Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 439
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 439 ِ املَْﺤِﻴْﺾ (2:223) was revealed commanding the Muslims to stay away from their wives during the days of menstruation, the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa explained it by saying, "All kinds of contact with your wives is permissible except the conjugal relations. " The Jews objected that he opposed them in every matter. ‘Ib a d bin Bishr ra and Usaid bin H u d air ra told the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa of what the Jews were saying and asked permission to continue conjugal relationships with their wives during these days. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's expression changed, they feared that he was angry with them and went away. On the way they met someone carrying a gift of milk. This milk was sent by the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa for them. Both of them were very pleased to realize that the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was not angry with them. 52 Some of the bedouin people did not take any notice of H u du r sa 's displeasure. On such occassions, he would avail the opportunity to advise his Companions. Once a bedouin came, he was wearing a very expensive robe with silk embroidery on it. He said, this man (meaning the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa ) honours the sons of shepherds and humiliates every brave son of a horseman of honourable lineage. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was very angry with this person and tugging his robe (which he was wearing to