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Habib al-Najjar, The man who came running

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In the QuranThe man who came running

Habib al-Najjarحبيب النجار

Antioch

The man who ran from the far end of the city to defend the messengers, and was told: enter Paradise.

He came running: O my people, follow the messengers, those who ask no payment and are rightly guided. Why should I not worship the One who created me? His people killed him. He was told: enter Paradise. Even then he thought of them: if only my people knew how my Lord has forgiven me.

What does the Quran say?

It was said, "Enter Paradise." He said, "I wish my people could know

Quran 36:26

36:20-27

The lesson

He wished good for his people even after they killed him.

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AntiochIsaThe Messengers of the TownPeople of the Town (Ya-Sin)

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