Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 524
CHAPTER 22 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's Fortitude and Steadfastness 524 Messengers of strong determination;" (46:36) Again it says: "You shall surely be tried in your possessions and in your persons and you shall surely hear many hurtful things from those who were given the Book before you and from those who set up equals to God. But if you show fortitude and act righteously, that indeed is a matter of strong determination. " (3:187) Compared to other Prophets, our master and patron the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was tested the most. He heard verbal abuse and showed patience. He suffered physical torture and displayed fortitude. He endured these hardships in the way of All a h willingly and never moaned or showed signs of displeasure. With dignity and with majesty he continued his mission. He showed a high degree of steadfastness. How greatly dignified was our beloved Prophet sa He was called bad names like (God forbid) poet, madman, sorcerer and a liar. He not only tolerated this abuse, he prayed for these enemies of faith, "O All a h, forgive my people, for they do not know. " 1 If God's instructions of patience, guarantee of His support and promises of safety were not sustaining the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa , these days of pain and