Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 718
CHAPTER 28 The Holy Prophet Mu h ammad's courtesy towards Neighbours and Friends 718 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa set an example for us that if someone did not discharge his duties towards the neighbour, the whole society should make an effort to help the oppressed neighbour. Once a person came to the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa and complained against his neighbour. H u du r sa advised him to be patient. Second time his advice was for showing patience. Third time realizing that this person is at the end of his endurance, the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa devised an excellent plan for the reformation of the neighbour. He told the oppressed person to take out all his belongings and pile them outside. He carried out the advice. People started to ask the reason for it and he replied that his neighbour was treating him badly. Every one cursed the neighbour. Having had enough of this, the bad neighbour came to H u du r sa and told him that people's curses had reached the limits. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa said, "All a h has already cursed you. " He asked for forgiveness and pledged that he would never again treat his neighbour badly. So the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa told the wronged person to put his belongings back in the house. This is enough to teach him a lesson. H u du r sa used to say, "A person is not a believer, who eats to the full and his neighbour goes hungry. " 32 He himself was very kind to his neighbours. Amongst the people living near him