Then the Exalted One sent him with the religion of Islam—the Straight Path—and made it obligatory for all people to ask Him for guidance to it each day (1) in their prayers (2). He described it as the path of those upon whom He has bestowed His favor (3)—the prophets, the true affirmers of faith, the martyrs, and the righteous—distinct from the path of those who have incurred anger and those who have gone astray (4).

ʿAdiyy ibn Ḥātim (5), may Allah be pleased with him, said: “I came to the Messenger of Allah (6), peace and blessings be upon him, while he was sitting in the mosque. The people said, ‘This is ʿAdiyy ibn Ḥātim.’ I had arrived with neither a guarantee of safety nor a letter. When I drew near, he took me by the hand—he had already said, ‘I hope that Allah will place his hand in my hand.’ On the way, a woman met him with a child and said, ‘We have a need from you.’ He rose and went with them until he had fulfilled their need; then he again took me by the hand until we reached his house. A young servant girl (8) threw down a cushion for him, so he sat on it while I sat facing him.

He praised Allah and extolled Him, then said, ‘What makes you shy away (9)? Does it frighten you (10) to say, “There is no god but Allah”? Do you know of any deity besides Allah?’ I replied