The Prophet Muhammad A simple Guide to his Life
The Personality of the Prophet of Islam
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hungry, I should beseech You and remember You,
and when I have my fill, praise You and thank
You.’”
Muhammad was the Prophet of Islam but,
according to the Qur’an, he was also a human
being. Therefore, he took care to experience all such
circumstances as would produce divine or spiritual
feelings, for feelings are very much conditioned by
one’s circumstances in life. For this reason he did
not opt to remain forever in a state of comfort and
happiness. On the contrary, he made it a point to
face difficult situations as well, in order that feelings
of helplessness might be produced within him.
Similarly, he also desired good situations for
himself, so that these might produce feelings of
thanksgiving and a desire to praise God.
COURAGE AND FEARLESSNESS
The battle of Hunain at which the Prophet of Islam
was present, took place in 8 A.H. His engagement
in the battle was, as it happened, quite fortuitous. It
seems, that when the Prophet was travelling with
his companions, all of a sudden the tribe of
Hawazin, without provocation, rained down
