An Example of Noble Character

interest. Without such a person, unity among people cannot be achieved. 2. The leader must be considerate of others. He should ensure that all parties feel included and that the benefits of unity are shared. A successful leader lives among the people as one of them, treating everyone with humility and fairness. His heart should be filled with goodwill for all. Though he leads, he considers himself equal to others. This is what defines a true leader. SERIOUSNESS IS THE KEY The Quran states. “You have indeed in the Prophet of God a good example for those of you who look to God and the Last Day, and remember God always. (33:21) In this verse, the Prophet of Islam is described as the best example for people. At first glance, this example appears to be available in written form—in the Quran, Hadith, and biographies of the Prophet. But the verse does not say that anyone who reads these books will automatically find in them a model to follow. Rather, it says that this example— which is the best in every respect—will be discovered only by the one who fears God, is concerned about the Afterlife, and remembers God abundantly. Why is that so? Because the Prophet’s example as recorded in books is not a formula of mathematical certainty. For instance, if a book states that two plus two equals four,