CH18 character and attributes p2 Flashcards
List some of the noble attributes of the messenger of Allah.
tolerance, forbearance, mercy, compassion, justice, equity, bravery, trustworthiness, contentment, soft speaking, asceticism, simplicity, modesty, and many more
Describe some instances which show the forbearance of Muhammad Peace be Upon him.
Sayyiduna Zayd ibn Sana was a Jewish scholar before accepting Islam. He tested the messenger for 2 characteristics which were that his forbearance overcame his anger and that extreme ignorance only increased his forbearance. Zayd went to the messenger before his date of delivery and acted angry towards the messenger by grabbing him and shouting at him. Muhammad only smiled and gave him his dates early as well as a little extra. Thereafter ibn Sana embraced Islam.
When Zaynab ibn Harith, a Jewish resident of Khaybar tried to poison him, he did not take retribution.
A kafir who intended to assassinate him was captured and bought before him. Muhammad let him leave unharmed.
Narrate an event that shows the humility of the blessed prophet.
Sayyiduna Aaishah narrates that sometimes the messenger would ask his attendant to sit with him on the ride, unlike the custom which was to have him walk.
It was narrated that once the messenger of Allah left his house whilst holding a staff. The companions stood for him out of respect but he told them not to stand up out of humility.
Describe events which show how the messenger interacts with others.
Sayyiduna Anas relates that he stayed in the company of the messenger for over 10 years but not once did he say uff, or reprimand.
Sayyiduna Aaishah related that there was no one more principled in companionship with family manners than the proper. Whenever he was called on he would reply by saying labbayk.
He would be the first to greet whenever he met someone. He would spread out his garment and offer his cushion to the visitor. He did not stop a conversation with anyone until it petered out and only then would he stop it or get up.
Describe the modesty and justice of the messenger of Allah.
It has been narrated that the messenger was more shy than an unmarried young girl and he was never seen fully undressed due to his modest nature.
The messenger always fulfilled his promises. Once he made a commercial transaction with someone. That person forgot and remembered only 3 days later. Upon his return to the meeting point, he found the messenger in the same spot.
Prior to his prophethood, a woman committed theft and the people asked him what to do. He decided that her hand must be cut. The people sent Sayyiduna Usama to the court on her behalf but the prophet was steadfast in his decision. He announced that even if Fatima committed theft, he would cut her hand.
Describe events relating to the dignity and lack of attachment to the Dunya of Muhammad peace be upon him.
Sayyiduna Aishah narrates that the messager spoke in such a dignified and slow manner that if one wanted to count his words, he could do so.
Both the messenger himself and the ahl ul bayt would suffice on dates and water only and would go for an entire month without kindling the fire. They never ate their fill of barely for 3 consecutive days.
The messenger would sleep on a leather mat, sometimes a mat filled with date palm fibre, and sometimes on the ground so that he could wake up for worship during the night.
Describe the courage, bravery, and strength of the messenger of Allah.
Sayyiduna Ali stated that whenever the heat of battle intensified, the companions would seek refuge behind the messenger as there was no one closer to the enemy than he. He was the bravest man during the battle of Badr.
The physical strength of Muhammad was a miracle. Once whilst building a trench he was able to turn a boulder which no one could move to dust with one strike.
The messenger was able to defeat the skilled wrestler Rukanah 3 times, after which Rukana accepted Islam. Yazid ibn Rukanah also challenged the messenger 3 times, promising 100 goats each time. After this, he believed in Muhammad and accepted Islam. Similarly, Abu al Aswad who was known for his strength also embraced Islam after being defeated by the messenger.
Describe the generosity of Prophet Muhammad.
It is narrated that the messenger of Allah was more generous than the swift blowing breeze. It is narrated by Sayyiduna Jabir that the messenger only said no in tashuhhud. He never declined a request.
How many blessed names did Muhammad possess?
Some scholars have the opinion that he has 99, others that he had 300, and others that it would amount to 1000. there is a famous Arabic proverb that “an abundance of names reflects the nobility of the named”. His Quranic names are Muhammad and Ahmed. His other names include Imam al nabiyeen, Sayyidul Murasleen, and al Aqib.
The most famous kuniyah of his is Abu al Qasim.
List some prophetic medicines and their benefits.
It is a hadith of the prophet “Make use of medicine as Allah has created a cure for every illness except one” “senility”.
Kuhl al ithmid- strengthens eyesight and boosts eyelash growth
henna- the messenger would apply henna to pricks
black seed-cure for every disease except death
Honey- cure for abdominal illnesses and other major illnesses
vinegar- no house containing it will be poor and the condiment of prophets
olive oil- it comes from a blessed tree so should be eaten and applied
musammin- cucumbers with ripened dates for good health
asha- do not omit the evening meal because it makes the abdomen weak
possibly harmful foods- when ill be careful of what you consume
dry ginger- the king of Byzantium sent this gift and it was distributed amongst the companions
aajwah dates- is from Jannah and is an effective cure for insanity and poison
truffles- its water cures the eye
senna- a laxative
sannut- relives the bowels as a laxative
poison- is prohibited to use as medicine
fat from beduin sheep tail- cures sciatica
Plague is a form of punishment. Alcohol can not be consumed as medicine. A person who rates a patient must be qualified. Fever expiates sins. Water is a cure for it.
Describe some prophetic supplications.
In many places in the glorious quran Allah tells his servants to supplicate to him. For example, in surah mumin it is stated “supplicate to me I shall accept your supplication”. In al tirmidi it is stated that supplication is the essence of worship.
There are supplications for:
-safety from calamities
-before sleep
-when awakening at night
-when leaving home
-when entering the marketplace
-when returning from a journey
-when setting up camp
-in times of difficulty
- when seeing another person in distress
-when bidding farewell to someone
-after eating
-at the time of a storm
-during thunder and lightning
-when fearing harm from people
-for relief of debt
-at the time of jummah
-upon hearing a rooster
-upon hearing a donkey
-for passage to paradise
-for forgiveness
-for curing illness
- to receive change for the better
