Quotes on the Love for the Messenger
Numerous sayings and accounts from the honorable companions exhibit their profound love for the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him. Below are some notable examples:
- It has been narrated by Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) that during the illness of the Prophet, during which he passed away, Abu Bakr would lead them in prayer. On that Monday, while they were in rows for prayer, the Prophet, peace be upon him, lifted the curtain of his chamber and looked at them while standing, his face resembling a page of the Qur’an. Then he smiled and laughed, prompting us to almost lose our composure due to the joy of seeing him.
- In another narration, Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) stated that when the face of the Prophet, peace be upon him, became visible, there was no sight more delightful to us than his face at that moment.
- Amr ibn al-‘As (may Allah be pleased with him) expressed, “There was no one more beloved to me than the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, nor anyone whom I revered more. I could not bear to fill my eyes with his sight out of respect for him. If I were asked to describe him, I would not be able to do so because I never filled my eyes with his sight. Were I to die in that state, I would hope to be among the people of Paradise.”
- Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) was asked about their love for the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, and he replied, “He was indeed more beloved to us than our wealth, our children, our parents, and even the cool water during thirst.”
Quotes on the Character of the Messenger
Numerous accounts from the companions highlight the noble character of the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him. Here are some of those reflections:
- Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) stated, “The Prophet, peace be upon him, was the best among people in character.”
- Lady Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) mentioned, “The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, never struck anything with his hand, not a woman nor a servant, except when he was engaged in Jihad for the sake of Allah. He never took revenge for a personal grievance, but if any of Allah’s prohibitions were violated, he would take revenge for Allah, the Exalted.”
- When asked about the character of the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) replied, “His character was the Qur’an.”
Quotes on the Generosity of the Messenger
Many accounts shed light on the generosity of the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him. Consider the following examples:
- Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with both of them) stated, “The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, was the most generous of people, and he was most generous during Ramadan when he would meet with Gabriel, who would come to him every night of Ramadan to discuss the Qur’an. Truly, the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, was more generous with goodness than the unleashed wind.”
- Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) noted, “The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, was never asked about a thing related to Islam except that he would give it. Once a man came to him, and he gave him sheep between two mountains. The man returned to his people and said, ‘O my people, accept Islam. For indeed Muhammad gives gifts without the fear of poverty.’
Quotes on the Description of the Messenger
There are many accounts from the companions that describe the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him. Here are some notable descriptions:
- Al-Bara’ ibn Azib (may Allah be pleased with him) remarked, “The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, was the most handsome of people in appearance and physique; he was neither excessively tall nor excessively short.”
- Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) further described, “The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, was of medium height, neither very tall nor very short, not completely white, not of dark complexion, not with tightly curled hair, nor with straight hair.”