The Prophet Muhammad A simple Guide to his Life
The Personality of the Prophet of Islam
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feel that, irrespective of the words written on paper,
what would ultimately prevail would be the Truth.
The Prophet’s unshakable conviction that he was
God’s Prophet was enough for him not to attach
importance to an error, which would surely be
rectified by the sheer weight of realities. Defense
and support of his position would eventually
become immaterial.
AN UNCOMPROMISING ATTITUDE
As recorded in the traditions, some companions of
the Prophet, on seeing signs of premature ageing in
the Prophet, asked him: “O Prophet of God, what
has aged you so soon?” The Prophet replied: “It is
chapters (of the Qur’an) like
Hud that
have aged
me.”
(Tafsir ibn Kathir,
2/435)
“What is there in particular in the chapter
Hud
which had such an extraordinary effect on him that
he began to look old? Verse 113 gives us some idea:
It says, “And do not incline towards those who do
wrong, lest the fire touch you. And you shall have
no friends besides God, nor shall you be helped.”
(11:113)
