This book is an attempt to compile the methods by which the Prophet of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, dealt with different types of people. We have compiled various narrations in this regard, hoping that the book will serve as an eye opener for those who want to take a closer look at his conduct and morals, and explore his character in detail through narra-tives of his daily life.
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Today, more than ever, individuals find themselves in desperate need of guidance, and by extension, in need of a guide to make sense of life. Over the ages, Allah, The Almighty, has sent different Prophets and Mes-sengers to guide humanity and to provide answers to the questions con-fronting man. The most important features of their mission was to ex-plain the Divine laws and exemplify Divine wisdom, and thus, serve as role-models to their nations.
Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, the last Messenger of Allah, was unique in that he was not sent to a particular nation, but to humankind as a whole. As with every other Prophet, the focus of his message was that of obedience to Allah through acts of worship in word and deed.
Through his personal example and guidance, the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, presented humanity with a superior way of life that was founded on the worship of Allah and the beautiful values that this entails. Due to his exceptional conduct and exemplary way of dealing with oth-ers, Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, conquered hearts and minds, and his message gained ascendancy over all other nations and religious denominations. The spread of the guidance brought by Proph-et Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is tangible proof that he was truly an example to be followed, for such immensely positive influence has not been the lot of any other individual throughout the history of the world.
The Prophet’s unique and remarkable success is often categorized as a personal achievement, but the reality is that it is a sign of his being di-vinely guided. Yes, he was a remarkable human being, but the impact of his teachings was a direct result of his being guided by Allah in all he said and did.
Being merciful implies extending one’s kindness, concern and consid-eration to others to care about them and to treat them with compassion, especially if one is in a position of authority or has control over their af-fairs. The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, espoused all such beautiful qualities throughout the course of delivering his message.
He, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, was the epitome of all the values that he preached, and thus, inspired faith even in his most determined detrac-tors. His words and the events of his life have all been fully recorded, and through them he continues to be present in the lives of people today, and for generations to come