{"id":14407,"date":"2019-12-23T16:55:49","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T14:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ihyaauddeen.co.za\/?p=14407"},"modified":"2025-01-23T10:20:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T08:20:35","slug":"part-5-series-on-the-shamaail-the-noble-character-and-sublime-conduct-of-rasulullah-sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ihyaauddeen.co.za\/?p=14407","title":{"rendered":"Part 5 \u2013 Series on the Shamaa\u2019il (the noble character and sublime conduct) of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The manner in which Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) treated those who were harsh towards him<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Translation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hazrat Aa\u2019ishah (radhiyallahu \u2018anha) reports, \u201cBy nature, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was never obscene and indecent, and nor did he ever intentionally display obscenity and indecency (before any class of people), nor would Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) raise his voice while speaking or shout while in the market place. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) would not retaliate by treating a person badly for the wrong which he had done to him, but instead he would forgive and pardon the person for what he had done.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Commentary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some people are, by nature, obscene and indecent, while others may not be obscene and indecent by nature, but at times, indulge in indecent conversation when seated among certain people in order to please them and fit into the circle. However, in this Hadith, Hazrat Aa\u2019ishah (radhiyallahu \u2018anha) refuted both types of ill-conduct when describing the mubaarak character of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). In other words, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was always courteous and respectful in his approach and was never obscene and indecent.<\/p>\n

The words \u2018Faahish\u2019 and \u2018Tafahhush\u2019 refer to being obscene and indecent in both speech and conduct.<\/p>\n

There is no harm if a male goes into the market place to fulfill a need, but even while fulfilling his needs in this place, he should ensure that he conducts with dignity and respect. A mu\u2019min should adopt the Sunnah conduct wherever he is, whether in the musjid, the market place, in his home or in any other place, and he should never compromise his deeni values at any time.<\/p>\n

Some people conduct in an ignorant and uncultured manner in the market place. They shout or speak while raising their voices. Hence, Hazrat Aa\u2019ishah (radhiyallahu \u2018anha) deliberately mentioned the market place since this ill-conduct is most commonly found here. The Hadith does not mean that Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) would shout or raise his voice in other places besides the market place. The objective was to show that when Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was calm in the market place, then it is apparent that he was calm in other places as well.<\/p>\n

The noble character of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was such that if any wrong or injustice was done to him, he forgave the person responsible. Furthermore, in proportion to the harm done to him, he would repay the perpetrator with kindness and compassion. Even the worst enemies of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) who caused immense pain and harm to him received wholehearted forgiveness at his threshold.<\/p>\n

It was this mubaarak conduct and sublime quality of forgiveness which attracted the creation and drew their hearts towards him. Hence, at the occasion of the Conquest of Makkah, when Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) forgave the kuffaar, despite the years of oppression, tyranny and persecution which he and his Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum) suffered at their hands, the kuffaar were put to shame and immediately embraced Islam.<\/p>\n

In the Battle of Uhud, when the mubaarak tooth of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) became shaheed and his mubaarak face began to bleed through the links of the helmet penetrating his mubaarak skin, the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum) were overcome with grief and thus requested Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) to curse the kuffaar. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) responded saying, \u201cO Allah! Grant them hidaayat for they do not know!\u201d<\/p>\n

On one occasion, Hazrat Zaid bin Sa\u2019nah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), who was initially a Jewish rabbi, mentioned:<\/p>\n

There was not a sign of the prophethood of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) mentioned in the Towraat which I had not found in him, except for two signs. The first sign is that his tolerance and gentleness will overcome his anger, and the second sign is that the more one behaves foolishly towards him, the more he will forbear, tolerate and overlook the person\u2019s ignorant conduct. Hence, I resolved to test Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and waited for an opportunity. One day, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) came out of his home while Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) was with him. Just then, a Bedouin came to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and said, \u201cO Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)! My community have embraced Islam, and I told them, prior to embracing Islam, that if they become Muslims, they will receive abundant sustenance from Allah. Now we are going through such a time where drought has befallen us. I fear that they will leave Islam on account of the difficulty they are experiencing. O Rasul of Allah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)! Are you able to assist?\u201d Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) looked towards a person and asked, \u201cDo we have anything to assist?\u201d upon which he replied, \u201cWe do not have anything.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hazrat Zaid bin Sa\u2019nah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) said:<\/p>\n

I was witnessing this spectacle and I said, \u201cO Muhammed! If you wish I will advance the money, on condition that I be paid a certain amount of dates at a fixed time.\u201d Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) agreed to this and I had given eighty mithqaal of gold to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) to assist the Bedouin. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) then gave the Bedouin the money and instructed him to spend it justly on his people and assist them. When two or three days were left for the due date for me to receive the dates, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was seated near a well, after returning with the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum) from a funeral. Among the Sahaabah present with Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) were Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) and Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu). I came to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and took hold of the kurta and shawl of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and sternly and disrespectfully said, \u201cO Muhammed! It seems that you do not want to pay my debt! I swear by Allah that I know all the children of Abdul Muttalib very well. You all are known for procrastinating in settling your debts!\u201d<\/p>\n

Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) looked at me in anger in said, \u201cO enemy of Allah! What are you saying? I swear by Allah that if I did not fear (the presence of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)), I would have severed your head!\u201d Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) looked at me very calmly. Thereafter, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) addressed Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) with a smile on his face saying, \u201cO Umar! This person and I are in need of a better conduct from you. You should have advised me to ensure that I settle my debts on time, and you should have advised him to request payment in a polite manner.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) thereafter said to Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), \u201cTake him and fulfill his rights, and give him an additional twenty saa\u2019 of dates for speaking to him in such a manner.\u201d Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) took me and paid me in full, and gave me an additional amount of twenty saa. I was surprised and asked Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), \u201cWhy are you giving me an additional amount, over and bove the twenty saa\u2019?\u201d Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) replied, \u201cThis is the command of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). He instructed me to give you this additional amount in lieu of the harsh treatment which you received from me.\u201d<\/p>\n

I then asked Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), \u201cO Umar! Do you know who I am?\u201d Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) replied, \u201cNo.\u201d I replied, \u201cI am Zaid bin Sa\u2019nah?\u201d Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) asked, \u201cThe learned scholar of the Jews?\u201d I replied, \u201cYes, I am that very same person.\u201d Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) then said, \u201cBeing a man of such learning, why did you conduct in such a manner before Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)?\u201d I replied, \u201cI had witnessed all the signs of prophethood in him, with the exception of two signs. I was unable to verify these two signs without testing him. The first sign is that his tolerance and gentleness supersedes his anger, and the second sign is that the more one behaves foolishly towards him, the more he will forbear, tolerate and overlook the person\u2019s ignorant conduct. Now that I have verified these two signs as well, I make you a witness that I am embracing Islam. I give half of my wealth in charity to Muhammed (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) to spend on his ummah.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hazrat Zaid (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) thereafter returned to the presence of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) where he accepted Islam. Later, he participated in many battles and was martyred in the Battle of Tabook. (Majma\u2019uzawaaid #13898)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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