143 – In another narration1 he said: “I came to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ while he was reclining on a cloak of his in the shade of the Kaʿbah. We had suffered greatly at the hands of the polytheists, so I said, ‘Will you not call upon Allah?’ He then sat up, his face flushed, and said, ‘Those before you used to be combed with iron combs….’

Point of evidence derived from the hadith

144 – The Prophet ﷺ said this only to order them to remain patient in the face of the unbelievers’ abuse—even should that abuse reach the point of killing them by slow execution, just as earlier believers were killed with steadfast patience—and to commend those who cling to faith until they are slain.

All praise is due to Allah alone, and may Allah bless our master Muhammad, his family, and his Companions, and grant them abundant peace. Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Trustee.

Completed, with Allah’s help, on 25 Muḥarram 1319 AH.