The following day, ‘Amr bin ‘Aas presented himself in the Royal court and said to Najaashi, “O Emperor! These Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) make offensive statements in regard to Nabi ‘Isa (‘alaihis salaam)!” Hearing this, Najaashi summoned the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) once again.

On receiving the summons, the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) were greatly worried and concerned. When one of the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) asked what they would say to the Emperor regarding Nabi ‘Isa (‘alaihis salaam), then all of them were unanimous and said, “We will say exactly what Allah Ta‘ala and His Rasul (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) have said. No matter what happens, we will not say anything besides that.”

When they arrived in the Royal court, the Emperor asked them, “What is your view regarding Nabi ‘Isa (‘alaihis salaam)?” Hazrat Ja’far (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) replied, “Our view is the same as the view of our Prophet (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Our view is that Nabi ‘Isa (‘alaihis salaam) was the servant and messenger of Allah Ta‘ala. He was the special ruh (soul) and kalimah (word) that came from Allah Ta‘ala.”

Hearing this, Najaashi picked up a blade of grass from the ground, held it up and said, “By Allah! Nabi ‘Isa (‘alaihis salaam) is exactly as the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) have said. His position is not more than that - not even to the extent of this blade of grass!”

The ministers in the court were disappointed and dismayed when they heard this, but Najaashi was not bothered in the least. He said to them, “You may frown in displeasure as much as you like, but this is the reality.” He then addressed the Muslims and said, “You may live in my land with complete peace. Even if I am given a mountain of gold, I would not like to harass you.”

He then commanded that all the gifts which the Quraish had brought should be returned to them. He said, “I have no need for their gifts. By Allah! Allah Ta‘ala has blessed me with power and empire without any type of bribery. Thus, I will never accept bribery from you to hand the Muslims over to you.”

In this manner, the sitting of the Royal court concluded. The Muslims emerged from the court delighted and overjoyed, while the delegation of the Quraish left the court embarassed and disappointed.

(Extracted from Seeratul Mustafa pg. 252-253)