Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 766
CHAPTER 31 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 'sUnique Graciousness 766 Prophet Muhammad sa said, "Forgive people their mistakes except ' H ud u d' (for example murder, fornication and theft)". 1 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was specially endowed with the quality of forgiveness. God Almighty addressing him says; "And it is by the great mercy of All a h, that you are kind towards them, and if you had been rough and hard-hearted, they would surely have dispersed from around you. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them. " (3:160) At another place the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa has enjoined an act which is superior to forgiveness, " S afa h ", meaning such forgiveness which leaves no trace of malice or bitter feelings in the heart. This forgiveness is total pardon with a sincere heart. God Almighty says; "So pardon them and show forbearance. Surely All a h loves those who do good. " (5:14) Again All a h says, "So turn away from them, a turning away with grace. " (15:86) The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa gave the excellent teachings of suppression of anger and forgiveness. He said, "One draught of suppression of anger for the sake of All a h carries more weight in the sight of All a h than any other draught (meaning; control of any other feelings). " 2 Once the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa passed by some people who were wrestling with each other. He enquired about it and was