Page 26 - The Prophet Muhammad (saas)

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Throughout the period of his mission, the Prophet Muhammad
(saas) experienced all manner of difficulty. Deniers and polytheists, from
among his own people, insulted him most terribly, even calling him a
magician or a madman. Others wanted to kill him and even schemed to
do so. Despite all that, the Prophet (saas) tried to teach people of all back-
grounds and cultures about the Qur'an, and therefore about proper
morality and good behavior.
As is revealed in the verses of the Qur'an, some people had not the
slightest idea of the basics of good manners, for which reason it never en-
tered their minds that they might appall someone who possessed supe-
rior morality. The Prophet (saas) displayed the greatest patience in this
circumstances, turning to Allah and asking for His help in all situations
and encouraging believers to patience and submission.
In many verses in the Qur'an, Allah advises the Prophet (saas) to be
patient despite the words of unbelievers:

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L Lord with praise before the rising of the sun and before it sets. .
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