MUHAMMAD THE IDEAL CHARACTER

~ 25 ~ how people who injured their Prophet were ever to find salvation. This observation was displeasing to God and Gabriel was sent with the revelation: “You have no authority over matters. It is for God to guide them to repentance for their conduct and to punish them as oppressors.” This admonition was enough to make the Prophet’s anger subside. Wiping away the blood which was gushing from his wounds, he prayed for the people: “O God! Forgive my people for they know not what they do!” Such incidents abound in the traditions of the Prophet which have been handed down to posterity. They demonstrate the exemplary qualities of his exalted character, at the same time showing that man is unconditionally God’s servant, and must remain so at all times and in all circumstances. The relationship of God and man is that which is ideally based on man’s constant fear of God and his awareness of the Hereafter. Every single thing in the universe should serve to remind him of God. He should recognize his signs in every particle that exists. In all worldly matters he should never forget that God is the final arbiter. Fear of hell should