Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 831
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 831 Bakr ra sheltered H u du r sa from the sun by his shawl, only then the people realized which one was the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. 5 Worldly people after achieving success soon forget their past. The character of our beloved Prophet sa was magnificent in this respect. Once he is reported to have said, "God has not commissioned anyone as a Prophet who had not grazed sheep. " The Companions asked in amazement if he too had done so. He replied, "Yes, I used to graze sheep belonging to the people of Makkah for the wage of few 'Qir a ts'. " (Coins) 6 The incident of the first revelation from God, throws light on the humble temperament of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. It indicates that his heart was full of humility. When he was being commissioned for the reformation of mankind, Angel Jibr i l as told him to say 'Iqra' (you read) the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa in view of God's Majesty, forgot his own ability and humbly replied, "I cannot read. " Admission of his weakness was his unique quality of humility which was ingrained in his nature and temperament. Instead of being proud of his station and vainly declaring his status, he showed humbleness. This was the reason that the heart of the angel carrying the revelation was filled with love and he embraced the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. Three times the angel asked him to read