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of this book should not be difficult for the student. Then I realized, however, that
each book of the “Habits” had already dealt with a particular class of manners,
and since I find the task of repetition painful and tedious; people being disposed
to a dislike of the repetition of customs; I have decided to restrict myself in this
book to the mention of the manner and character of the Prophet, may Allah
praise and venerate him, as related by tradition. In this, I will weave together the
reports, section by section, without their isnads (chain of authority relating to a
particular report), in order to bring together in this book, in addition to the mention
of the manners of Prophet Muhammad, praise and peace be upon him, the
restoration and strengthening of the faith through the testimony of Prophet
Muhammad‟s noble character; a fact to, which the single traditions testify without
a doubt, namely, that he was the most noble of the creations of Allah creations,
and the most noble in rank and power. Hence, how much more so is this true
when the traditions are all combined.
“Call on Me and I will answer you”
By the Koran
The Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, was very humble and
each book of the “Habits” had already dealt with a particular class of manners,
and since I find the task of repetition painful and tedious; people being disposed
to a dislike of the repetition of customs; I have decided to restrict myself in this
book to the mention of the manner and character of the Prophet, may Allah
praise and venerate him, as related by tradition. In this, I will weave together the
reports, section by section, without their isnads (chain of authority relating to a
particular report), in order to bring together in this book, in addition to the mention
of the manners of Prophet Muhammad, praise and peace be upon him, the
restoration and strengthening of the faith through the testimony of Prophet
Muhammad‟s noble character; a fact to, which the single traditions testify without
a doubt, namely, that he was the most noble of the creations of Allah creations,
and the most noble in rank and power. Hence, how much more so is this true
when the traditions are all combined.
“Call on Me and I will answer you”
By the Koran
The Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, was very humble and