Outstanding Qualities of

the Holy Prophet ‫ﷺ‬

Qualities of the Holy Prophet (SAW)
1) Kindness
2) Forgiveness
3) Humility
4) Fulfillment of promise
5) Trustworthiness
6) Sacrifice
7) Generosity
8) Justice
1. He (SAW) was truly a man of consideration, asking
for nothing in return even in the early life of
Muhammad (SAW). A Man of Mercy: Prophet
Muhammad (SAW) was a man who cared for the
weak, supported women and stood for everyone
who was in need we can say that He (SAW) was a
man who embraces mercy.

2. The Holy Quran says , : “Surely there has come to

you a Messenger from among yourself . Heavy
upon him is your suffering & he ardently desire
your welfare . To the believers he is most kind &
merciful”(9:128)
I. This mercy and forgiveness is clearly demonstrated in the fact that the
Prophet (may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him) never took
revenge on anyone for personal reasons and always forgave even his
staunch enemies. Ayesha said that the Prophet never took revenge on
his own behalf on anyone.

II. Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon
him, said, “Be merciful to others, and you will receive mercy. Forgive
others, and Allah will forgive you.”
i. He forbade people from standing up in his presence or
from kneeling down to him in respect. He lived in a
simple house and ate simple food. Despite being a
Prophet and a person of significant following, he
never used his influence to live a life of ease. He lived
a life not of affluence but of humility and modesty.
ii. 'Iyad ibn Himar reported: The Messenger of Allah
(peace be upon him), said, “Verily, Allah has revealed
to me that you must be humble towards one another,
so that no one oppresses another or boasts to
another.”
1. Both before and after he was appointed as a prophet,
when it came to fulfilling promises he (peace and
blessings be upon him and his family) held a high position
and a well-deserved station. He would fulfill his promises
under all circumstances, whether they were made to
friends or enemies.
2. In various places in the Holy Qur'an we find that fulfilling
a promise has been made obligatory and highly
emphasised. For example, “and fulfill the promise, surely
(every) promise shall be questioned about.” (Surah al-
'Isra', 17:34).
The Prophet Muhammad was a perfect example of
an honest, just, merciful, compassionate, truthful, and brave
human being. Though he was a man, he was far removed
from all evil characteristics and strove solely for the sake of
God and His reward in the Hereafter.

Based on Al Qasas Surah, Allah says: “One of the women

said, "O my father, hire him. Indeed, the best one you can
hire is the strong and the trustworthy.”(Surah Al Qasas,
28:26).
The spirit of sacrificed is most prominent in
the character of the Holy Prophet (SAW).If
he possessed anything that someone else
needed , he would part with it at once ,
although he might himself have real need
of it.
My prayers, my sacrifice, my life and my
death, are for Allah the Lord of the
worlds. This statement was made by the
Holy Prophet (s) to declare his complete
sincerity. All he did was only for Allah.
Prophet (SAW) charity was of various kinds. Sometimes he
gave a gift; sometimes he borrowed something and repaid
it generously; sometimes he bought a thing and paid more
than the price to the seller; and sometimes he gave charity.
He accepted gifts from other people but always gave more
gifts in return for them.
What Quranic verses say about generosity?
In surah two, verse thirty-three Allah says: “And be
steadfast in prayer; practice regular charity, and bow
down your heads with those who bow down (in worship)”.
From the Qur'an we learn that giving is simply worth “the
reward with their Lord: on them shall be no fear, nor shall
they grieve” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:274).
I. Justice was one of the characteristics of the
Prophet, that he was brought up on. His justice
included those who were close to him and those
who were far from him, his friends and enemies,
believers and disbelievers, alike. His justice
extended to animals as well.
II. Surah 5: Verse 8. In another surah Muhammad,
peace be upon him, is ordained by Allah to
proclaim:(ُ‫ َو ُأ ِم ْر ُت ِ َِل ْع ِد َل بَ ْي َن ُكم‬And I am commanded to
establish justice between you).
Life of the Holy Prophet (SAW)
as the Model of Excellence
Life of the Holy Prophet (SAW) as the Model of Excellence
1.Treatment with children
2.Behaviour toward enemies
3.Treatment with Animals
4.Treatment towards Non-Muslim
5.Status of Women as daughters
6.Status of Women as Wives
7.Status of Women as Mothers
 The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is the model for the whole of
humankind. His attitude towards children was always compassionate and merciful.
Being fond of children, Prophet Muhammad showed great interest in playing with
them.
 The Prophet (saw) said: “Your children have the right of receiving equal treatment, as
you have the right that they should honor you.” (Abu Dawoud).
 The Holy Prophet, as head of the Muslim state of
Medinah, always treated his enemies, including
Jews and unbelievers, with justice and equity.

 Book 19, Number 4313: It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira
that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said : Do not desire an
encounter with the enemy; but when you encounter them, be firm.
a) He also treated the environment and animals with respect and mercy. He taught his
followers that because animals were part of God's creation they should be treated
with dignity and due care. The traditions of Prophet Muhammad remind us that
humankind was put on this earth to be the custodian of God's creation.
b) The Holy Qur'an says: “We sent you not, but as mercy for all creatures.” (Surah: Al-
Anbiya, Verse No. 107). The Prophet preached to people to show kindness not only to
each other but also to all living beings. He forbade any form of cruelty to animals.
 Islam does not permit the rulers of the Islamic state to detain or
arrest a non-Muslim citizen unless he actually breaks the law of the
land. Islam grants and protects the right to education and property
and profession to its non-Muslim minorities in accordance with
their own belief system.

In the Quran, Allah says: “Allah forbids you not, with regards to
those who do not fight you for your faith, nor drive you out of your
homes, that you should deal kindly (tabarruhum - birr) and justly
(tuqsitu – qist) with them.”
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It's important that we treat our sons and our
daughters equally. In actuality, we should realize
that our daughters are our keys to Jannah. Because
the Prophet (pbuh) as I mentioned, said that
whoever has a daughter and raises her well, marries
her off to a good family, teaches her Islam and raises
her.
 The daughter has a responsibility or duty to cover
herself properly to live safely in society. She must
maintain her dignity and that of her family. She
must take care of her family. She must be loyal to
her husband after getting married.
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In Islam a woman is a completely independent
personality. She can make any contract or bequest in
her own name. She is entitled to inherit in her
position as mother, as wife, as sister and as daughter.
She has perfect liberty to choose her husband.

Hadith Sahih Bukhari (9:89:252) states that a man
is expected to be the “guardian of [his] family,”
whereas a woman is expected to be the “guardian of
her husband's home and his children.”
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God does not leave a mother's efforts unnoticed. In Islam, there is an understanding, that Paradise lies at the feet of the mother. One way to attain
Paradise in the after-life is by being good and taking care of the mother.
• Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet said: "One who makes efforts (to help) the widow or a poor person is like a mujahid (warrior) in the path of
Allah, or like one who stands up for prayers in the night and fasts in the day." Woman as mother commands great respect in Islam.