Silsilah as-Sahihah 2151 — Great example of fulfilling covenants

Sayyiduna Abu Rafi’ (may Allah be pleased with him) says that the Quraysh sent me to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). When I saw him, love for Islam was placed in my heart. I said: O Messenger of Allah! By Allah, I will never return to them. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “I do not break covenants, nor do I detain messengers. Go back, and if you still have the same (desire to accept Islam) in your heart as you do now, then return.”