Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 858
CHAPTER 36 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's Contentment and Unpretentiousness 858 Chapter 36 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's Contentment and Unpretentiousness The conduct of our Holy Prophet Muhammad sa exactly reflected the pure teachings of the Holy Qur’ a n. God Himself made His Prophet sa speak the words, "Say, I ask not of you any reward for it, nor am I of those who are given to affectation. " (38:87) This is the testimony by God, the Knower of the unseen, Who attests the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's pure and true moral conduct which was free of all artificiality and affectation. There is no greater testimony than this. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa himself said, "I am a plain person, I eat and drink and act like ordinary persons. " His wife Hadrat ‘ A ’ishah ra gave the same testimony. When she was asked about his home life, she said, "He lived like ordinary people. He used to help his family members in the household chores and carried out his own tasks. " 1 "He himself used to brand the camels belonging to charity. " 2 The secret of his simple life was in contentment taught to him in the Holy Qur’ a n, "And strain not thy eyes after what We have bestowed on some classes of them to enjoy for a