Muhammad: The Ideal Character
MUHAMMAD The Ideal Character
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MUHAMMAD THE IDEAL CHARACTER
Muhammad (Peace be upon him), the Prophet of
Islam, is generally believed to have been born in
Arabia on 22nd April 571 A.D. and to have died on
8th June 632 A.D. His childhood gave indications of
the sublime and vigorous personality that was to
emerge and, as he grew up, handsome and
powerfully built, the greatness of his persona
overawed all who came into his presence. But he
was so soft-spoken and genial in disposition that
anyone who came into contact with him inevitably
loved and respected him. He evinced such traits as
tolerance, forbearance and truthfulness, along with
a fine understanding of men and their affairs. His
was a balanced personality and the example he set
was one of noble, human greatness. Da’ud ibn
Husain says that even from his earliest youth he
had the reputation of being the best mannered of all
his people—full of solicitude for his neighbours,
kind and understanding, truthful and trustworthy.
He sedulously avoided quarrels, never quibbled
over anything and was never heard to use foul or
abusive language. People never hesitated to entrust
their valuables to him, for his trustworthiness was
