True Love for the Holy Prophet (sa) — Page 31
31 not! Your tribal strength as well as the power of your wealth were all acquired due to the poor. 6 Today the claimants of freedom establish the rights of the poor and en- deavour to safeguard them. Yet 1400 years ago the Holy Prophet sa estab- lished these rights when he said that the labourer should be paid his wages before his perspiration dries off. 7 Thus, where can they possibly contend with the Benefactor of Mankind? There are countless accounts of the Prophet sa. Take any aspect of his life and in every respect you will find the highest moral example established by the Holy Prophet sa. Another allegation raised is that the Holy Prophet sa was a womaniser, and objections are raised against his marriages. Allah the Almighty knew, however, that such allegations and questions would be raised in the future and so facilitated such incidents which provide the rebuttal to these al- legations. It is said regarding Asmaa bint Nu’maan bin Abi Joan that she was amongst the most beautiful women of the Arabs. When she came to Madinah her beauty was praised by every woman who saw her. They would say that they had never seen such a beautiful woman in their lives. On the wish of her father her Nikah (Islamic official marriage pronouncement) was solemnised with the Prophet sa for a dowry of 500 Dirhams. When the Holy Prophet sa went to her she said, “I seek God’s refuge from you. ” The Holy Prophet sa replied, “You have sought the refuge of a Great Sanctuary” 6 Sahih Al Bukhari Kitaabul-Jihad was-Siyari baabo man Isti’aana biz-Zua’faai was-Saaliheen fil-Harb, Hadith No. 2896. 7 Sunan Ibn-e-Maajah Kitaabur-Ruhun babo Ajril-Ujaraai Hadith No. 2443.