Steps to Exercise — Page 24
- 24 - Excursions, Recreation and Exercises Excursion, recreation and exercise are very important for good health. It is certainly no bar to old age either. It is proven that the Holy Prophet participated in a race with Hadhrat Aisha. The Promised Messiah too raced against a Sikh for the honour of Islam and beat him to lower his pride. Similarly his exercising with weights is also well known. Hadhrat Musleh Mau’ood (Khalifatul Masih II) used to travel out of Qadian for hunting, and once, he participated in a race with his children and servants on the banks of River Bias. If one acts on these wise pieces of advice, one can gain both outer and inner beauty. Hadhrat Musleh Mau’ood (Khalifatul Masih II) says, “We inculcate the habit of physical exercise so that we can be lithe and active, so that our limbs become strong and so that we gain courage. ” (Al-Fazl, 28 March 1939, p. 2) The simple but hard life of the Holy Prophet transmitted radiance on his face. On top of that, the Divine Light created an indescribable radiance that was totally out of this world. The Companions of the Holy Prophet would look at the full moon and at his face and used to testify that his face was brighter than the full moon. Sometimes they would use the sun as a metaphor but always accepted that his Divine Light was better than any other beauty. Hadhrat Abu Huraira says that he never noticed anyone better that the Holy Prophet. His face radiated like the sun, and he had never seen anyone walk faster than him. His gait seemed as if the whole world was swiftly folding under his feet and we used to continue to try and catch up with him. His walk was effortless and without formality with just natural uency. The Holy Prophet was not only the most capable of all mankind in the remembrance of Allah; he used to surpass all people in courage, strength and bravery in times of danger. Hadhrat Ans quotes that the Holy Prophet was the best of mankind and he was most generous, brave and courageous. One night, the people of Medina became scared of robbers and enemies and there was great commotion among them. Some people ran towards the noise and found that the Holy Prophet was already there and was telling the people not to worry. He was riding the horse belonging to Hadhrat Abu Talha bareback without any saddle and his sword was