The plight of newly converted Muslims during this period doesn't need much
elaboration. They were few in number, most of them were poor, weak and
helpless. They were surrounded by a very hostile society and had no escape
from the constant harassment and persecutions of the non-believers. They 1
Introduction to Taf jeer Safi (Commentary of Quran) by Allama Mohan Kaiham.
were subjected to such extremes of ruthless physical tortures that 122 Shia and
Sunni Perspective on ...