Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 26
CHAPTER 2 A Glimpse of the Excellent Qualities of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 26 the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa heard this verse, he rose up with delight, came over to her, and kissed her forehead. He said, "May All a h reward you for this. I, perhaps, have enjoyed this verse more than you have enjoyed watching my face. " 70 He was very sensitive to the feelings and needs of his Companions and stayed well informed about them. He never accused anyone on the basis of one-sided allegations. He would say, "Leave my heart clear with regard to my Companions. " 71 When his Companions were hungry, he would take them to his home and feed them. He would encourage his Companions to do likewise. When they were ill, he would visit them and enquire about their health. 72 He went to the house of his Jewish attendant to see how he was faring. He would caress the ill person and pray for him. 73 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa paid full attention to his Companions. When someone met him on the way, he would stop to talk to him until the person himself took leave. He would shake hands and would not be the first to withdraw his hand. 74 He would graciously accept gifts from friends. He never refused the gift of milk or perfume. He always reciprocated gifts with better ones. 75 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa loved to