29/10/2022
The 5 of the most outstanding characters of the Prophet (ﷺ).
1. His Honesty: The Prophet (ﷺ) was not merely a person whose honesty was testified to, rather his clansmen had officially titled him as-Sadiq al-Amin (the Truthful, the Trustworthy). Even when they persecuted him and rejected his message, they still trusted him with their most precious possessions.
2. His Asceticism: The simple, austere lifestyle of the Prophet (ﷺ) is a major indication that his mission could not have been self-serving. After all, this was a man who controlled all of Arabia by the end of his life. With all that considered, we find no luxury in any sphere of his life. Instead, we find in his apartment a straw mat that would leave marks on his side and a hanging leather water skin from which he bathed.
3. His Bravery: The Prophet (ﷺ) never fled in battle; instead, he fought fearlessly on the front lines. It would have been perfectly understandable for the Prophet (ﷺ) to shield himself behind the army, for his death would mean the end of the message. Yet, 'Ali b. Abi Ṭālib (RA), the celebrated warrior, would say, "I myself witnessed on the Day of Badr how we used to stay close to the Prophet (ﷺ) for cover, and he was the closest of us to the enemy, and he was the fiercest [warrior] on that day." (Musnad Ahmad 619)
4. His Perseverance: The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) did not only display bravery at specific junctions in his life but instead showed exemplary endurance and consistency throughout.
5. His Optimism: It is remarkable how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) never lost hope in the support and victory of Allah, regardless of how apparently hopeless his situation would sometimes become. This optimism tells of a heart laced with supreme faith.
