The man had already realized his mistake and he apologized...

The man had already realized his mistake and he apologized to both the Prophet (s.a.w.w.) and the poor man offering the latter half of his wealth in compensation. The poor man accepted his apology but rejected his money. When asked for his reason, he replied: "I fear that by becoming rich I too will behave the way this man did I so not want his money." 3. Forgiveness Overlooking the mistakes of others and forgiving them was a great quality of our Holy Prophet (s.a.w.w.).

He would forgiven not only his friends and Believers but also others who had shown him no kindness. When he conquered Mecca and entered the city as its ruler, the people were sure that he would take revenge for all the hardships he had suffered at their hands. Yet he stood in front of them and asked them, " What do you expect from me?" The people knew they were at his mercy and replied, "Nothing except goodness. You are our generous brother and the son of a great brother of ours.

Power is in your hands and it is for you to decide how to deal with us." Hearing this the Prophet (s.a.w.w.) was greatly moved and he wept, telling them, "I say to you what my brother Yusuf said to his brothers: 'Go I set you free'." Many Meccan's accepted Islam after this because they were so impressed by the values and compassion its leader practiced.

The Prophet (s.a.w.w.) was so kind and forgiving that after he experience the grief caused by the Mushrikeen when they trampled the body of his uncle Hamza in Ohad, he ordered that no Muslim should treat the body of an enemy in the same manner and cause them the same pain. In matters of Islam, the Prophet (s.a.w.w.) excused only those who repented sincerely and changed their ways and to these he showed great forgiveness and gave them hope to expect the same from their Lord. 4.

Dealing with people Although he had come as a guide, mentor and teacher to the people, the Prophet (s.a.w.w.) never created any barriers between himself and them. One would expect that being their leader and King, he had every opportunity to keep himself aloof and surround himself with guards and servants but this was not in his character. As he preached equality to all, he practiced it himself.

When people would visit him, he would sit with them and spend time talking to them not only about religion, but also about their lives. Offering encouragement, sympathy and advice, he gained the love of the general public so that they constantly turned to him for comfort.