The Noble Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless and grant him peace, was reported to have said:--
"HE WHO DOES NOT SHOW MERCY TO PEOPLE, ALLAH ALSO
DOES NOT SHOW MERCY TO HIM". [Sahih Bukhari]
When we want to be mean to somebody or punish them, we are able to give ample justification for it. This Hadith gives us a good reason to put our anger/meanness aside, and show forgiveness/gentleness instead. None can do without Allah's Mercy, so we should not shut the door of goodness on ourselves by being petty with others. It is just not worth it...
1. Barr�' bin '�zib narrates that Ras�lull�hsallall�hu 'alayhi wa sallamwas the most handsome person and had the most pleasant manners. He was neither too tall nor too short.
2. 'Ism�'�l bin 'Ayy�sh narrates that Ras�lull�hsallall�hu 'alayhi wa sallamwas the most patient over the harms by others that were inflicted on him.
3. In a lengthyHad�th narrated by Hind bin Ab� H�lah the following is also mentioned: when Ras�lull�hsallall�hu 'alayhi wa sallamused to walk, he used to lift his foot with force and when he used to place it on the ground, he used to place it in such a manner that he had to lean forward when doing so. He used to walk with great humility as if he was descending from an elevated place. When he had to turn and look at anyone or anything, he used to turn completely and look. He used to lower his gaze more towards the ground than raising it towards the heavens. He used to walk behind theSah�bah (and not ahead of them). Generally, it was his habit to look at a person with a side glance. When anyone came to meet him, he was the first to greet.
4. J�birradiyall�hu 'anhusays that the pace of his speech was slow. In other words, he used to pause in his speech so that those who are addressed will understand everything thoroughly. However, he did not pause to such an extent that the addressee becomes bored. It is mentioned in a Hadith that he used to repeat whatever he said three times. In short, he used to speak in an excellent manner. He used to speak according to what the circumstances demanded. Some people are intelligent and able to grasp everything very quickly. In such a case it is not appropriate to repeat anything. Others take longer to understand and it is therefore appropriate to repeat something several times. Where there are all types of people, it would be appropriate to repeat the speech three times. This is because those who are quick to grasp something will understand it the first time. Those who possess an average intellect will grasp it the second time, while those who are intellectually weak will understand it the third time. If a situation arises where there is a need to repeat it more than three times, then good character demands that one should not abstain from doing so. Understand this well.
The fact is that Ras�lull�hsallall�hu 'alayhi wa sallamwas given the highest stage of good character and abiding by the rules. No one was granted this gift prior to him nor will anyone be granted it in the future. Despite being bound by administrative regulations, displaying good character is a great virtue. It was the blessed habit of Ras�lull�hsallall�hu 'alayhi wa sallamof following the rules in the things which he executed himself. As for those who were neglectful in this regard, he did not rebuke them. However, he used to advise them in a good and soft manner solely for the purpose of reforming them. This is what the followers of the sunnah have to adopt. They should follow the administrative rules and regulations together with good character. At the same time, they should also urge others to do the same. However, they should not criticise the shortcomings of others merely to satisfy theirnafsor out of anger. If their object is pure reformation and there is a need to display strictness, this will also be good. Understand this well.
5. '�'ishahradiyall�hu 'anh�narrates that Ras�lull�hsallall�hu 'alayhi wa sallamused to pause in his speech. Whoever listened to him speak, understood whatever was said.
6. '�'ishahradiyall�hu 'anh�narrates that from among all evil habits, Ras�lull�hsallall�hu 'alayhi wa sallamabhorred lying the most.
7. Anasradiyall�hu 'anhunarrates that from all the different types of clothing, Ras�lull�hsallall�hu 'alayhi wa sallamliked a Yamani shawl the most. It was of several colours.
Ibn Rasl�n says that the wisdom behind his preference for this cloth was that it is not a cloth of beautification (i.e. it is very simple) and at the same time it does not get dirty quickly. Glory be to Allah! What a great status he had! He used to consider himself to be a traveller in this world. He was not attracted to its beauty nor did he pay any attention to its treasures. O Muslims! You should also adopt this way of life. According to your needs, wear clothes that cover youraurah, which are simple, and which do not become dirty quickly. This is so that their beauty does not prevent you from turning towards Allah and you do not have to clean them very often as this takes up a lot of time. In certain narrations, he has also praised white clothing.
8. Hz �'ishah radiyall�hu 'anh� narrates that Ras�lull�h sallall�hu 'alayhi wa sallam used to like the ib�dah which could be fulfilled all the time. In other words,nafl sal�t sand other forms of ib�dah should be offered in such a way that one can continue with them. It should not be such that on one day a person does everything and the following day he does nothing. A little ib�dah which can be fulfilled regularly is better than excessive 'ibdah which is carried out occasionally, as mentioned in aHad�th.
9. Muj�hid rh.z narrates that Ras�lull�h sallall�hu 'alayhi wa sallam used to prefer the front portion of the sheep's meat.
10. Hz �'ishah radiyall�hu 'anh� narrates that from among all the different drinks, he used to like cold and sweet water the most. Hz Ibn 'Abb�s radiyall�hu 'anhu narrates that he used to like milk a lot.
11. Hz '�'ishah radiyall�hu 'anh� narrates that he used to like honey water a lot.
12. Hz Ibn 'Abb�s radiyall�hu 'anhu narrates that from among all the curries, Ras�lull�h sallall�hu 'alayhi wa sallam used to like vinegar the most.
13. Hz Anas radiyall�hu 'anhu narrates that Ras�lull�h sallall�hu 'alayhi wa sallam used to perspire a lot. It is mentioned that hz Umme Sulaym radiyall�hu 'anh� used to collect his perspiration and mix it with other perfumes because it used to be very fragrant.
14. Hz J�bir radiyall�hu 'anhu narrates that Ras�lull�h sallall�hu 'alayhi wa sallam beard had a lot of hair.
15. Hz '�'ishah and HzAb� Hurayrah radiyall�hu 'anhuma narrate that from all the fruit, he used to like fresh dates and musk-melons the most.
16. Hz Ibn Abb�s radiyall�hu 'anhu narrates that he used to prefer shoulder-meat over all other parts.
17. Hz Ab� W�qid rz.a narrates that when Ras�lull�h sallall�hu 'alayhi wa sallam used to lead the people in prayer, he used to shorten his sal�t but when he offered his sal�t on his own, he used to lengthen it considerably. He shortened his sal�t for the people so that no one is inconvenienced. He lengthened his own sal�t because it was the coolness of his eyes. He used to experience peace and tranquillity whenever he offered his sal�t. What can be more peaceful than standing with humility in front of one's true beloved and seeking refuge in Him? The extent of his shortening and lengthening his sal�ts has been mentioned in detail in other Ah�d�th.
18. Hz Abdull�h bin Bishr rz.a narrates that when Ras�lull�h sallall�hu 'alayhi wa sallam went to anyone's house, he did not stand in front of the door. Instead, he used to stand on the right-hand side or on the left-hand side and then say"As sal�mu 'alaykum". This is the sunnah method. When you go anywhere, do not stand directly in front of the door. Stand either to the right or the left of the door. In standing this way, there is no fear of seeing anyone being without purdah. However, if the door is closed, there is no harm in standing in front of it.
This cannot be undone and I am sure it will be greatly appreciated.
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