The Character of the Prophet is Evidence of His Prophecy and Message
Allah commended His prophet from above the seven heavens for his good character and morals. llah says,
وَإِنَّكَ لَعَلَىٰ خُلُقٍ عَظِيمٖ
[ القلم : 4].
It means
, {And verily, you (oh Muhammad, sws) are of an exalted standard of character.}
[Al-Qalam 68: 4]
His wife, Aisha, said that the Prophet's behavior was the Quran; all of his deeds were derived from Quran. He would not get angry over anything, except if it went against the Quran. He was not vulgar, he was soft of voice and he forgave those who disgraced him.
Allah witnessed the noble behavior of His prophet, and that is enough; it is the witness of the Creator who selected him from the purest elements and the best origins. He brought him up well, with the best moral values and characteristics, until he became an exemplary model to follow. A man came to Aisha and asked her how the Prophet (sws) used to be, so she asked him to recite the following verses of Quran,
قَدۡ أَفۡلَحَ ٱلۡمُؤۡمِنُونَ [1] ٱلَّذِينَ هُمۡ فِي صَلَاتِهِمۡ خَٰشِعُونَ [2] وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمۡ عَنِ ٱللَّغۡوِ مُعۡرِضُونَ [4] وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمۡ لِلزَّكَوٰةِ فَٰعِلُونَ [5] وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمۡ لِفُرُوجِهِمۡ حَٰفِظُونَ [6] إِلَّا عَلَىٰٓ أَزۡوَٰجِهِمۡ أَوۡ مَا مَلَكَتۡ أَيۡمَٰنُهُمۡ فَإِنَّهُمۡ غَيۡرُ مَلُومِينَ [7] فَمَنِ ٱبۡتَغَىٰ وَرَآءَ ذَٰلِكَ فَأُوْلَـٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلۡعَادُونَ [8] وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمۡ لِأَمَٰنَٰتِهِمۡ وَعَهۡدِهِمۡ رَٰعُونَ [9] وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمۡ عَلَىٰ صَلَوَٰتِهِمۡ يُحَافِظُونَ [ 10] أُوْلَـٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلۡوَٰرِثُونَ [11]
[ المؤمنون : 1-11] .
It means, {Successful indeed are the believers. * Those who offer their salat (prayers) with all solemnity and full submissiveness. * And those who turn away from al-laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk, falsehood, and all that Allah has forbidden). * And those who pay the zakât. * And those who guard their chastity (i.e. private parts, from illegal sexual acts). * Except from their wives or (the slaves) that their right hands possess, for then, they are free from blame; * But whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors; * Those who are faithfully true to their amanât (all the duties which Allâh has ordained, honesty, moral responsibility and trusts) and to their covenants; * And those who strictly guard their (five compulsory congregational) salawât (prayers) (at their fixed stated hours). * These are indeed the inheritors, * Who shall inherit the Firdaus (Paradise). They shall dwell therein forever.}
[Al-Mu'minun 23: 1-11]
After reciting, she told him, "That was the Prophet."
Allah bore witnessed to the fact that His prophet was exemplary in conduct, and that is a great witness indeed, for it proceeded from the Glorious Creator Who selected and contrived his creation from the purest elements and the best origins. He brought him up well on the noblest qualities and most magnanimous features, until he (sws) became the best role model and the highest level of grace. He (sws) became an example for all humanity; he honored it, elevated its position and made people know and trust it.
Here are some example of his manners and morals (sws):
• Honesty and trustworthiness: Both were attributed to him, even before his calling.
• Shyness: He was shier than a young virgin.
• Generosity: He was the most generous of people, for he had no fear of poverty.
• Forgiveness: He forgave those who offended him, and he did so despite his ability to retaliate.
• Mercy: He was merciful both with the believers and his enemies, as well.
• Kinship: He was the best to his relatives.
• Faithfulness: He fulfilled his promises, in times of peace and war. He did not betray others or break promises, and returned people' favo
• Unselfishness: He preferred others over himself. He preferred that which is with Allah over the transient pleasures of this world.
• Justice: He was scrupulously just with himself and his family. He was extremely cautious when applying justice on the Muslims.
• Cleverness: He was sound of mind, broad of vision, tender of heart and quick of wit. He solved his problems in creative ways, with perceptiveness and extreme intelligence.
• Courage: His daring message and steadfastness on the battlefield are the best evidence of this.
• Indulgence: He was as tolerant as possible and big-hearted; he would not get angry except over things offensive to Allah.
• Humility: He refused to allow people to stand upon receiving him; he visited the needy, sat with the poor and accepted the invitations of slaves.
• Patience: He was the best example of patience. He remained patient until Allah Almighty granted him victory and allowed his message to spread.
• Consultation: He consulted his companions and took their advice; he never ignored them and took their opinions very seriously.
• Minimalism: He lived a humble life and was satisfied with little. Allah offered him riches, but he preferred to be simple and content.
• Devoutness: He was most fearful of Allah; he carried out His commands and avoided His prohibitions.
• Good treatment: He was good to live with, he treated people well, was affectionate with them and sought their affection.
• Companionship: He was affectionate and attentive with people and treated them well, visiting his companions and helping them when in need.
• Magnanimity: He was not mean or cunning. These are a few examples of his conduct (sws). Many specific situations could be mentioned, but we have summarized these qualities to serve as models to be followed. This divine care prepared his body, mind, soul and character to be able to carry the message of light, goodness, truth, righteousness, guidance and virtue to the whole world, in his time and
forever. Muhammad (sws) truly is the Prophet of Allah.
