Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 840
CHAPTER 35 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 'sAmazing Humility 840 Once the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was travelling with his Companions and camped at one place. He advised that the tasks should be distributed among the Companions. As per his advice, the tasks of setting up tents, cooking food and carrying water were all allocated. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa asked, "What is my task?" The Companions responded that they were there to serve him and he should rest. H u du r sa said, "No, I myself would work" and then said, "The task of collecting wood for the fire has yet not been allocated to anyone. I undertake this duty. " Then he went into the jungle to bring wood. 28 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's food and dress was so simple that there was no trace of extravagance in his life. He never showed off his riding animals like the worldly leaders do. One of his she-camels, ‘A d b a ’ was very fast and used to overtake others in the race. Once it fell behind others and this made the Companions sad. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa consoled them and said, "Whenever anything ascends high, God brings it to a lower level. " 29 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was careful about his dress so that it should not be a source of pride. He advised his Companions that a trailing dress is a sign of arrogance, so they should avoid it. On the occasion of Jumu‘ah, ‘E i d or while welcoming the delegations, he did wear clothes fit for the