-
English_Biography_Shefa_of_Prophet_Muhammad, page : 67
All these qualities of manner are a gift from Allah to His Prophet . Allah says, "Accept the easing, order with a good habit jurisprudence, and avoid the ignorant" (7:199). When this verse was revealed to the Prophet he asked the Archangel Gabriel to expanded upon its meaning. Gabriel replied, "Wait until I ask the One who knows." Upon his return he said, "O Muhammad, Allah orders you to renew yourself with those who sever themselves from you and to give to those who refuse to give to you, and forgive those who are unjust to you."
Allah also conveyed to the Prophet the saying, "And bear patiently with whatever may fall upon you, indeed that is true constancy" (31:17). "Be patient, as the Messengers of might were patient, and do not hasten it for them. On the Day when they see what they have been promised, it will be as if they did not stay except an hour of a day. (This Koran is) a Conveyance! Shall any be destroyed except the nation of evildoers?" (46:35). And, "Let them pardon and forgive" (24:22). Also, "he who bears patiently and forgives – indeed that is true constancy" (42:43).
Even the most clement amongst mankind has been known to lapse at one time or another. However, our Prophet was not subject to lapse, in fact it was the reverse, his forbearance in times of adversity, even when intense, became more distinct, and when those who opposed him tried their best to harm him in one way or another it only served to increase his forbearance.
Lady Ayesha, wife of the Prophet, Mother of Believers, may Allah be pleased with her, said, "Whenever the Messenger of Allah was given an option between two matters he always chose the easier of the two as long as it was not sinful. If it was sinful then he was the furthest of people from it. For himself he never took revenge, but if the honor of Allah had been violated he would take revenge for His sake."
During the Battle of Uhud the Prophet's tooth was broken and he sustained an injury to his face. It was almost unbearable for the Companions to see him in such condition and they said, "If only you would supplicate for a curse against them!" But the reply of the Prophet was, "I have not been sent to curse, rather I was sent as an inviter (to Allah) and as a mercy. O Allah guide my nation because they do not know."
Pause and observe the perfection of his graciousness, the virtuous rank
(the internal and external perfection), the excellence of the Prophet’s character, his generosity, absolute patience and forbearance in his saying. Our Prophet did not remain silent regarding them, instead he
pardoned, showed compassion and mercy towards them, then interceded for
them with a supplication. He said, 'guide' then apologized for their ignorance with the words, 'indeed, they do not know.'
Allah also conveyed to the Prophet the saying, "And bear patiently with whatever may fall upon you, indeed that is true constancy" (31:17). "Be patient, as the Messengers of might were patient, and do not hasten it for them. On the Day when they see what they have been promised, it will be as if they did not stay except an hour of a day. (This Koran is) a Conveyance! Shall any be destroyed except the nation of evildoers?" (46:35). And, "Let them pardon and forgive" (24:22). Also, "he who bears patiently and forgives – indeed that is true constancy" (42:43).
Even the most clement amongst mankind has been known to lapse at one time or another. However, our Prophet was not subject to lapse, in fact it was the reverse, his forbearance in times of adversity, even when intense, became more distinct, and when those who opposed him tried their best to harm him in one way or another it only served to increase his forbearance.
Lady Ayesha, wife of the Prophet, Mother of Believers, may Allah be pleased with her, said, "Whenever the Messenger of Allah was given an option between two matters he always chose the easier of the two as long as it was not sinful. If it was sinful then he was the furthest of people from it. For himself he never took revenge, but if the honor of Allah had been violated he would take revenge for His sake."
During the Battle of Uhud the Prophet's tooth was broken and he sustained an injury to his face. It was almost unbearable for the Companions to see him in such condition and they said, "If only you would supplicate for a curse against them!" But the reply of the Prophet was, "I have not been sent to curse, rather I was sent as an inviter (to Allah) and as a mercy. O Allah guide my nation because they do not know."
Pause and observe the perfection of his graciousness, the virtuous rank
(the internal and external perfection), the excellence of the Prophet’s character, his generosity, absolute patience and forbearance in his saying. Our Prophet did not remain silent regarding them, instead he
pardoned, showed compassion and mercy towards them, then interceded for
them with a supplication. He said, 'guide' then apologized for their ignorance with the words, 'indeed, they do not know.'