He never interrupted when others spoke.[^9] Ibn Masud says: A person wanted to speak to the Holy Prophet (S), but began to tremble at the awe of His Eminence. The Prophet said: Take it easy. I am not a king.
Rather, I am the son of a lady who ate dried meat.[^10] Abu Dharr says: The Messenger of Allah (S) was seated among the companions when a poor man entered the assembly; but he could not recognize the Holy Prophet (S) without asking who the Prophet was.[^11] Anas says: The Messenger of Allah (S) passed by some children and greeted them. He also says: When the Holy Prophet (S) did not see one of the companions for three days, he inquired about his well-being.
If he were on a journey, he used to pray for him and if he was in town he used to go and meet him; if he was sick he paid a visit to him.[^12] Ayesha says: The Holy Prophet (S) never beat up his servants and he never hit anyone except in Holy war (Jihad).[^13] Imam Ja’far Sadiq (a.s.) said: The Messenger of Allah (S) distributed his attention equally to all his companions and looked at them for equal duration of time.[^14] As a result of the good morals and manners of the Holy Prophet (S) people were attracted to him and accepted his call as the Quran has said: فَبِمَا رَحْمَةٍ مِنَ اللَّهِ لِنْتَ لَهُمْ وَلَوْ كُنْتَ فَظّاً غَلِيظَ الْقَلْبِ لَانْفَضُّواْ مِنْ حَوْلِكَ فَاعْفُ عَنْهُمْ وَاسْتَغْفِرْ لَهُمْ وَشَاوِرْهُمْ فِى الْأَمْرِ فَإِذَا عَزَمْتَ فَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الْمُتَوَكِّلِينَ “Thus it is due to mercy from Allah that you deal with them gently, and had you been rough, hard hearted, they would certainly have dispersed from around you; pardon them therefore and ask pardon for them, and take counsel with them in the affair; so when you have decided, then place your trust in Allah; surely Allah loves those who trust.” (3:159) Behavior of the Prophet with his family members The treatment of Messenger of Allah (S) at home to his wives and children was extremely kind and friendly.
He expressed love to them, was always cheerful and good natured to them. He helped them in household chores. He was never harsh and overlooked their mistakes. He was very kind to children and even played with them. Anas says: The Messenger of Allah (S) helped the people his family members in household chores. He milked the goats, mended his shoes and did not transfer the burden of his tasks on others.