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  • The Prophet’s Generosity

    “The most generous of people,” these were the words with which Ibn ‘Abbaas, may Allah be pleased with him, described the character of the Prophet  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ). His words are witness to the generosity and bounteous nature of the Prophet  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ). No wonder, for this trait was an inherent.. More

  • The Prophet’s Forbearance

    Allah The Almighty praised the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and all his qualities, one of which is forbearance. It was a distinctive sign of his morality, as he was insulted by all classes of society. Poets satirized him, Quraysh’s chiefs mocked him and reckless people threw stones at him and accused him of being a magician and.. More

  • The Prophet's earnest worship and obedience

    Worshipping Allah and obeying Him are among the greatest attributes for which Allah The Almighty praised His believing slaves. The perfect example is the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, whose guidance in worship was the most perfect and moderate. Obedience to Allah was the key, inseparable feature of the whole life of the Prophet, sallallaahu.. More

  • The Prophet’s Guidance in Eating and Drinking

    Food is an immense Divine blessing that Allah The Almighty drew man's attention to in many Quranic verses so we can contemplate it, understand its value and consequently thank the continual Provider and Generous, Allah The Almighty, Who Says (what means): {Then let mankind look at his food - How We poured down water in torrents, Then We broke open the.. More

  • The Prophet's Unique Characteristic of Honor

    Allah The Almighty distinguished the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, from all previous prophets with a group of virtues and characteristics that honored his status among the Prophets and raised his rank among the Messengers. This is not surprising since he was the seal of all the Prophets and Messengers, and the best of all creatures in.. More

  • The best of his deeds were the last of his deeds

    It was the habit of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, that whenever he did a particular deed, he would keep doing it regularly thereafter. Hence, he, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “The dearest deeds to Allah The Almighty are those which are done regularly, no matter how little they might be.” [Al-Bukhari and.. More

  • Characteristics of the Prophet

    We previously presented some characteristics that Allah The Almighty endowed His Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, with and some miracles which constituted divine support for him, which were beyond those enjoyed by the other prophets, let alone the rest of humanity. We signified that the characteristics of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi.. More

  • The Justice of the Prophet - II

    The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, encouraged us to be just. He said: “Allah will shade seven [types of people] by His shade on a Day when there will be no shade but His: A just ruler, a youth who has been brought up in the worship of Allah [i.e. worships Allah sincerely from childhood]….” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] In.. More

  • The Generosity of the Prophet

    In broad terms, generosity is a great characteristic that assumes ten degrees, as listed below: 1. Generosity by means of sacrificing one’s life, which is the highest degree. 2. Generosity through one’s leadership when a leader selflessly meets his people’s demands and needs. 3. Generosity by sacrificing one’s rest and by.. More

  • The Deliberateness of the Prophet and his Meticulous Verification of Information

    A caller to Islam will not succeed in his call unless he is deliberate in all affairs and behavior. Authntic Hadeeths of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, highlight this fact and confirm that he adopted deliberateness and verified all news. For instance: 1 - With Usamah ibn Zayd, may Allah be pleased with him: Usaamah ibn Zayd, may.. More

  • The Justice of the Prophet - I

    Amidst the dark atmosphere that prevailed in the Arabian Peninsula, where aggression and oppression were practiced against the weak and the poor, Islam, the last of all religions, emerged to save people from the oppression of other distorted religions and embrace them with its justice. Allah revealed the best of His Books and sent the best of His Prophets.. More

  • Physical and Moral Characteristics of the Prophet - I

    The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, was the finest man to have ever lived, in terms of his physical as well as his moral features. He had the smoothest palms. He was the sweetest smelling person, the most brilliant, the best companion, the most knowing of Allah The Almighty and the one who feared Him most. In this regard, ‘Abdullaah.. More

  • The Prophet's way in correcting people's mistakes

    Anas Ibn Malik, may Allah be pleased with him, said: "Whilst we were in the Mosque with the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, (may Allah exalt his mention) a Bedouin came and stood urinating in the Mosque. The Companions of the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, said, 'Stop it! Stop it!' and were about to attack him... More

  • Physical and Moral Characteristics of the Prophet – II

    The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, had various names, as indicated in the following Hadeeths: · “I am Muhammad. I am Ahmad. I am Al-Maahi [the obliterator] with whom Allah obliterates disbelief. I am Al-Haashir [the gatherer] at whose feet [i.e. behind whom] people will be gathered [on the Day of Resurrection], and I am.. More

  • Prophet Muhammad's justice and equality

    The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, asked people to be just and kind. As the supreme judge and arbiter, as the leader of Muslims, as generalissimo of a rising power, as a reformer and apostle, he, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, had always to deal with people and their affairs. He, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, had often to deal with mutually inimical.. More