Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 437
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 437 understood the temperament of his Companions and trained them with love. At times instead of verbal advice, a hint or an expression of displeasure was the best and the most effective means of training. Once in the company of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa a person started an altercation with Hadrat Ab u Bakr ra. He listened quietly and patiently but when this person offended him for the third time, he was forced to answer him back. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa got up. Hadrat Ab u Bakr ra asked, "O Messenger of All a h! Are you displeased with me?" H u du r sa replied, "As long as you were silent, an angel from heaven was answering on your behalf, but when you yourself started to answer back, this angel departed and Satan arrived. How can I sit in such a gathering?" 50 Appropriate Expression of Displeasure The expression of displeasure at some occasions would become visible on the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's face. Once a person from Najr a n came to meet the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. This person was wearing a gold ring. H u du r sa did not attend to him or talk to him. He went back to his home and related the whole matter to his wife. She said, "Surely the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa did not pay any attention to you because of your arrogance and expression of superiority. So you should go and see him again and be respectful. " This person