Foreword

According to ‘A’ishah, the Prophet never gave others tasks which were beyond their capabilities. HADITH OF AL-BUKHARI. 152 According to ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr ibn aI-’As, the Prophet was never seen to eat while reclining on a pillow. And no one had seen even two men walking behind him at any time. HADITH OF ABU DAWUD. 153 ‘A’ishah said that she had never seen the Prophet show off his palate. He used just to smile. HADITH OF AL-BUKHARI AND MUSLIM.