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The Superb Morality of the Prophet (saas)
as Related in the Qur'an
Despite the two-faced behavior of those who opposed him, the
Prophet (saas) spoke to them in terms that would enable them to see the
truth and which would work on their consciences. One verse reads:
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It was of course a heavy responsibility to give advice to his ene-
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Allah, who knows that faith is a gift from Him, and fears Allah alone, and
not anyone else, Allah will provide assistance and support.
In several verses of the Qur'an, Allah reveals that He has sent mes-
sengers in order to turn those who have strayed back to the true path, to
purify them, and to teach them the holy verses. As we have seen above,
throughout his life, the Prophet (saas) persevered in the responsibility
that Allah had laid on him with great patience, fortitude and determina-
tion. Even in the final sermon that he gave, very shortly before dying, he
continued to teach and instruct Muslims.
Allah sets out these beautiful responsibilities in a number of verses:
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