Muhammad a Prophet For all Humanity
9. The Prophetic Method
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Generally people consider assaults on the outside
world to be the most worthwhile task in life. But the
lesson of the Prophet’s life is that one should work
to strengthen oneself inwardly. Individuals who
have consolidated themselves from within become
an irresistable force when they break out into the
open. How is it that a person becomes strengthened
inwardly? The Qur’an does not give us any magical
prescription for achievement of this purpose. It can
only be attained by faith, righteous actions and
steadfast perseverance. Firstly, divine truths should
be embedded in the depths of our hearts and minds.
We should make every effort to fix our thoughts on
the next world, the world of eternal realities. The
attitude that we should cultivate is that we have no
rights in life, only responsibilities. Difficulties are
bound to arise as we pursue the divine path. Rather
than seek to lay the blame for them on others, we
should bear them in a spirit of quiet and humble
acceptance. These are the qualities that consolidate
inward strength. The Prophet Muhammad
provided us with a perfect example of how to
cultivate these qualities. He developed them to such
a degree that no one was able to withstand the force
of his character. When the Prophet exploded on the
