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The Prophet Muhammad (saas)

else. They would come to his side for a short time, and when they left,
they would leave as their hearts satisfied. They left his side as living

proofs and guides." 160
"He was patient in the face of extreme or illogical behavior from
strangers. They would sometimes grow angry, and he would calm

them, saying, 'Guide them when you see anyone like that.'" 161
"He would never interrupt, but would always wait for people to fin-
ish." 162

"… He always spoke words that would cause people to love another
and come together. He would never frighten or chase them away. He
attached great importance to the leaders of all tribes, and was hos-
pitable towards them…" 163

His grandson Hassan (ra) has this to say about the Prophet (saas):

"His looks were very meaningful … He spoke briefly and to the
point. There was nothing unnecessary in his words, and nothing
lacking." 164

"He spoke in the same way to leading notables or ordinary people.
He concealed nothing from them..." 165

This is how Abu Zar (ra) describes the Prophet (saas)'s most affection-
ateness towards his companions:

"I came to him (the Prophet (saas)) and found him sitting on a cot.
He got up from it and embraced me. This shows that embracing is
good." 166

Abu Huraira (ra) describes the Prophet Muhammad (saas)'s considera-
tion and humaneness:

"The Prophet (saas) did not withdraw his hand from another till the
latter withdrew his own hand." 167

The Prophet (saas) also took the greatest interest in his companions'
health. He advised the thin among them to put on weight, and the overweight

among them to go on a diet and be careful what they ate. 168

In some cases of sickness, he would advise his companions to take a
drink made out of honey. 169

Abu Huraira (ra) apparently fainted one day, and the Prophet (saas)

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