Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 8
CHAPTER 2 A Glimpse of the Excellent Qualities of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 8 Daily Routine It is said that the King of Persia had divided his days in the following manner: The days of spring were set aside for rest and sleep; overcast days were for hunting; rainy days were reserved for drinking, partying and enjoyment; and when the day was bright and clear, the king would hold his court and hear public grievances. Such indeed are the days of the worldly people who have no thought for the hereafter. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa , on the other hand, had permanently divided his day into three parts, regardless of the conditions. One part of the day was set aside for worship, the second for his family, and the third for his own personal needs. Most of the time that he reserved for himself was again allocated for the service of mankind. 4 The thirteen years which the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa spent in Makkah after the proclamation of Prophethood, were spent in receiving the revelation of the Holy Qur’ a n, preaching, teaching, training of converts and enduring a long period of trials and hardship. The details of this period are rather sketchy. But, on the other hand, there are countless traditions which throw light on the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's life in Mad i nah, and from these we are able to construct a sketch of the way he spent his life in Makkah.