The Prophet Muhammad A simple Guide to his Life
The Personality of the Prophet of Islam
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benevolence towards others. The Prophet of Islam
communicated the call of truth to his people with
this absolute feeling of magnanimity. He struggled
to the utmost to keep to this path. Despite this, the
majority refused to accept his message. And the
Prophet began to worry so deeply about their
guidance that he would spend days and nights in a
state of extreme restlessness.
Here, in this verse, the statement, “Perhaps you will
fret yourself to death” does not mean that he should
stop communicating the message. Rather, these
words testify to the fact that the Prophet had
discharged his responsibilities as a Prophet to the
greatest possible degree. His concern for others’
guidance causing him such great distress is the
most important attribute of his personality. Without
doubt he had reached the ultimate in this matter,
i.e. in the communication of God’s message.
According to a tradition, the Prophet of Islam once
observed: “My Lord offered to turn the valley of
Makkah into one of gold. I said, ‘No, my Lord.
Instead I want that one day I should have my fill
and the next day go hungry. And when I am
