Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 438
CHAPTER 18 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa as a Patron and a Great Teacher 438 took off his gold ring and expensive robe and sought permission to see H u du r sa. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa gladly gave him permission and responded to his salutation. He asked the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa , "O Messenger of All a h, when I came to see you earlier, you did not show amity. " The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa replied, "When you came earlier, there was an ember on your hand. " This person, who had gold jewelry said, "If it is so, then I have brought a large number of embers with me. " The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa displaying a dignified indifference, replied, "No doubt these things have worldly value and benefits, but to me they are no more than a stone. " Then this person requested, "O Messenger of All a h, you showed indifference to me in the company of your Companions, now accept my apology in front of these people and declare your forgiveness, in case they entertain the thought that you are still angry with me. " The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa stood up there and then and announcing the acceptance of his apology, declared that his display of indifference to that person was only due to his wearing of the gold ring. After his repentance and consequent reformation, there was no feeling of anger towards him. 51 Hadrat Anas ra relates that the Jews did not have any social contact with their wives during menses. When the verse ِ َ ىف اﻟuِّﺴَﺂء ﻓَﺎﻋْﺘَﺰِﻟُﻮا