Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 447
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 447 Instructions at Times of Sorrow and Joy Weddings and deaths are the times when the sentiments are expressed and there is a danger that such occasions would evolve into bad customs. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was always vigilant about such matters. In order to stop extravagance at the weddings and for adopting simplicity, he set the example of Hadrat F at imah's wedding. On the occasions of his own marriages, he celebrated the wal i mah ceremony according to circumstances with great simplicity. Hadrat S afiyyah's ra wal i mah was held after the journey back from Khyber and dates and cheese were offered in the meal. The ideal walima of Hadrat Zainab ra which people remembered, consisted of simple food of bread and meat. 64 On the occasions of death and grief the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa showed an excellent example of self restraint, especially at the death of his son Ibr a h i m ra , his uncle H amzah ra and his paternal cousin Hadrat Ja‘far's ra martyrdom, he displayed unparalleled self- control. He used to advise womenfolk to show restraint on such occasions. On the request from the ladies, one day in a week was fixed for their instruction. 65 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa declared attendance of women on the occasion of Eids, compulsory. He advised that those women who are not allowed to offer S al a t due to religious injunction, should join in the collective prayer