Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 280
CHAPTER 15 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's Compassion and Kindness 280 One negro maid lived in Mad i nah. She suffered from epilepsy. One day this poor maid came to H u du r sa and complained about her ailment. She told him, "When I suffer from an epileptic fit, my body is exposed. Please pray for me that God heals my disease and saves me from exposure". H u du r sa consoled this lady a great deal and comforting her said, "If you wish you can bear it patiently and enter paradise as a recompense for this, or if you wish, I will pray to God to heal this disease miraculously". She said, "I will be patient, but you must pray that my body should not be exposed in a epileptic fit". Hadrat Ibne ‘Abb a s ra used to point out this lady to people and say, "Shall I show you a lady from amongst the people of paradise". 5 Friendship with the Poor Hadrat Anas ra relates that a villager named Z a hir used to bring gifts of village produce to the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. H u du r sa rewarded him with gifts and presents. We used to say, "Z a hir is our villager and we are his urban friends". The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa showed him great love. This person was very plain and naive. Once H u du r sa saw him selling merchandise in the market place, H u du r sa went behind and encircled his neck with his arms. He was unable to see H u du r sa and said, 'Whosever it is, leave me alone'. But when he turned round and saw the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa , joyfully he started