Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 310
CHAPTER 16 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's love for his Companions and their Deep affection for him 310 wealth and children and grant him entry in paradise". 36 Hadrat Anas ra was known as the Kh a dim- e-Ras u l" (servant of the Messenger). He used to feel honoured by this title. His pride was justified as no title was more honourable than the one as being the servant of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. Hadrat Anas ra received the blessings of both the worlds for this service. Hadrat Anas ra loved the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa passionately. He had one hair of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa as a relic and at his death he willed that this should be placed under his tongue. He also had one walking stick belonging to the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa , this also was buried with him. This was the extent of his deep love for his master that he was not prepared to be separated from these things, which once belonged to his master. After the death of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa , he would, at times, be besides himself with grief. As the Arabian poet H ass a n, wrote that the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was the pupil of his eye, and for Hadrat Anas ra he was the light of his eye. He was blessed with the visions of his master in the dreams. When he talked about the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa , in words, the listeners were able to visualize the whole scene. His relationship of love was interrupted by Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's death.