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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Islamic Culture and Religious Studies Book -4 Lesson 13 : Akhalaq of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.w.) Part Ii We studied some of the examples of personal good habits that the Prophet (s.a.w.w.) propagated; let us now discuss morals that he had on a social level i.e. in relation to others. B. Social Morals Politeness and Loyalty The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.w.) paid great attention in the way he spoke and dealt with other people.

He would maintain good relations with all and never forget a friend or anyone who had shown him kindness. During his stay in Medina, there was a lady who used to sweep the mosque and keep it clean. She was there every day and slept in the mosque at night. On day, the Prophet (s.a.w.w.) passed by and did not see her. Asking where she was, he was told that she had died and been buried already.

(s.a.w.w.) was extremely saddened that no one had told him the news and he immediately made his way to the graveyard where he prayed at her grave and asked Allah (S.W.T.) to pardon her sins. His appreciation of her efforts show us that even if we do not people personally, we should still understand how they affect our lives and be grateful for them. In another incident, Halima, the Prophet (s.a.w.w.)'s foster mother came to meet him many years after he had left her care.

When the Prophet (s.a.w.w.) saw her approach, he quickly stood up and spread his cloak for her to walk upon and sit. After showing her great respect, he asked her how she was and when she explained that she and her village were experiencing great drought and famine, the Prophet (s.a.w.w.) organized for plenty of food to be taken back with her so that it may ease the burden of the people. This affection is what made him so endearing to people.

They knew that he would nor forget or ignore them once he had befriended them. 2. Humility The humility of the Prophet (s.a.w.w.) was so great that Abu Dhar says when strangers would come to visit him, they would not be able to tell him apart from the ordinary people and ask " Which one is Muhammad?" A famous story about humility is one of the poor and rich man who lived in Medina. Once the poor man came to visit the Prophet (s.a.w.w.) and sat amongst the group around him.

He happened to take a place near a rich man who instinctively moved his fine clothes out of the way. The Prophet (s.a.w.w.) was not pleased by this action and asked the rich man for its reason.