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INTRODUCTION
Hazrat Muhammad SAW was last among Hundred and Twenty six thousand prophets sent to Earth by Allah Almighty to guide mankind to the path chosen by Almighty for mankind. In the Quran he was declared by Allah as “Mercy for all Mankind”. He was born on 570 AD in Makkah. At the age of 40, he was visited by Hazrat Jibrael (A.S) when he received his first revelation. After sometime he started to teach these revelations publicly. He is a perfect role model for us to follow if we want to succeed in this life and in the life hereafter. He is known as the “Khatam un Nabiyeen” as no prophet will arrive after him.
SOME PERSONALITY TRAITS OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH)
Here are some personality traits of Prophet Muhammad SAW upon which everyone can mould his life inorder to succeed in this world and in the world hereafter.
• Humble Attitude towards others
It is said that the Prophet Muhammad PBUH once said:
“I will not give up five habits as long as I live: To eat sitting on ground with slaves, to ride on a pony without a saddle, to milk goat with my own hands, to wear coarse woollen cloths, and to greet children, so that it may become a popular habit after me and people follow suit.”
• All for the sake of Allah
He used to do everything in his life for the sake and pleasure of Allah. He never made any decision in his whole life due to his personal desire but for the sake of Allah. One example of this is that when he went to Taif for preaching people lead naughty children to throw stones on him. His body was filled with blood but he did not complain to Allah rather he prayed to Allah for there forgiveness and to guide them towards right path. One of his companions narrated:
“The Prophet (PBUH) resembled a Prophet who was harmed by His people. He wiped the blood from His face and said: ‘O God! Forgive my people, for they know not!” (Bukhari).
• Kindness to Kids
He was very kind in general and was an epitome of kindness but he was even more kind towards. He used to greet them and play with them. He loved there company. He used to say to kids:
“I’ll give such and such (i.e. gift or so) to the one who comes to me first.”So they used to race and fall on His back and chest." (Masnad e Ahmad bin Hanbal)
• Attitude With Orphans
He not only cared about ones around him but of everyone in the society because he was sent as a “mercy for all mankind”. He also cared about orphans and would commend his followers to take care of them as they have no parents. In one of His hadiths, He said:
“The best house among the Muslims is one where an orphan is well treated, and the worst house among the Muslims is one where an orphan is badly treated.” (Ibn Majah)
• Peace Lover
Islam is the religion of peace and Hazrat Muhammad SAW was also a peace Lover. He used to encourage people to sort out there differences with peace rather then opting for violence. In one of His hadiths, He said:
“Let us go to resolve the situation and make peace between them.” (Bukhari)
• Generosity
Another inspiring trait of Muhammad SAW was his generosity. He always preferred others over himself and used to donate a lot to the poor and needy people. He was one of the most generous person there could ever be. One of His companions notes:
“The Prophet (PBUH) did not refuse to give anything which He had to someone if he asked for it.” (Bukhari)
• Morals and Manners
He was a man of great and his Morales were of the highest quality. Everything that he did in his whole life reflected morals and Manners of the highest standard. He was the one who increased the standards of morals of humanity. One of His companions notes:
“The Prophet (PBUH) did not swear at anyone, nor was He rude, nor did He curse anyone. If He desired to reprimand someone, He would say: ‘What is wrong with him, may dust be cast in his face!” (Bukhari)
• Pleasant attitude and Gentleness
Hazrat Muhammad SAW was the most gentle person there could ever live. He spoke to everyone with Gentleness and utmost politeness. Where ever he went he used to spread love. He would greet everyone with a smile on his face. His companion said about him:
“I have never seen a man who smiled as much as the Messenger of Allah.” (Tirmidhi)
• Cooperation
Hazrat Muhammad SAW was very cooperative with others. He never thought of himself being someone special but he would easily mix with others and help them. He used to cooperate with his wives in doing daily chores. As one of His companion narrates regarding the battle of Trench:
“I saw the Messenger of Allah on the Day of the Trench carrying dirt (that was dug from the trench) until His chest was covered with dirt.” (Bukhari)
• Modesty
Another aspect of his life was his modesty. He was the modest of all in everything he did throughout his life. He also encouraged his followers to be modest and refrain from bashfulness. In one of His hadiths, He said:
“Modesty is a part of teachings of the previous Prophets and anyone who lacks it is most likely to do whatever he likes.” (Reported by Abdullah ibn Muslimah)
• Attitude towards Animals
He was the first person on earth to raise voice for the fair treatment of animals and there rights. He encouraged his followers to treat animals with care instead of being harsh towards them. Hazrat Aisha (RA) narrated:
“I once found difficulty in riding a horse, so I kept reining it in repeatedly. The Prophet (PBUH) then said, ‘You must have gentleness.’” (Muslim)
• Selflessness
He was very selfless. He could give anything he had to any person who asked for it. He did not want anything for this world. Whatever he had he spent it on there to help them get rid of there problems. Regarding this attribute of His personality, one of His companions notes:
“The Messenger of Allah did not leave any gold or silver currency, or a slave, male or female, after his death. He only left behind his white mule, his weapons and a piece of land which He declared as charity.” (Bukhari)
CONCLUSION
These were only some personality traits of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW)’s life. He is a role model for all mankind if they want to make this world a better place to live. In order to succeed in this life and in the life hereafter we must follow the golden steps of Prophet Muhammad PBUH.
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