Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 33
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 33 words, nor did he shout in the market-place. He did not retaliate evil with evil, he would instead demonstrate forgiveness and forbearance. 102 The Companions relate that the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was the most beloved of all people. 103 Whenever he had choice between two things, he would choose the easier one. There was none who possessed greater self control than him. 104 His modesty surpassed even that of a virgin. 105 Hadrat Ibn-e-‘Abb a s ra relates that the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was the most generous of all people. 106 Whenever the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was asked for something, he gave it. 107 He distributed the spoils of war that same day it arrived. Such was his faith in God that he never saved for the next day. 108 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was the most righteous of people and refrained from the comforts of the world. 109 He said that he was like a traveller who lies down for a while to rest under a tree and then moves on. 110 He was so brave that he would charge at the enemy all alone and would never retreat. He was the most courageous of all people. 111 His forgiveness was of such a high quality that he even pardoned his mortal enemies. 112