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HAZRAT
MUHAMMAD(Peace be upon him) Even during his early life, when Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) had not yet been bestowed the mantle of Prophet hood, he was known for his piety, truth-fulness and trustworthiness. He was known by the title of "Amin" (Trust-worthy) among the Makkahans, who kept their valuables with him. When he migrated to Medina, he left behind his cousin Hazrat Ali, to return to their owners the articles kept with him as a trust. Even his sworn enemies acknowledged his truthfulness. Once he climbed the hill of Safa and addressed the Quraish, asking them. "If I tell you that there is a huge army hidden behind this hill ready to attack you, will you believe me?" All shouted with one voice: "Surely, because you have never spoken a lie." Such was the high reputation of the Prophet of Islam, even before God conferred Prophet hood on him. The generosity of the prophet of Islam knew no bounds. Indeed, it was one of the greatest characteristics of the House of Muhammad (PBUH) that no supplicant was ever refused, and this principle was rigidly followed not only by Hazrat Fatima and her sons but even by their grand children. Once while he was grazing his herd of goats he gave the entire herd to a person who asked for it. The supplicant was surprised by his extraordinary generosity. During the last days of the Holy Prophet of Islam, the Muslims had become very prosperous. Nevertheless, he lived abstemiously contending himself with frugal diet and at times going without food. He always resisted the temptation
of power and vengeance His was the sublimes morality of returning
good for evil: to the weak and undefended he was a helper; to
the defeated he showed unusual mercy. Never proud or haughty,
known for his strict adherence to justice, one who undertook his
share of common labour, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) shunned no hardship
and led the life of a common man. |
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