Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 29
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 29 and spoke to him, he would listen to him very attentively. 85 The Companions were keen to bring their guests to see the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. They would not ask too many questions out of respect, instead they waited for some bedouin to ask questions. 86 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa had instructed his Companions that if anyone of them found someone in need, they should give that person something or ask someone else to assist him. He said that a good recommendation also merited reward. 87 He disliked excessive praise if it was not within the permissible limits. He never interrupted anyone unless the speaker was going beyond the norms of decency, in that case he would either stop him or leave the gathering. Miscellaneous Activities On Saturdays the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa would walk or ride to the Qub a mosque which was situated several miles away in the Ban i ‘Amr bin ‘Auf quarter. This served for his weekly outing and also gave him the opportunity to meet his Companions in that area. 88 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa loved to watch greenery and running water. Friday had its own activities. Part of the day passed in preparing for the Jumu‘ah prayer.