Whatever aspect of life we look at or whichever dimension of the life of the Holy

Prophet(saw) we try to explore, we find strength and nobility of character and serenity
or inner-calm, which comes with communion with God in the fullest sense. Nobility,
generosity and magnanimity of the Holy Prophet(saw) shows itself most of all in charity
and kindness to all men and more generally to all beings. There was no narrowness or
pettiness in the soul of the Holy Prophet(saw) and no limitation in giving of himself to
others. His blessed life is full of examples that have kept generations of Muslims
inspired.When the Quraish (dominant tribe in Makkah at the time) doubled and
redoubled their injuries to the Holy Prophet(saw) and his followers, he undertook a trip,
alone, to the city of Ta’if where after calling them to Islam he sought the support of the
tribe of Thaqif. His words to worship One God caused a storm of anger. They drove him
from the city and the rabble and slaves followed him, hooting and pelting him with
stones until the evening.Wounded and footsore, bleeding and weary, the Holy
Prophet(saw) took shelter under the shades of some palm trees.Imagine the plight of a
person who has been persecuted all day, famished, hungry, thirsty and unprotected,
sitting exposed under a palm tree. Did he seek revenge? Did he pray to Allah to destroy
the city of Ta’if? He did none of these things. Instead, the Holy Prophet(saw) raised his
hands towards heaven and cried out:“O Lord, I make my complaint to Thee out of my
feebleness. I am insignificant in the eyes of men. O Thou Most Merciful! Lord of the
weak! Thou art my Lord! Do not forsake me! Leave me not a prey to strangers nor to my
enemies! If Thou art not offended, I am safe. I seek refuge in the Light of Thy
countenance, by which all darkness is dispelled and peace comes here and hereafter.
Let not Thy anger descend on me! Solve my problems as it pleases Thee. There is no
power, no help but in Thee.”The love that the Holy Prophet(saw) gave to humanity and
his kindness towards all the creations of Allah, make it obligatory upon all Muslims to
feel gratitude and love for him.

Submitted By:
Muhammad Shahbaz
Roll no: ​22