PROPHET OF ISLAM

many unpleasant things from others. There is no other way to establish peace in society. Once the Prophet was seated at a place in Madinah, along with his Companions. During this time a funeral procession passed by. On seeing this the Prophet stood up. Seeing the Prophet stand, up, one of his Companions remarked that the funeral was that of a Jew, to this the Prophet replied, ‘Was he not a human being?’ This incident illustrates how an atmosphere of mutual love and compassion can be brought about in the world only when we consciously rise above all insidious demarcation of caste, colour and creed. Just as the Prophet did, we too must look at all men as human beings who deserve to be respected at all events. o Building one's life is not like building a child's play house. It is a matter of putting down roots, and toiling patiently ever upwards.