The Struggle to Stay Pure Amid the Temptations of Mecca

In his youth, Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, lived in a Mecca where idolatry, drinking, injustice, and unruly entertainments had become ordinary. Even though those around him saw nothing wrong, his heart could never be at ease with such a world. Outwardly he appeared calm and dignified, but inwardly he was fighting a quiet battle to remain pure. As you read these lines, imagine how heavy it is to preserve truth when everyone else is calling falsehood the norm.