Allah T’ala sent the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.a.w.) as شَاهِدً Allah T’ala says in the Holy Quran: يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ إِنَّا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ شَاهِدًا وَمُبَشِّرًا وَنَذِيرًا O Prophet, We have sent you as a witness, a bearer of good news and a warner. (33:45)
Category: Excellent Qualities
The Excellent and noble qualities of Prophet Muhammad(s.a.a.w.).
The Light of the Prophet by Dr. Badawi
“Allah is the light of the heavens and the earth . . . “[1. Qur’an (24:35).] The Light is one of the ninety-nine Beautiful Names of Allah. Light is that by which things become known. Things may exist in the dark, but they cannot be seen. Light may be physical, such as the light… Continue reading The Light of the Prophet by Dr. Badawi
Far Removed from Love of Wealth
Muhammad (s.a.a.w.) was the most far removed among his people from the love of money or wealth. He encouraged his followers to be industrious, make an honest living and discouraged them from seeking charity. He did not condemn wealth and the wealthy, however, he feared for his followers and encouraged them to not allow it… Continue reading Far Removed from Love of Wealth
Description of the Prophet
In order to understand the message of Islam, it is first necessary to acquaint ourselves with the prophet of Islam. You cannot, as the popular saying goes, separate the message from the messenger. It is therefore only natural to wish to study the life of Muhammad (pbuh), his manners and his morals, and to see… Continue reading Description of the Prophet
Generosity, Clemency and Conduct
Abdullah ibn Amr narrated: “Allah’s Messenger (s.a.a.w.) neither spoke in an insulting manner nor did he ever speak evil intentionally. He used to say, ‘The most beloved to me among you is the one who has the best character and manners.’” (Narrated by Al-Bukhari) AbuHurayrah narrated that the Prophet (s.a.a.w.) said: “The most Perfect believer… Continue reading Generosity, Clemency and Conduct
With His Family and Children
Aisha, the wife of Muhammad (s.a.a.w.) said: “Allah’s Messenger (s.a.a.w.) used to patch his sandals, sew his garment and conduct himself at home as anyone of you does in his house. He was a human being, searching his garment for lice, milking his sheep, and doing his own chores.” (Narrated by al-Tirmathi). She also said:… Continue reading With His Family and Children
Prophet with People
“By the grace of Allah, you are gentle towards the people; if you had been stern and harsh-hearted, they would have dispersed from round about you” The noble Qur’an, A’al-Umran(3):159 Even with all of his concerns and obligations, Muhammad (s.a.a.w.) never became unmindful of his people. He had a special place in his… Continue reading Prophet with People
The Holy Quran on Muhammad (s.a.a.w.)
Some selected verses from the Holy Qur’an about his life, status, morals and manners compiled by Siddiq Osman Noormuhammad On one occasion when mother of the faithful, Aisha (radi-Allah Anha) was asked about the morals and manners of the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h.), she replied: “His morals are the Qur’an.” This meant that the Holy… Continue reading The Holy Quran on Muhammad (s.a.a.w.)
Love for the Poor
The Prophet (s.a.a.w.) enjoined upon Muslims to treat the poor kindly and to help them with alms, Zakat, and in other ways. He said: “He is not a perfect Muslim who eats his fill and lets his neighbor go hungry.” He asked, “Do you love your Creator? Then love your fellow beings first.” Monopoly is… Continue reading Love for the Poor
Kindness to Animals
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) not only preached to the people to show kindness to each other but also to all living souls. He forbade the practice of cutting tails and manes of horses, of branding animals at any soft spot, and of keeping horses saddled unnecessarily. [Sahih Muslim] If he saw any animal over-loaded or Milad… Continue reading Kindness to Animals