The Rasoolullah(ﷺ) was the most just, the wisest and the most truthful of all mankind. He(ﷺ) was remarkable in position and rank. He(ﷺ) was well versed in Arabic and noted for eloquence and fluency. If we cast a glance over his(ﷺ) life, we come across numerous instances where we see him(ﷺ) as an embodiment of peace and forgiveness.
Simplicity and sincerity were the hallmarks of Hazrat Muhammad's(ﷺ) personality. He (ﷺ) liked to do all sorts of daily tasks himself. He (ﷺ) would patch his clothes, mend his shoes and milk his goats with his own hands. He(ﷺ) even swept the house himself. He (ﷺ) would tie his camel and look after it himself.
The Holy Quran says, "Certainly, you have in the Messenger of Allah an excellent exemplar for him who hopes to reach Allah and the Last Day (the day of reaching Allah before death) and remember (repeat the Name of) Allah much." (Al-Ahzab-21, Surah The Confederates Verse-21)
Once Hazrat Umer visited the Rasoolullah(ﷺ). He was amazed to see that the Rasoolullah(ﷺ) was sitting in a little room. His (ﷺ) body was covered with a loose cloth. There was a floor mat made of palm leaves and at the head of the cot was a pillow stuffed with date leaves. In one corner, there was some barley and in another was a water bag made of animal skin. Looking at the simplicity and humbleness of the place where the Rasoolullah(ﷺ) was sitting. Hazrat Umer was overwhelmed and tears rolled down his face. The Nabi(ﷺ) said, "Umer, why are you crying?" Hazrat Umer replied, "Why should I not cry? I can see the marks of weaves of the mat on your body. On one side, I look at your humble belongings and on the other, I imagine the luxury of the kings of Rome and Persia. They are enjoying such an easy life and you are living in such a hardship." To this, the Rasoolullah (ﷺ) replied, "O, Umer, would you not like that they take this world and I get the Hereafter?"
A person is known by his manners and knowledge. Someone asked Hazrat Ayeshat about the Nabi's(ﷺ) manners. She replied that his manners i were the manners prescribed by the Quran. Let us view a few of the gentle traits of the Nabi's(ﷺ) simple nature.
1) He(ﷺ) did not allow people to stand in his honour.
2) He(ﷺ) never interrupted anybody during conversation. While riding,
3) he(ﷺ) did not allow anyone to follow him on foot.
4) He(ﷺ) ate simple food, wore plain clothes and slept on a rough mat.
Hazrat Ayesha says that the bed of Nabi(ﷺ) was filled with leafy stalks of palm.
5) He(ﷺ) never raised his voice during conversation. Hazrat Ayesha narrates that he was gentlein manners and speech.
Islam means peace and Harmohy. Therefore, Islam always preaches peace and denounces violence. The Rasoolullah(ﷺ) was a blessing for the entirep universe.
The Quran says, "We sent thee not, but as a Mercy for all creatures." (Surat Al-Anbiyaa, 21:107, Yusuf Ali's English translation of the Holy Qur'an in 1934)
Like simplicity and piety, tolerance was the hailmark of the Nabi's(ﷺ) noble character. He(ﷺ) never troubled anyone. He(ﷺ) forgave and prayed for the people who abused and tortured him. He(ﷺ) never desired ill of anyone.
The Nabi (ﷺ) showed great tolerance throughout his life. Hazrat Ayesha said that the Nabi (ﷺ) never sought revenge upon any one. The Nabi (ﷺ) was a symbol of refined manners. In the early days of Islam, he was ridiculed by the people. Whenever he spoke, people jeered at him. He was ridiculed by his own relatives. They insulted and mocked him. People used to throw filth, stones and refuse at him. Thorns were spread on his way. He simply forgave them and prayed for their well-being.
Allah the Almighty says in the Quran, "Tolerate patiently what (they) say and part from them in a polite manner." (73:10)
At the time of the Conquest of Makkah, he(ﷺ) forgave them all. Hazrat Hamzah bin Abdul-Mutlib (the dear uncle of the Rasoolullah(ﷺ) was treacherously martyred by Wahshi. He was the slave of Abu-Sufyan's wife Hinda. She chewed the liver of Hazrat Hamza . Both Wahshi and Hinda were even forgiven by the Rasoolullah(ﷺ).
Abu-Sufyan was the worst enemy of the Rasoolullah(ﷺ) and Islam. At the, time of the Conquest of Makah, the Rasoolullah(ﷺ) forgave him. He(ﷺ) further honoured him by declaring amnesty for those who sought refuge in his
house.
When the Rasoolullah(ﷺ) was of thirty five years of age, the building of Holy Ka'ba collapsed due to heavy rains. All the tribes of the Quraish generously participated in its construction. However, when time of placing Hajr-e-Aswad (the Heavenly Stone) approached, a dispute arose who would place Hajr-e-Aswad at its place Each tribe wanted to get this rare honour.
The argument continued for five days. It was likely to turn into a clash but one of their elders named umayyah bin Mogheerah proposed that the person who entered the Harem earliest the following day, should be given the privilege to decide the dispute. The next day, the Rasoolullah(ﷺ) was the first to enter the Harem. All the people readily agreed to accept Hazrat Muhammad (ﷺ) as their arbifrator. Hazrat Muhammad (ﷺ) placed Hajr-e-Aswad on a sheet of cloth and asked the representatives of all the tribes to lift the cloth from different edges. When they together brought it to the fixation point, the Rasoolullah(ﷺ) placed the sacred stone in its desired place. Hence a serious feud was averted because of the wisdom and foresight of our Nabi(ﷺ).
After the construction of Masiid-e Nabvi, the Rasoolullah(ﷺ) turned his attention to strengthen the ties of mutual brotherhood among the Muslims of Madina—the Ansaar (the Helpers) and the Muhajireen (the Emigrants). In the house of Ans bin Malik, the Rasoolullah(ﷺ) suggested to a gathering of ninety men to folow the spirit of brotherhood. Half of them were the Emigrants and the rest were the Helpers. The atmosphere of brotherhood created a spirit of selflessness in the hearts of the followers and produced very healthy results. The policy of brotherhood was so wise and timely that many basic problems were handled amiably and reasonably.
His ability to act wisely helped to resolve many problems which could lead to disputes and disagreementst. His address at the Conquest of Makkah is an eternal example of forgiveness and peaceful co-existence which turned the stubborn non-believers into obedient and sincere Muslims.
