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Muhammadsaw – The Perfect Man
The Holy Prophet’ssaw Manner of Conversation
The Holy Prophet Muhammadsaw never talked unnecessarily, and when he did talk his speech was eloquent and meaningful. Once he would begin, he completed his words. His speech was flawless, free from useless chatter and clear to everyone listening. He would never speak harshly to his companionsra or humiliate them. He would recall even their small favours with gratitude and never debased anyone. He was never angry with anyone in worldly matters, but if anyone transgressed from the truth, his fury was unpreventable and he would even ordain punishment. But he was never angry nor punished anyone for anything concerning his own person. When he was angry, he would turn his face away; when he was pleased, he would look down. When he smiled, his white teeth sparkled like hail falling from the clouds.
The Holy Prophet’ssaw Kindness
The Holy Prophet Muhammadsaw was very kind to his servants. Hazrat Anasra relates that he served the Holy Prophet Muhammadsaw for ten years, but never once did the Holy Prophet Muhammadsaw scold him.
When Hazrat Imam Husainra asked Hazrat Alira about the Holy Prophet Muhammad’ssaw treatment of his companions, the latter said, ‘The Holy Prophet Muhammadsaw always had a smile on his face. He possessed the highest of morals and had a kind and tender heart. He was not peevish or ill-tempered. He never used foul language nor shouted. He was neither over-critical nor miserly. He would ignore that which he disliked and would not respond to it. He had freed himself of three things: quarrelsome behaviour, arrogance and vile talk; and people were safe from him in three things: condemnation, backbiting and exposure of their weaknesses. He would only talk about things which were spiritually rewarding. People would speak only when he had finished speaking and would not talk to one another in his presence. If one of them was speaking, the others would listen in silence until he had finished. The Holy Prophet Muhammadsaw would listen to them attentively, would participate in their humour and would express amazement when something strange happened. Even when some stranger appeared and spoke to him, he would listen to him very attentively.’
One can only wonder at the excellent morals of the one concerning whom the God of heaven Himself testifies: ‘You are indeed established upon the highest morals.
Similarly valuable is the testimony given by Hazrat Khadijahra after fifteen years of marital companionship with the Holy Prophet Muhammadsaw. She said that he was kind to his relatives, shared other people’s burdens, revived the lost morals and virtues, was hospitable, and helped people who were suffering in the cause of the truth. She said that God would never destroy a person of such qualities.
Hazrat Aishahra relates that the Holy Prophet Muhammadsaw never uttered obscene words, nor did he shout in the market-place. He did not retaliate against evil with evil, he would instead demonstrate forgiveness and forbearance.
The companions relate that the Holy Prophet Muhammadsaw was the most beloved of all people.
Whenever he had choice between two things, he would choose the easier one. There was none who possessed greater self-control than him.
His modesty surpassed even that of a virgin.
Hazrat Ibn Abbasra relates that the Holy Prophet Muhammadsaw was the most generous of all people.
Whenever the Holy Prophet Muhammadsaw was asked for something, he gave it.
He distributed the spoils of war that same day it arrived. Such was his faith in God that he never saved for the next day.
The Holy Prophet Muhammadsaw was the most righteous of people and refrained from the comforts of the world. He said that he was like a traveller who lies down for a while to rest under a tree and then moves on.
He was so brave that he would charge at the enemy all alone and would never retreat. He was the most courageous of all people.
His forgiveness was of such a high quality that he even pardoned his mortal enemies.
In short, the Holy Prophet Muhammadsaw possessed the highest morals. He was the perfect manifestation of divine attributes. He was such a beautiful and perfect example for mankind that even today we can reach God by following him.
