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The Dignified Refinement and Disposition of the Prophet
The Companion Abu Sayeid Al Khudri observed the posture of the Prophet during meetings. He tells us that on most occasions he would sit with his hands clasped around his legs which he had pulled up to his stomach. Jabir, Samura's son said that the Prophet sat cross-legged.
As for the way in which the Prophet walked, he inclined forward, similar to the way in which one walks when is going down a slope. It has also been reported that as he walked he concentrated, his pace was moderate and he neither walked hastily nor did he tarry.
Abdullah, Masood's son said, "The best guidance is that of Muhammad ."
Jabir, Abdullah's son informs that, "The words of the Messenger of Allah elegant in their phrasing and flowed easily."
Lady Ayesha, may Allah be pleased with her, tells us that when he spoke the Prophet would say it in such a way that a person could count his words, if he wished to do so.
The Prophet would perfume himself and was known to love fragrant aromas and perfume. He used them often and encouraged their use saying, "I have been made to love three things in this world of yours – women, perfume, but the coolness of my eye is in the prayer."
The Prophet forbade people to blow over food and drink, and ordered them to eat what was near to them. He commended the use of a tooth-stick, cleaning between the fingers and toes, and cleansing the body including the removal of pubic hair.
The Abstinence of the Prophet
We have already mentioned many traditions depicting the Prophet's simplified life style in previous sections and it suffices to say that he was content with little, and turned away from worldly attractions.
The Companion Abu Sayeid Al Khudri observed the posture of the Prophet during meetings. He tells us that on most occasions he would sit with his hands clasped around his legs which he had pulled up to his stomach. Jabir, Samura's son said that the Prophet sat cross-legged.
As for the way in which the Prophet walked, he inclined forward, similar to the way in which one walks when is going down a slope. It has also been reported that as he walked he concentrated, his pace was moderate and he neither walked hastily nor did he tarry.
Abdullah, Masood's son said, "The best guidance is that of Muhammad ."
Jabir, Abdullah's son informs that, "The words of the Messenger of Allah elegant in their phrasing and flowed easily."
Lady Ayesha, may Allah be pleased with her, tells us that when he spoke the Prophet would say it in such a way that a person could count his words, if he wished to do so.
The Prophet would perfume himself and was known to love fragrant aromas and perfume. He used them often and encouraged their use saying, "I have been made to love three things in this world of yours – women, perfume, but the coolness of my eye is in the prayer."
The Prophet forbade people to blow over food and drink, and ordered them to eat what was near to them. He commended the use of a tooth-stick, cleaning between the fingers and toes, and cleansing the body including the removal of pubic hair.
The Abstinence of the Prophet
We have already mentioned many traditions depicting the Prophet's simplified life style in previous sections and it suffices to say that he was content with little, and turned away from worldly attractions.