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vigorously; if he were angered, being angered only for the sake of Allah, nothing
could withstand his anger. Thus he was in all his affairs.
When he undertook an affair, he entrusted the matter to Allah, renounced his
strength and power, and asked for guidance, saying: “O Allah, show me to the
truth, and I will follow it. Show me what is denied, and cause me to shun it.
Protect me, lest the truth becomes dubious to me and I follow my inclination
without guidance from You. Cause my inclination to act in obedience to You, and
may You be pleased with my soundness. Guide me correctly in regard to
whatever I am, with Your permission, in doubt as to the truth. Indeed You guide
whoever You please to the right path.”
The Account of his Character and Manner in regard to Food
The Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, ate whatever was
available. His most beloved food was that, which was „ala dafafin, which is
defined as the multiplicity of hands upon the food (i.e. partaking food with other
could withstand his anger. Thus he was in all his affairs.
When he undertook an affair, he entrusted the matter to Allah, renounced his
strength and power, and asked for guidance, saying: “O Allah, show me to the
truth, and I will follow it. Show me what is denied, and cause me to shun it.
Protect me, lest the truth becomes dubious to me and I follow my inclination
without guidance from You. Cause my inclination to act in obedience to You, and
may You be pleased with my soundness. Guide me correctly in regard to
whatever I am, with Your permission, in doubt as to the truth. Indeed You guide
whoever You please to the right path.”
The Account of his Character and Manner in regard to Food
The Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, ate whatever was
available. His most beloved food was that, which was „ala dafafin, which is
defined as the multiplicity of hands upon the food (i.e. partaking food with other