Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 424
CHAPTER 18 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa as a Patron and a Great Teacher 424 A Central System for Collective Training of Character The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa started this system under the guidance of the Holy Qur’ a n. The arrangement was made that people from different areas would come to the centre, learn the deeper philosophy of faith in the company of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa and on their return educate their tribesmen. (At-Taubah 9:122) As per this arrangement a group of A sha b-e- S uffah would constantly stay near the Prophet's Mosque and in the company of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. He himself used to make arrangements for their stay and food. Hadrat M a lik bin H uwairith ra relates, the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was very kind, generous and of gentle nature. We stayed in his company for twenty days. During this time, he realized that we were missing our families. He asked us the details of our family members. We told him about them. H u du r sa was very loving and kind hearted. He advised us at the time of our return, to teach our families whatever we had learnt. "Show them how to offer prayer as you have seen me offering it. Someone should say Adh a n before S al a t and the eldest one should lead the prayer. " 25 Convincing the Listener with Reason The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa preferred to convince rationally in the matters of training.