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The Exemplary Life of the Prophet (saas)

him literally a father to the people. Everyone was equal in his
sight." 152

"He was always cheerful, gentle and mild." 153
"He was the softest and most kind of all people..." 154

The Prophet (saas) also advised his companions to smile, and said:
"Don't entertain the people with your wealth, but entertain them
with smiling face and good conduct." 155
"Allah loves the simple and those having smiling countenance." 156

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The Prophet (saas) took the greatest interest in the Muslims around
him. He kept a close eye on the faith, behavior, cleanliness, happiness and
health of each one of them. He noticed what each one lacked and needed, and
ensured that they were provided for. In every conversation he had with
them, he was pleasant towards them and won their love. When his compan-
ions left him, they would be full of joy and contentment.
Ali (ra), one of the closest of those to him, describes his relations with
his companions and the atmosphere during their talks:
"His hand of charity was spread to its utmost and his tongue was
the most truthful. His conduct was the most modest. Awe struck
one who saw him first. Whoever mixed with him loved him. One
who praised him said: I have never seen like him before and after
him. Once a man begged something of the Prophet (saas) and it was
given to him." 157
"He would take an interest in everyone he sat with, and gave no im-
pression of treating anyone differently. He was always patient with
those sitting with him or keeping him standing, and would never
leave that person until that person moved away from him." 158
"He missed his companions, and asked after them (when he could
not see them). He would ask how people were, and how their busi-
nesses were faring. He would call beautiful things beautiful, and
ugly things ugly." 159
"He was always in favor of honest men, and would receive no-one
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