A traveler once came to the mosque to see the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh). After greeting the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) he was asked where he was from. The traveler replied that he came from very far just to get a few questions answered. Following is the dialogue between the traveler and the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh).

Traveler: I do not want punishment (Azaab) to be written in my account.
Prophet Mohammed (pbuh): Behave well with your parents.

Traveler: I want to be known amongst people as an intelligent person.
Prophet Mohammed (pbuh): Fear Allah always.

Traveler: I want to be counted amongst Allah's favorites.
Prophet Mohammed (pbuh): Recite Quran every morning and evening.

Traveler: I want my heart to always be enlightened (Roshan and Munawar).
Prophet Mohammed (pbuh): Never forget death.

Traveler: I never want to be away from Allah's blessing.
Prophet Mohammed (pbuh): Always treat fellow creatures well.

Traveler: I never want to be harmed by my enemies.
Prophet Mohammed (pbuh): Always have faith in Allah only.

Traveler: I never want to be humiliated.
Prophet Mohammed (pbuh): Be careful of your actions.

Traveler: I wish to live long.
Prophet Mohammed (pbuh): Always do good towards blood relations (Sile Rahm).

Traveler: I want my sustenance to increase.
Prophet Mohammed (pbuh): Always be in ablution (Wudu).

Traveler: I wish to stay free of punishment (Azaab) in the grave.
Prophet Mohammed (pbuh): Always wear pure (Paak) clothes.

Traveler: I never want to burn in hell.
Prophet Mohammed (pbuh): Control your eyes and tongue.

Traveler: how do I get my sins forgiven?
Prophet Mohammed (pbuh): Always ask forgiveness from Allah with a lot of humility.

Traveler: I want people to respect me always.
Prophet Mohammed (pbuh): Never extend your hands of need at people.

Traveler: I want to always be honored.
Prophet Mohammed (pbuh): Never humiliate or put down anyone.

Traveler: I don't want to be squeezed in the grave (Fishar-e-Qabr).
Prophet Mohammed (pbuh): Recite Sura-e-Mulk often.

Traveler: I want my wealth to increase.
Prophet Mohammed (pbuh): Recite Sura-e-Waqia every night.

Traveler: I want to be safe and at peace on Day of Judgment.
Prophet Mohammed (pbuh): Do remembrance (Zikr) of Allah from dusk to night.

Traveler: I want to be in full attention and concentration during prayer (Namaaz).
Prophet Mohammed (pbuh): Always do ablution (Wudu) with concentration and attention.

Note: The reward for Sile Rahm has been described by the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) in one of his traditions. Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) says: "When a person goes towards his relatives so that he can fulfill his rights with his life and his wealth, Allah bestows upon him the reward of a martyr at every step he takes. He (Allah) writes down forty thousand Hasana (the unit of Divine rewards) and He erases forty thousand of his sins and He elevates him by forty thousand grades. The person achieves the position of one who has worshipped Allah for a hundred years."

At another place the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) says, regarding the rewards for Sile Rahm: "The reward for Sadaqah in the way of Allah is ten times, whereas the reward for giving a loan is twelve times (because in giving a loan the dignity of the Loaned is maintained). The reward for the good behavior to the believing brothers is twelve times and the reward for Sile Rahm is twenty four times."

Arabia, during the time of the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh), was a country without any central authority. It was a country far from the civilized nations of those days. At the time Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) was spreading Islam; asking people to turn away from worshipping idols to worshipping Allah, the Almighty, the All-Knower, and the Master. The Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) sent letters of invitation to Kings and Rulers of various countries in the world, inviting them to embrace Islam. Many of the letters were met with a favorable response whilst others were rejected.

In many cases, the messengers of the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) were badly treated and abused. But the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) was not worried by these setbacks. He was inviting people to the right path and a few setbacks could not deter him from propagating Islam.

Abu Sufyan a leader of the tribe of Quraish and the arch enemy of the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) was in Constantinople on a business trip, when the Prophet Mohammed's (pbuh) letter of invitation reached Hercules, the Byzantine emperor of Eastern Roman Empire. Hercules, at the time was in his court at Constantinople celebrating his victory over the Persians.

Hercules read the letter through an interpreter and then asked the people in his court, to find out if there was someone in the city, who knew the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh). Abu Sufyan with his companions was brought into the court.

The emperor Hercules asked Abu Sufyan, "What kind of family does Mohammed belong to?"
"Noble", replied Abu Sufyan.

"Has there been a king in his family?" Hercules asked.
"No," said Abu Sufyan.

"Are the people who have accepted his religion poor or rich?" Hercules questioned again.
"They are poor", replied Abu Sufyan.

Hercules was now becoming more and more interested and he went on asking questions.

His next question was, "Are his followers on the increase or decrease?"
"Increasing", Abu Sufyan replied shortly.

"Have you known him to tell lies"? Hercules asked.
"No", admitted Abu Sufyan.

"Does he ever go against his convents?" Hercules once again asked.
"Not so far. But we have to see whether he carries out the new agreement made between us and him", Abu Sufyan answered lengthily for a change.

"Have you ever fought him in wars?" Hercules questioned.
"Yes", answered Abu Sufyan.

"What has been the result?" Hercules asked, getting more and more interested.
"Sometimes we have won, sometimes he", replied Abu Sufyan.

"What does he teach?" Hercules asked.
"Worship One God, join no partners with Him, carry out your prayers, be chaste, speak the truth and keep union with your relatives", answered Abu Sufyan.

Even surprised at his own answer as it sounded like he was preaching Islam, Hercules stood up and said, "If all you said is true, then I am sure that this Prophet's Kingdom will reach here where I am standing. I was certain that a Prophet was coming, but I didn't know that he would be born in Arabia. If I were to go there, I would embrace Islam and wash the Prophet's feet with my own hands."

This was the way in which the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) spread Islam.

Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) impressed them by his truthfulness, honesty, noble character and dedication in the service of Allah. Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) did not compel people to accept Islam under threat of waging wars, nor did he compel people to accept Islam by the force of the sword. Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) fought only in defense, and only when the enemies waged war on him.