A Simple Guide to ISLAM
Muhammad – The Prophet of Islam
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thanksgiving, virtuous deeds, and demonstrated every one of these
by setting a personal example. His life thus became an illustration
of what is written in the Qur’an. Once a few Companions asked
A’isha about the moral virtues of the Prophet. She replied, “Have
you not read the Qur’an? He was a personification of the Qur’an.”
The Qur’an thus contains precepts in words and phrases, while
prophet Muhammad’s life is their practical demonstration.
‘A’ isha, the Prophet’s wife, who had spent nine years of her life
with the Prophet, affirms: “He never spoke ill of anybody. Instead
of returning evil for evil, he used to forgive those who gave offence
to him. He never sought revenge. He never hit any maid or slave or
servant, or even a dumb creature. He never turned down a seemly
request whosoever made it.”
Among the relatives of the Prophet, nobody was closer to him than
Ali. He had been with the Prophet from his childhood. He bears
witness that the Prophet was of cheerful disposition, kindhearted
and had a clear conscience. He was never harsh to anybody. If he
disliked to request made by someone, he normally kept quiet
instead of giving a blunt reply. Those who knew his habits,
understood what he meant by his silence. He never liked to sadden
anybody, rather, he used to set people’s hearts at ease. He was
kind, and compassionate.
It was a pleasure to have his company. Whoever met him for the
first time was filled with awe, but, on closer contact, became
attached to him.
