Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 610
CHAPTER 24 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's Amiability in Wars 610 many delicacies waited his pleasure. He was the person for whose sake the whole universe was created and through his blessings we, his humble servants enjoy varied food. Let us see his meal at this greatest day of his life. ْ ْ اَﻟﻠّٰﻬُﻢ َّ ﻻََ َﺶَ اِﻻ َّ ْ َ ﺶ َ اﻵ ﺧِﺮَة The scenario the festivity is something like this. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa went to his paternal cousin, Umme H a n i ra and said, 'Sister do you have any food. ' The sister was embarrassed as apart from a few pieces of dry bread there was nothing to eat in the house. H u du r sa asked her to bring those pieces. He soaked them in water and sprinkled salt over them. Then he enquired if there was any stew? Umme H a n i ra replied that there was no stew, only some sediment of vinegar was available. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa dipped these pieces of bread in vinegar and ate with delight while uttering "Al h amdu Lill a h, Al h amdu Lill a h. " He was saying, "This vinegar is an excellent accompaniment for the bread. " This was the meal on the greatest day of victory. 74 Fervent Prostrations The slogans of 'All a h-o-Akbar' and prostration of thanks performed on the camel back were just a glimpse of the feelings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. The sense of honour for the greatness and unity of God was