Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 638
CHAPTER 25 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa as a Great Judge 638 Muhammad sa and taking revenge from them would be equivalent to taking revenge from him. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa stopped them as well and invited ‘Uk a shah to take his revenge. ‘Uk a shah replied, "O Messenger of All a h, when your stick struck me it was on my bare body. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa lifted up his shirt. The Companions started to cry with emotion at the very thought of ‘Uk a shah hitting their beloved master. ‘Uk a shah saw the bare body of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. He rushed forward and started to kiss him. He was saying, "My parents be sacrificed for you, how can anyone's heart bear the thought of taking revenge from you?" The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa told him that either he has to take his revenge or forgive him. He replied, "O Messenger of God, I forgive you, in the hope that All a h forgives me on the Day of Judgement. " The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa said, "Anyone who wishes to see my Companions in paradise, should see this old man. " At this the Companions started to kiss ‘Uk a shah on the forehead and congratulating him on his achieving a great status. 15 Even after redressing his obligation to the seekers of revenge from him, the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa used to pray, "O All a h, if any of my Companions has received any grievance from me, make such an act, a means of blessings and forgiveness for him. " Hadrat Ab u