Love of Muhammad (PBUH) is the first condition of the true faith;
if there is any flaw in it, everything else is incomplete.
The personality of the Last Prophet, the Master of the Two Worlds, Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), is a perfect example for all of humanity. His life was marked by countless virtues, which not only made him unique in his own time but remain a source of guidance for mankind to this day. His truthfulness, trustworthiness, compassion, forbearance, forgiveness and clemency, justice, generosity, humility, excellent character and service to humanity have touched tens of millions, indeed billions, of hearts across the world, and will continue to do so until the Day of Judgement.
In the Holy Quran, Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) has been honoured with the title Rahmatul lil Alameen, meaning “mercy for all the worlds”, which expresses the greatness of his personality and mission.
“وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ إِلَّا رَحْمَةً لِّلْعَالَمِينَ”
And We have sent you only as a mercy to all the worlds.
His mercy was not confined to Muslims; it extended to the whole of humanity, to all nations and to all creatures. In every aspect of his life he showed kindness, love and tolerance, whether towards friends or enemies. Even during war he always pointed the way to peace and reconciliation, and set examples of forgiving his enemies, as on the occasion of the conquest of Makkah, when he pardoned those who had sought his life. He struggled to deliver humanity from oppression, ignorance and injustice, and taught people to respect one another and one another's rights. His message was founded on peace, love and brotherhood, and remains a guiding light for all people until the end of time.
Every aspect of the personality of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is a shining example that teaches human ethics and high character. He (peace be upon him) not only upheld moral principles in word and deed but proved by his conduct that serving humanity and living a life founded on truth is the duty of every human being. His forbearance showed the path of patience and tolerance even in the most difficult circumstances, while his compassion and his readiness to forgive won the hearts even of his enemies. His justice and fairness were unmatched in every matter, and his humility showed that greatness and eminence are attained not through pride and arrogance but through humility and love. All these qualities made Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) one of the greatest leaders in the world and the world's greatest teacher of morals, a beacon of guidance until the end of time.
The blessed person of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) holds a unique place in human history. Every aspect of his life (peace be upon him) is a complete model for humanity, and the finest features of his personality remain a guiding light for people today. His personality (peace be upon him) had countless virtues that impressed not only those close to him but also his enemies. Some of the prominent qualities of his personality (peace be upon him) are set out below.
Truthfulness
The truthfulness of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was held in such regard that he was known by the title “Sadiq”. He (peace be upon him) never resorted to lying and always taught truthfulness. Even his fiercest opponents acknowledged his truthfulness and honesty. Throughout his life he (peace be upon him) urged people to always speak the truth and to support the truth in all circumstances.
Trustworthiness
His (peace be upon him) trustworthiness was unrivalled. He was called “Amin”, meaning trustworthy, because he never betrayed anyone's trust. Even his enemies entrusted their deposits to him (peace be upon him), and he always discharged those trusts faithfully.
Compassion
His ﷺ compassion was not limited to human beings; he showed unmatched kindness to animals, trees and all creatures as well. He ﷺ always forbade cruelty and encouraged compassion. His ﷺ well-known saying is: "Show mercy to those on earth, and the One in heaven will show mercy to you."
Forbearance
One of the most distinctive qualities of Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ was forbearance. He ﷺ always held fast to patience and tolerance, however difficult the circumstances. Despite wars, plots and many hardships, he ﷺ never took the path of revenge, and showed justice and fairness even to his enemies.
Forgiveness and pardon
Forgiving and overlooking wrongs was an important aspect of the character of Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ. At the conquest of Makkah, when he ﷺ had gained complete mastery over his enemies, he forgave everyone and declared: "There is no blame upon you today; go, you are all free." This was a great example of his ﷺ boundless forgiveness and pardon.
Justice and fairness
He ﷺ always spoke for justice and proved by his conduct that justice and fairness are necessary in every circumstance. He ﷺ never punished anyone unjustly, and observed the principles of justice even in his personal and domestic affairs.
Generosity
Such was the generosity of Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ that he always helped others and spent whatever he had in the way of Allah. He ﷺ never made wealth or riches the purpose of life, but always cared for the needy.
Humility
Despite his ﷺ great stature, he never displayed pride or arrogance. He dealt with people with great modesty and humility, however high his achievements and standing rose.
Good character
Another important aspect of his ﷺ personality was his excellent character. He always taught his companions good conduct as well, saying: "The best among you is the one whose character is the best." Gentleness, kindness and love were always evident in his ﷺ speech and actions.
Allah the Almighty says in Surah Al-Qalam:
"And indeed, you are of a great moral character."
اور بے شک آپ ﷺ اخلاق کے بلند درجے پر فائز ہیں
خدمت خلق
حضرت محمد ﷺ نے اپنی زندگی کا ایک بڑا حصہ خدمت خلق میں گزارا۔ آپ نے ہمیشہ غریبوں، یتیموں، اور بے سہارا لوگوں کا خاص خیال رکھا اور اپنی امت کو بھی دوسروں کی خدمت کرنے کی تاکید فرمائی۔ آپ ﷺ نے فرمایا کہ “جو لوگوں کی خدمت کرتا ہے، وہ اللہ کی خدمت کرتا ہے۔
اللہ اور فرشتے نبی ﷺ پر درود بھیجتے ہیں
“إِنَّ اللَّهَ وَمَلَائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ ۚ يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا صَلُّوا عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيمًا”
بے شک اللہ اور اس کے فرشتے نبی ﷺ پر درود بھیجتے ہیں، اے ایمان والو! تم بھی ان پر درود بھیجو اور خوب سلام بھیجو۔
