Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 99
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 99 unfortunate one by rejecting my prayers. Be Kind and Merciful to me. O the One! Who is the Best Listener and the Greatest Giver. " 27 The Holy Qur’ a n praises those believers who pray with humility and anguish in their hearts. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's prayers were the best examples of this quality. He used to pray in Ruk u ‘ in the words; "O All a h, I have bowed for Your sake and have believed in You. I am obedient to You and trust in You. You are my Sustainer. My ears, eyes, flesh, bones, nerves and my head are bowing in submission to the One Who sustains all the universe. " This poignancy was found in the prayers which he offered in solitude. The Companions tell that he used to sob and the tumult in his bosom could be heard. It seemed as if a pot was boiling. 28 Hadrat ‘ A ’ishah ra relates that one night she found him missing from the bed. She searched for him and found him in the mosque. In the darkness her hand touched the soles of his foot. His feet were digging in the ground and he was supplicating; "O All a h, I seek refuge in Your pleasure from Your displeasure. I seek shelter in your forgiveness from Your punishment. I supplicate for Your protection only. I