The Character Of The Prophet

the wealthiest individuals in Madinah. Just a day earlier, he had confronted the Prophet over a few gold coins, but now—so profoundly touched by the Prophet’s noble character—he brought all his wealth before him and said, “You may spend it however you wish”. (Dala’il alNubuwwah by Al-Bayhaqi, Vol. 6, pp. 280–281) Abdullah ibn Abi al-Hamsa narrates that once he made a business deal with the Prophet. The deal was not completed, and he asked the Prophet to wait while he went home. However, once home, he became so busy that he forgot his promise. After three days, he remembered and returned to that place—only to find the Prophet still waiting. He said, “You gave me a lot of trouble. I’ve been waiting for you here for three days.” (Sunan Abi Dawud, Hadith No. 4996) Such actions are so powerful that even the hardest-hearted people cannot remain unmoved. Aisha once narrated that a group of Jews came to meet the Prophet. They greeted him with the words, “As-saamu Alaikum” (death be upon you). Aisha couldn’t stay silent. She responded, “May you be destroyed, and may God’s curse be upon you.” When the Prophet heard this, he stopped her and said, “God loves kindness in everything.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 6024) Truly, to win over an enemy’s heart, there is no weapon better than kind words. One can guard against physical