THE MYTH: Pagans were the first to draw blood in their conflict with Muslims at Mecca.
Let's debunk that one!
1. The Muslims were actually the first to resort to physical violence when Sa’d bin Abu Waqqas picked up a camel’s jawbone and struck a local polytheist who was “rudely interrupting” his group of praying Muslims:
MYTH: The Muslims suffered many deaths at the hands of Meccan persecutors.
Time to debunk this baby. Enjoy!
1. It’s true that some Muslims did suffer persecution at Mecca, but the extent of this is greatly exaggerated by modern-day storytellers, who are desperate to justify subsequent Muslim aggression. Important: Mo himself was the source of bitterness against the early Muslims >