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An Incident of Majusi (Fire worshipper).
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Kuhtbah of The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) on the arrival of the Month of Ramadan.
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Situations in which the Fast is Exempted.
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Islamic Rulings on Taraweeh.
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Prescribed Amount of Sadaqa Fitr.
Who are the Recipients / who are not the Recipients of Sadaqa Fitr?.
Women in the Qur'an: Breaking StereotypesAmina Inloes
How are women in sacred history portrayed in the Qur'an? Does the Qur'an prescribe one role for women? Are women inherently the same - good or bad - or are women varied human beings? Use this presentation to begin to explore that question.
Presented at MGUSAC conference December 2014. Video available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPrFIOOoPyk&feature=youtu.be
This slide program explains 10 rights of Prophet Mohammad (SAW) upon the Muslims. It is incumbent upon Muslims to learn these and fulfill those as best as possible.
Transcribed “Life of Muhammad (saw)” by Imam Anwar Al Awlaki
The popular and detailed Life of Muhammad (saw) audio series in English by Imam Anwar Al Awlaki rahimullah has been transcribed. This series was in two parts, the Makkan Period in 16 CDs and the Madinan Period in 18 CDs. The transcribed text is available to download as
Makkan Period and Madinan Period as a combined pdf file.
In this slide program the incidence of IFK or false accusation against mother of the believers Aisha Radiallaho Anha is described and how Allah Subhanahu cleared her of this false accusation in the Quran. It mentions the lessons learned.
A Month of Earning Good Deeds.
An Incident of Majusi (Fire worshipper).
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Kuhtbah of The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) on the arrival of the Month of Ramadan.
Manners related to Fast.
Hadith about Fast.
There is Barakah in Sehri (time of early dawn).
Strong Warning for those who don’t Observe Fast without any Excuse or Break it before the Time of
Iftar.
Levels of Fast.
A True Incident.
Things which Break the Fast.
Things that Spoil Fast.
Islamic Rulings on Different Forms of breaking Fast.
The situations when the Fast is not spoilt.
Makrooh (things disliked) of Fast.
Islamic Rulings on Sahri and Iftari.
What Should we do Iftar (break the fast) with?.
Situations in which the Fast is Exempted.
When can one Break an Optional Fast?.
Islamic Rulings on Taraweeh.
Describing Sadaqa Fitr.
Prescribed Amount of Sadaqa Fitr.
Who are the Recipients / who are not the Recipients of Sadaqa Fitr?.
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2. Doing Things for the Sake of God
The Prophet (pbuh) would
always do deeds through
which he would seek the
pleasure of God. He was
harmed and abused when he
invited and called people to
Islam; yet he was patient and
He wiped the blood and
endured all of this, from his
face and said: reward
hoped for the ‘O God! of
Forgive my peob. Masood
God. Abdullah ple, for they
know
said: not!"
(Bukhari #3290)
www.knowmuhammad.org
3. Sincerity
The Prophet (pbuh) was
sincere and honest in all his
matters, as God had ordered
him. Allah, the Exalted, says:
"Say, Indeed, my prayer, my
rites of sacrifice, my living
and my dying are for
God, Lord of the worlds. No
partner has He. And this I
have been commanded and I
am the first (among you) of
the Muslims." [6:162-163]
www.knowmuhammad.org
4. Good Morals, Ethics and
Companionship
His wife A’ishah was asked
about his manners, and she
said,"His manners were the
Qur’an."
The Prophet (pbuh) said:
"God has sent me to perfect
good manners and to do
good deeds." (Bukhari &
Ahmed)
www.knowmuhammad.org
5. Allah, the Exalted, described the
Prophet (pbuh)
saying:"And indeed, you are of a
great moral served the
Anas b. Malik
character" [68:4] ten
Prophet (pbuh) for
years; He was with him day in
and day out, both
when the Prophet (pbuh)
traveled and when he
"The Prophet (pbuh) did not swear
was a resident in Madeenah. He
at anyone, nor
was knowledgeable
was he rude, nor did he curse
of the Prophet’s manners. He
anyone. If he desired
said:
to reprimand someone, he would
say: ‘What is wrong
www.knowmuhammad.org
6. Politeness and Good Manners
Once when the Prophet was in
a gathering, a drink was
brought to the Prophet (pbuh)
and he drank from it. On his
right side there was a young
boy and on his left side were
elderlymind if I give the drink to
"Do you men. Feeling obliged
by the respect of elders, and
them?’ The young
not wanting to hurtof God! By God!
boy said: ‘O Prophet the
feelingsnot the child, he asked
I would of prefer
the young drink from the place you
anyone to boy:
drank. This is my
fair share.’ The Messenger of God
(pbuh) handed the
boy the drink." (Bukhari #2319) www.knowmuhammad.org
7. Love for Reformation and
Reconciliation
Whenever a situation
occurred which called for
reconciliation, the Prophet
(pbuh) would hurry to
resolve it. Once when he
heard that the people of
"Let us go to resolve the situation and make
Qubaa’ disputed with each
peace
other about a matter, the
between them." (Bukhari #2547)
Prophet (pbuh) said:
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8. Ordering with the good and
forbidding evil
If the Prophet (pbuh) saw an act
which opposed a tenet of the
religion, he would reprimand it
in a suitable manner. Abdullah b.
Abbas said: The Messenger of God
pbuh saw a man wearinga burning
"Would one of you seek a gold
ring20, so andreached for it, [and]
charcoal he place it
removed it…. He then said: later
on his hand?!‚ The man was
told, after the Prophet
pbuh left: ‘Take your ring! Make
good use of it [by
selling it].’ The man said: ‘No, by God!
I will never www.knowmuhammad.org
9. Abu Saeed al-Khudri said:
I heard the Messenger of
Allah say: "Whoever of you
sees an evil action, let him
change it with his hand; and if
he is not able to do so, then
with his tongue; and if he is
not able to do so, then with
his heart…" (Muslim)
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10. Love of Purification
A companion passed by the
Prophet (pbuh) while he was
not in a state of purification.
He greeted him with God’s
name, but the Prophet (pbuh)
did not return the greeting
until he performed ablution
and apologized saying:
"I disliked that I should
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11. Safeguarding and Minding
One’s Language
The Messenger of God (pbuh)
would busy himself with the
remembrance of God; he
would not talk in vain. He
would lengthen his prayers
and shorten the speech, and
he would not hesitate to
help and take care of the
needs of a needy, poor or www.knowmuhammad.org
12. Excelling in Acts of Worship
A’ishah said that the Prophet
of God (pbuh) used to pray
during the night until his feet
would swell. She said, ‘Why
do you do this, O Messenger
of God, while God has
forgiven your past and
future sins?’ The Prophet
(pbuh) replied:
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13. Forbearance
Once some companions came
to the Prophet (pbuh)
complaining about a
tribe, namely the Daws, who
refused to accept
Islam, asking him to curse
them. The Prophet (pbuh)
raised his hands in prayer
and instead said:
"O Allah guide the tribe of www.knowmuhammad.org
14. Good Appearance
The companions knew the
Prophet (pbuh) to be the
most beautiful of people.
One companion said:
"The Prophet (pbuh) was a
person of average height. His
shoulders were wide. His
hair reached his earlobes.
Once I saw him adorned in a
red garment; I never saw www.knowmuhammad.org
15. Asceticism in Worldly Affairs
There are many examples in the
Prophet’s life which prove that
he had no concern for the
pleasures of this life. Abdullah
b. Masood said:"The Messenger
of God (pbuh) went to sleep on
a mat. He stood up and he had
marks on his side due to the
‘What do I have to do with this
mat that he had slept on. We
world? I am only like a
said: ‘O Messenger of God, shall
wayfarer upon a mount that stopped
we not make [a proper] bedding
to take shade and
for you?’ He said:
rest under a tree, and then leaves it
behind and continues
on the journey." (Tirmidthi #2377)
www.knowmuhammad.org
16. Amr’ b. al-Haarith said:
"The Messenger of God (pbuh)
did not leave any gold or
silver currency, or a slave,
male or female, after his
death. He only left behind his
white mule, his weapons and
a piece of land which he
declared as Charity."
((Bukhari #2588)
www.knowmuhammad.org
17. Altruism
Sahl b. Sa’d said: The Prophet
(pbuh) had more care for those
around him than for his own self.
"A woman gave the Messenger of
God (pbuh) a Burdah (gown). The
Prophet (pbuh) asked his
Companions: ‘Do
you know what a Burdah is?’ They
‘O Prophet of God! I have woven this shawl
replied, ‘Yes, O Prophet of God! It
with my own
is a piece of woven cloth [similar
hands, for you to wear.’ The Messenger of
to a shawl]. The woman said:
God (pbuh) took
it while he direly needed it. After a while,
the Messenger
of God (pbuh) came out of his home wearing it,
and a www.knowmuhammad.org
18. The Messenger of God (pbuh)
said: ‘Yes.’ He then sat for
awhile, and headed back
home, folded it and gave it
to the person who asked for
it. The Companions scolded
him saying: ‘It was not
appropriate for you to ask
for his shawl; especially
since you know he does not
turn anyone down or send
them away empty-handed!
The man said: ‘By God! I only
asked him to give it to me
because I want to be
shrouded in this shawl when www.knowmuhammad.org
19. Strong Faith and Dependence
on God
Although the Prophet (pbuh)
and his companions faced
severe trials from the
disbelievers, he always
reminded them that the end
was for the believers, and
that the Will of God will
come to pass. When Abu Bakr
and the Prophet hid in a cave
after they had left their
homes in order to migrate
to Madeenah, the www.knowmuhammad.org
20. "I looked at the feet of the
pagans while we were in the
cave [of Thawr]. I said, ‘O
Prophet of God! If anyone of
them looks down at his feet
he would see us!’ The
Messenger of God (pbuh) said:
‘O Abu Bakr! What do you
think of two with whom
God, the Exalted, is their
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Third?" (Muslim #1854)
21. Kindness and Compassion
The Prophet was the kindest
of people, and this was also
apparent in his treatment of
infants.
"The Messenger of God (pbuh)
performed Salah (prayer)
while he was carrying an
infant girl named Umaamah,
daughter of Abul-Aas. When
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22. Simplification and Ease
The Prophet (pbuh) always
sought to make things easy
for people. The Messenger of
God (pbuh) said:"I start the
prayer with the intention of
lengthening it, but when I
hear a child crying, I shorten
the prayer, as I know its
mother would suffer from
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23. Fearing God, being Mindful to
not trespass His Limits
The Messenger of God (pbuh)
said:
"Sometimes, when I return to
my family, I would find a
datefruit on the bed. I would
pick it up to eat it; but I
would fear that it was from
the charity21, and thus, throw
it back [on the ground]." www.knowmuhammad.org
24. Spending Generously
Anas bin Malik said:
The Messenger of God (pbuh) was
never asked for something when
a person accepted Islam, except
that
he granted that person what he
asked. A man came to the
Prophet (pbuh) and he gave him a
herd of sheep that was grazing
between two mountains. The man
Ibn Abbas said:his people and said:
returned to
‘The Prophet (pbuh) was the most generous of people. He
‘O my people accept Islam!
was most generous during Ramadhan when he met Gabriel
Muhammad (pbuh) gives out
(pbuh); he would meet him every night during Ramadhan to
generously like one who does
practice and review the Qur’an with him. The www.knowmuhammad.org
Messenger of
not fear poverty.’ (Muslim #2312)
25. Abu Dharr said:
‘I was walking with the Prophet
(pbuh) in the Har’rah (volcanic
region) of Madeenah and we
faced the mount of Uhud; the
Prophet (pbuh) said: ‘O Abu
Dharr!’ I said: ‘Here I am O
Messenger of God!’ He said: ‘It
would not please me to have an
amount of gold equal to the
weight of Mount Uhud, until I
Jabir b. Abdullahout (in the
spend and give it said:
‘The Prophet within a nightrefuse to give anything which
sake of God) pbuh did not or
he had three nights. I would for it.’ (Bukhari #5687)
within to someone if he asked
keep a single silver piece of it
to help those who are in debt. ‚ www.knowmuhammad.org
26. Cooperation
The Prophet (pbuh) was not a
king who commanded his
followers to carry out his
orders. Rather he always
carried out his own affairs
and helped others in
collective duties. A’ishah was
once asked about how the
Prophet (pbuh) behaved with
his family. She said:"He helped
and assisted his family
Al-Baraa bin ‘Azib said:"I saw the Messenger of God
members with their chores;
(pbuh) on the Day of the Trench carrying dirt [that was
but when the call to prayer
dug from the trench] until his chest was covered with
was heard, he would [stop www.knowmuhammad.org
dirt." (Bukhari #2780)
27. Truthfulness
A’ishah said:"The trait and
characteristic which the
Prophet (pbuh) hated most was
lying. A man would tell a lie in
the presence of the Prophet
(pbuh) and he would hold it
against him, until he knew that
he repented." (Tirmidthi #1973)
Even his enemies attested to his
truthfulness. Abu Jahl, who was
I only deny what you brought and what you call people
one of the harshest enemies of
to.’ God, the Exalted, says:
Islam, said: ‘O Muhammad! I do
"We know indeed that what they say certainly grieves
not say that you are a liar!
you, but surely they do not call you a liar; but the
www.knowmuhammad.org
unjust deny the verses of God." [6:33]
28. Aggrandizing the limits set by
Allah, and Always Seeking the
Moderate Path
A’ishah said:
"The Prophet (pbuh) was not
given a choice between two
matters, except that he
chose the easier of the two,
as long as it was not a sinful
act. If that act was a sinful
act, he would be the farthest
By God! He never avenged himself. He only became
from it.
angry when people transgressed the limits and
boundaries of God; in that case he avenged [for the
sake of God]." (Bukhari #6404)
www.knowmuhammad.org
29. Pleasant Facial Expression
Abdullah bin al-Harith said:
"I have never seen a man who
smiled as much as the
Messenger of God (pbuh)."
(Tirmidthi #2641)
www.knowmuhammad.org
30. Honesty, Trustworthiness and
Reliability
Honesty, Trustworthiness
and Reliability
The Prophet (pbuh) was
wellknown for his honesty.
The pagans of Makkah -who
were openly hostile
towards him- would leave
their valuables with him. His
honesty and reliability was
tested when the pagans of
Makkah abused him and
tortured his companions
and drove them out of their
homes. He ordered his
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cousin, Ali b. Abi Talib to
31. Another example of his
honesty, trustworthiness and
reliability is demonstrated in
the Truce of Hudaibiyah,
wherein he agreed to the
article in the treaty which
stated that any man who left
the Prophet (pbuh) would not
be returned to him, and any
man who left Makkah would be
returned to them. Before the
treaty was concluded a man
The Messenger of GodAmr had
named Abu Jandal b. (pbuh) said:
managed to escape from the
"O Abu Jandal! Be patient and ask God to grant you
patience. God will and rushed to and those who are
pagans of Makkah surely help you
join Muhammad (pbuh). The
persecuted and make it easy for you. We have signed an
agreement with them, andto certainly do not betray
pagans asked Muhammad we
honor his pledge and return www.knowmuhammad.org
or act treacherously." (Baihaquee #18611)
32. Bravery and courage
Ali said:"You should have seen him
on the Day of Badr! We sought
refuge with the Messenger of God
(pbuh). He was the closest among us
to the enemy. On that Day, the
Messenger of God (pbuh) was the
strongest one among us." (Ahmed
#654) As for his courage and
bravery under normal
circumstances - Anas b. Malik
said:"The Messenger of God (pbuh)
was the best of people and the
most courageous. One night, the
people of Madeenah were
He was assuring the people, saying: ‘Do not be frightened! Do not
be frightened!" (Bukhari #2751) the
frightened and headed towards
He met up with people riding anight. with no saddle, and he
sounds they heard during the horse
carried his sword,God (pbuh) might be a reason or need to use
The Messenger of for there met
it. He did notcoming back from the
them while wait for others to investigate the source of
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33. Bashfulness and Modesty
Abu Ayoub al-Ansari said that
the Messenger of Allah (pbuh)
said:
"Four (traits) are from the
practice of the Messengers;
modesty, using perfume and
siwak (tooth stick) and
marriage." (Tirmidthi)
A’ishah said:"A woman asked the Prophet (pbuh) about the
bath which is taken at the end of
the menstrual period. The Prophet (pbuh) said: 'Purify
yourself with a piece of cloth scented with musk.' The
Prophet (pbuh) felt shy and turned his face. A’ishah said: 'I
pulled her to myself and told her what www.knowmuhammad.org
the Prophet
34. Humbleness
The Messenger of God (pbuh) was
the most humble person. He was
so humble that if a stranger
were to enter the mosque and
approach the Prophet’s sitting
place while he was sitting with
his Companions, one would not
be able to distinguish him from
his Companions. Anas bin Malik
‘Who amongst you weMuhammad?’ The Messenger of
said:"Once, while is were sitting
with the Messenger of God
God (pbuh) was sitting on the ground while he was
leaning, with Masjid, a man on his
(pbuh) in the his Companions. We directed the Bedouin,
camel approached. After he tied
saying: ‘This white man leaning on the ground.’ The
Prophet (pbuh) he asked:
it with a rope, did not differ nor distinguish himself
from his Companions."
www.knowmuhammad.org
35. The Prophet (pbuh) would
not hesitate to help the
poor, needy and widows in
their needs. Anas b. Malik
said:"A woman from the
people of Madeenah who
was partially insane said to
the Prophet (pbuh): ‘I have to
ask you [your help] about
something.’ He helped her
www.knowmuhammad.org
36. Mercy and Compassion
Abu Masood al-Ansari said:"A
man came to the Prophet
(pbuh) and said: 'O Messenger
of God! By God! I do not pray
Fajr prayer because so and so
lengthens the prayer.' He said:
'I have never seen the
Messenger of God (pbuh)
deliver a speech in such an
angry state.
' He said: 'O People! Verily there are among you those
who chase people away! If you lead people in prayer,
shorten the prayer. There are old and weak people
and those with special needs behind you in prayer.' "
(Bukhari #670) www.knowmuhammad.org
37. Once when the Prophet (pbuh)
went to visit his grandchild
he shed some tears.
"The Messenger of God (pbuh)
sat with the child while he
was on his deathbed. The
child’s eyes froze in their
places like stones. Upon
seeing that, the Messenger of
God (pbuh) wept. Sa’d said to
him, ‘What is this ‘O Prophet of
God?’ He said: ‘This is a mercy
that God, the Exalted, places
in the hearts of His slaves.
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38. Patience
"Once, I was walking with the
Messenger of God (pbuh) while
he was wearing a Yemeni cloak
with a collar with rough edges.
A Bedouin grabbed him strongly.
I looked at the side of his neck
and saw that the edge of the
cloak left a mark on his neck.
The Bedouin said, ‘O Muhammad!
Give me [some] of the wealth of
God that you have.’ The
Another example(pbuh) turned
Messenger of God of his patience is the story of the
JewishBedouin, laughedSa’nah. Zaid had given
to the Rabbi, Zaid bin and
something as heloan to the Messenger of God
ordered that a be given [some
(pbuh). He himself said,
money]." (Bukhari #2980)
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39. "Two or three days prior to
the return of the debt, the
Messenger of God (pbuh) was
attending the funeral of a man
from the Ansar. Abu Bakr and
Umar, Uthman and some other
Companions were with the
Prophet (pbuh). After he
prayed the funeral prayer he
sat down close to a wall, and
I came towards him, grabbed
him by the edges of his cloak,
and looked at him in a harsh
way, and said: 'O Muhammad!
Will you not pay me back my
loan? I have not known the
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40. I looked at Umar b. al-
Khat’taab - his eyes were
swollen with anger! He looked
at me and said: ‘O Enemy of God,
do you talk to the Messenger
of God and behave towards him
in this manner?! By the One who
sent him with the truth, had it
not been for the fear of not
entering the Heavenly Gardens,
I would have beheaded you
with my sword! The Prophet
(pbuh) was looking at Umar in a
calm and peaceful manner, and
he said: ‘O Umar, you should
have given us sincere
counseling, rather than to do
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41. Zaid said: ‘Umar went with me, and
repaid me the debt, and gave me
over it twenty Sa’a of dates. I
asked him: ‘What is this?’ He said:
‘The Messenger of God (pbuh)
ordered me to give it, because I
frightened you.’ Zaid then asked
Umar: ‘O Umar, do you know who I
am?’ Umar said: ‘No, I don’t - who
are you?’ Zaid said: ‘I am Zaid b.
Sa’nah.’ Umar inquired: ‘The
Rabbi?’ Zaid answered: ‘Yes, the
Rabbi.’ Umar then asked him: ‘What
made you say what you said to
the Prophet (pbuh) and do what
you did to him?’ Zaid answered: ‘O
Umar, I have seen all the signs of
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42. Umar, I hold you as a witness that I
testify and am satisfied that there
is no true god worthy of being
worshipped except God alone, and
my religion is Islam and Muhammad
(pbuh) is my Prophet. I also hold
you as a witness that half of my
wealth - and I am among the
wealthiest people in Madeenah - I
give for the will distribute (the apportioned) wealth to some
‘I said, then I sake of God to the
Muslims.’ Umar said: Zaid and Umar returned to the Messenger
of the Muslims.’ Both ‘you will not
be God (pbuh). Zaid said to him: ‘I bear witness that there is no
of able to distribute your wealth
to all the Muslims,being worshipped except God alone, and
true god worthy of
so say, ‘I will distribute it to some
that
Muhammad (pbuh) is the slave of God and His Messenger.’ He
of the followers of Muhammad
believed in him, and witnessed many battles and then died in
(pbuh).’ Zaid said:
the Battle of Tabook while he was encountering the enemy –
may God have mercy on Zaid.’ " (Ibn Hibban #288)
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43. great example of his
forgiveness and perseverance
is apparent when he pardoned
the people of Makkah after its
conquest. When the Messenger
of God (pbuh) gathered the
people; who had abused,
"What do you think I will do to you?’ They answered:
harmed and tortured him and
‘You will only do something favorable; you are a kind
his companions, and had driven
and generous brother, and a kind and generous
them out of the city of
nephew!’he said:
Makkah, The Prophet (pbuh) said: ‘Go - you are free
to do as you wish." (Baihaqi #18055)
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44. Patience
The Messenger of God (pbuh)
was the epitome of patience.
He was patient with his
people before calling them
to Islam; for they would
worship idols and do sinful
acts. He was patient and
tolerant with the abuse and
harm the pagans of Makkah
inflicted on him and his
His patience was severely tested when he lost his
Companions and sought the
loved ones. His wife, Khadeejah, died during his
reward of God. He was also
lifetime, as did all his children, save his daughter,
Fatimah. anduncle Hamzah and Abu Talib passed away
patient His tolerant with
the abuse of the hypocrites
as well. The Prophet (pbuh) was patient and sought
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in Madeenah.
45. "We entered the house of Abu
Saif - the blacksmith - with
the Prophet (pbuh). Abu Saif’s
wife was the wetnurse of his
son, Ibraheem. The Messenger
of God (pbuh) lifted his son
Ibraheem, and smelled
and kissed him. After a while
he went and saw his son again
- he was dying. The Prophet
(pbuh) started to cry.
Abdurrahmaan b. Auf said: ‘O
Prophet of God, you too cry!’
The Messenger (pbuh) said: ‘O
Ibn Auf, this is a mercy’ - the
Prophet (pbuh) shed more
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tears and said: ‘The eyes shed
46. Justice and Fairness
The Messenger of God (pbuh)
was just and fair in every
aspect of his life and in the
application of the religion.
A’ishah said:‘The people of
Quraish were extremely
concerned about a Makhzoomi
woman
(i.e. the woman from the tribe
of Makhzoom) who committed
a theft. They conversed among
They finally said: ‘Who dares to speak to the
Messenger of God (pbuh) in can matter except Usamah
themselves and said, ‘Who this
b. Zaid, the on her behalf with man to the Messenger
intercede most beloved young
the Messenger of God (pbuh)?’
of God (pbuh).’ So Usamah spoke to the Messenger of
God (pbuh) regarding the woman. The Messenger of
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47. ‘O Usamah! Do you intercede (on
their behalf to disregard) one of
God’s castigations and punishments!’
The Messenger of God (pbuh) got up
and delivered a
speech, saying:‘People before you
were destroyed because when the
noble among them stole, they
would let him go; and if the poor
and weak stole they would punish
him. By God! If Fatimah, the daughter
of Muhammad stole, I would cut her
hand off.’ (Bukhari #3288) The
Messenger of God (pbuh) was just
and fair and allowed others to
The Prophet (pbuh) said: ‘Go Ahead!’ The man said: ‘O Messenger of
avenge themselves if he harmed
God, you are wearing a garment, and I was not when you poked me
them. Usaid b. Hudhair said: ‘A man
[i.e. you jabbed my exposed skin, so it is only fair I do the same to
from the Ansar, was cracking jokes
you]!’ The Messenger of God (pbuh) raised his upper garment [to
with people and making them
expose his side], and the Ansari [merely] kissed it, saying: ‘I only
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48. Fearing God, and Being
Mindful of Him
The Messenger of God (pbuh) was
the most mindful person of God.
Abdullah bin Masoud said:
"[Once] the Messenger of God
(pbuh) said to me: ‘Recite to me
from the Qur’an!’ Abdullah b.
Masood said: ‘Shall I recite it to
you, while it was you to whom it
was revealed?!’ The Prophet
(pbuh) said: ‘Yes.’ He said: ‘I
started to recite Surat an-
Nisaa23, until I reached the
Upon hearing this verse, the Messenger of God (pbuh)
said: ‘That isthen if We Abdullah b. Masood said, ‘I turned
verse:"How enough!’ brought
from each nation a witness, and
around and saw the Messenger of God (pbuh) crying.’ "
(Bukhari #4763) as a witness
We brought you
against these people!" (4:41) www.knowmuhammad.org
49. A’ishah said:
If the Messenger of God (pbuh)
saw dark clouds in the sky; he
would pace forwards and
backwards and would exit and
enter his house. As soon as it
rained, the Prophet (pbuh)
would relax. A’ishah asked him
about it, and he said: ‘I do not
know, it may be as some
people said: "Then, when they
saw the (penalty in the shape
of) a cloud traversing the sky,
coming to meet their valleys,
they said: ‘This cloud will give
us rain! Nay, it is the (calamity)
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50. Richness and Contentment of
the Heart
Umar b. al-Khattab said:
‘I entered the Messenger’s
house and I found him sitting on
a mat. He had a leather pillow
stuffed with fibers. He had a
pot of water by his feet, and
there was some clothes hung
on the wall. His side had marks
due to the mat that he lay on.
‘Why do you weep?’ Umar said: ‘O Prophet of God! Khosrau
and Caesar enjoy the best of this,world, and you are suffering
Umar wept when he saw this
in poverty?!’ He said: ‘Aren’t you pleased that they enjoy this
and the Messenger (pbuh) asked
world, and we will enjoy the Hereafter?’ (Bukhari #4629)
him:
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51. Hoping for Goodness, Even
for his Enemies
A’ishah said:
‘I asked the Messenger of God (pbuh):
"Did you face a day harder and more
intense than the Battle of Uhud?‛ He
replied: ‘I suffered a lot from your
people! The worst I suffered was on
the Day of al-’Aqabah when I spoke to
Ali b. Abd Yaleel b. Abd Kilaal (in
order to support me) but he
disappointed me and left me. I left
the area while I was quite worried,
and walked - when I reached an area
called Qarn ath-Tha’alib, I raised my
head to the sky and noticed
The Prophetshaded me. Gabriel
a cloud that (pbuh) said:
‘The Angel in charge said: ‘O mountains called me saying:
(pbuh) called me and of the
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52. from all evil! O Muhammad, I
will do whatever you
command me to do. If you
like I can bring the Akh-
shabain mountains together
and crush them all.’ The
Messenger of God (pbuh) said:
‘It may be that God raises
from among them a progeny
who worship God alone and
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associate no partners with