.
- 59. Al-Ya’qubi, Al-Tarikh, vol. 1, p. 379.
- 60. Qur’an, 13:36.
- 61. Ibn Hisham, Al-Sirat al-Nabawiyyah, part one, p. 245.
- 62. Ibn al-Athir, Usd al-Ghabah, vol. 4, p. 369
- 63. Ibid, vol. 1, p. 289
- 64. Ibid, p. 60
- 65. Ibn Hisham, Al-Sirat al-Nabawiyyah, part one, p. 325.
- 66. Qur’an, Ra’d (13):36.
- 67. Qur’an, Ra’d (13):30.
- 68. Ibn Hisham, Al-Sirat al-Nabawiyyah, section one, p. 419.

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The total amount of grade A office space leased in Hong Kong fell by 175,600 square feet (16,314 square metres) in December, growing from a 130,500 square foot contraction in November, as citywide vacancy edged up to 8.9 percent from 8.8 percent.
“The rental decline trajectory continued across all major office submarkets, with net effective rents in the overall market dropping 1.1 percent month-on-month in December,” said Alex Barnes, head of office leasing advisory at JLL in Hong Kong. “Tsim Sha Tsui experienced the most significant contraction in rents during the month. Its rents dropped 1.7 percent month-on-month, while those in decentralised submarkets remained relatively resilient.”
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