Holy Prophet of Islam - Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa — Page 279
and sa. The Holy Prophet of Islam, Hadrat Muḥammad Mustafa laʻallaka bakhi‘unnafsaka alla yakūnu mu'minina. Haply you will grieve yourself to death because they believe not. (26:4) فَلا تَذْهَبْ نَفْسُكَ عَلَيْهِمْ حَسَرْتٍ fala tadh hab nafsuka ‘alaihim hasarat. So let not your soul waste away in sighing for them. (35:9). Thus the wise way of laying down one's life in the service of one's people is to endure hardship in their service in accord with the beneficial law of nature, and to spend one's life working out appropriate projects to that end. (Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam, pp137-139, Published in 1996) sa. The Prophet passed through every imaginable stage of human experience, starting from an impoverished and orphaned childhood and ending as the undisputed ruler of his people. His life has been documented in minute detail and reflects unparalleled faith in God and constant sacrifice in His way. He lived a full and eventful life, packed with action, and has left behind an example of perfect conduct in every sphere of human endeavor. This is only fitting and proper, as he was living interpretation of the Holy Qur'an, and by personal example lighted the way of mankind for all time to come -- a role not fulfilled adequately by any other Prophet. (Distinctive Features of Islam, pp. 12-15) 279