Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 288
CHAPTER 16 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's love for his Companions and their Deep affection for him 288 Surely the attraction of this handsome face was unique, but the beauty of his inner self was perfect. He himself used to say that it is in human nature to incline towards it and love the one who shows kindness to it. 2 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa surely won over the hearts of his Companions with love and kindness. This was the miracle of his love that it developed love in the hearts of his Companions and thousands of devotees of this benefactor of mankind, blossomed in his love. This was the blessing of his selfless love that made him to his Companions dearer than their own lives. They were prepared to shed their blood, lest the slightest harm should befall him. The incidents of passionate love which the Companions showed for the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa in response to his affection formed an important chapter of the character of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. These incidents allure the hearts. A verse of poetry reflects this thought. ‘My imagination is limited, while your beauty is immense’. Love for Hadrat Ab u Bakr ra and his affection for Holy Prophet Muhammad sa Although all of the Companions were dear to the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa but the status of his dearest, faithful and friend of his childhood was above all the rest. Hadrat Ab u