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ISLAM
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many expected the Prophet [s] to
scold the bedouins and shepherds,
but that was not the Prophets [s]
way.
No, not only was he the most hand-
some man but he possessed the
most handsome character too and
the finest manners.
He began to speak to all present in
a gentle voice. “
O people
,” he said.
“
If anyone bathes on a Friday,
cleaning every part of his body thor-
oughly, rubs sweet oils over his
skin, hair and beard, puts on a
touch of perfume, then goes out,
and without pushing or being dis-
courteous sits as near as he can to
the Imam, remaining silent when
the imam speaks, listening atten-
tively, and performing the salah pre-
scribed for him, then all his sins
between that time and the next
Friday will be forgiven, and for
every step he took towards the
masjid he will be given the reward
