The Prophet Muhammad A simple Guide to his Life
The Personality of the Prophet of Islam
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THE PERSONALITY OF THE PROPHET
OF ISLAM
God himself was the patron of the Prophet of Islam.
One piece of guidance He gave to him on different
occasions was the cultivation of positive thinking.
In this world everyone is faced with unpleasant
incidents. And the Prophet of Islam had his share of
unpleasantness. On all such occasions God showed
him how there may be a favourable aspect to
seemingly unfavourable happenings.
In ancient Makkah when the Prophet of Islam
began to spread the call of monotheism, he was
faced with severe difficulties. At that time he was
advised in the Qur’an not to become upset in the
face of adversity, for, in this world, every hardship
was accompanied by ease. For example, his
opponents started issuing false propaganda on a
large scale regarding his activities, and made all
kinds of allegations against him. At that time God
advised him that through this propaganda his
message was being conveyed to broad sections of
society. Therefore, the Prophet should not take it as
damaging to his efforts, but should regard it rather
