The Prophet Of Mercy

THE PROPHET OF MERCY T he Prophet of Islam has been described in the Quran (21:107) as Rahmatul-lil-Aalameen (mercy to all mankind). In another verse, the Quran says: You have indeed in the Prophet of God a good example. (33:21) From this, we understand that the Prophet of Islam was not only a mercy in his own self but also the best example of merciful and kind behaviour. He gave us a guide of mercy through the Quran and Hadith. Along with that, he also showed the best practical example by living a life full of mercy. In his words, he was the Prophet of Mercy, and in his actions, too, he was the Prophet of Mercy. There are two levels of mercy and kindness. One is to show kindness in normal and peaceful situations. The second is to remain kind even in difficult and harsh situations. Being merciful in such tough conditions means that even when others treat him badly, you still behave