Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 551
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 551 Companions to go and make them understand the true guidance. " 23 It was the result of this pure teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa that Ummul- Mu’min i n, Hadrat Zainab binte Ja h ash ra asked for cosmetics and applied make up on her face on the third day of her brother's death. She said, "There is no need for make up at my age but I have heard from the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa that it is not lawful for a believing lady to mourn someone's death for more than three days except that of her husband's. It is essential to mourn the death of one's husband for four months and ten days. " The other wives of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa acted in a similar way. 24 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa participated in times of sorrow at the deaths of relatives of his Companions. He always advised them to be patient. When the son of his young companion, Hadrat Mu‘ a dh ra bin Jabal passed away, the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa wrote him a letter of condolence. This is a master piece of advice of patience. After 'In the name of All a h, the Most Gracious, Ever Merciful. ' H u du r sa wrote; "This letter is from Mu h ammad, the Messenger of All a h to Mu‘ a dh ra bin Jabal. May peace be on you. I praise All a h, except Whom there is none worthy of worship. I write to wish that All a h grants you a great reward, May He