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As we have already seen, there were people with varying charac-
ters and ideas that surrounded the Prophet (saas). Throughout his life,
however, he showed an interest in each and every one, warned them
about their mistakes and failings, and tried to educate them in all mat-
ters, from cleanliness to matters of faith. That compassionate, tolerant,
understanding and patient attitude of his was the means by which many
peoples' hearts warmed to Islam and developed a genuine love for the
Prophet (saas). Allah describes this pleasing attitude adopted by the
Prophet (saas) towards those around him in the Qur'an:
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The Prophet (saas) never pressured those around him to accept the
religion, nor imposed conditions on them. Instead he always used the
pleasantest ways to tell them about it.
He always supported the community of the faithful with his strong
conscience, and was a benefactor to them at all times. On account of these
traits, the Prophet (saas) is described in many verses as "your compan-
ion." (Surah Saba': 46: Surat an-Najm: 2, Surat at-Takwir: 22).
Those believers who were able to comprehend the conscientious-
ness of the Prophet (saas) regarded him as closer to them than all others,
and humbled themselves towards him. In one verse, Allah states:
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