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Only Love Can Defeat Terrorism
hadiths, the great Islamic scholar Imam Ghazali sums up our
Prophet's (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) attitude
to those around him in these terms:
... Everyone thought that the Prophet (may Allah bless him
and grant him peace) honored him more. Whoever came to
him could see his face.
... He used to call his companions by their surnames with
honor and he used to give one surname who had no
surname.
... He was very affectionate and kind in dealing with the
people.
... Nobody could speak loudly in his assembly. 30
Our Prophet's (may Allah bless him and grant him
peace) love of his fellow man, his consideration and affection,
tied those around him and encouraged them to believe. His
superior example of morality is one that all Muslims should
dwell on. In one verse Allah describes the features of our
Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) that set an
example to all mankind:
A Messenger has come to you from among yourselves.
Your suffering is distressing to him; he is deeply
concerned for you; he is gentle and merciful to the
believers. (Surat at-Tawba: 128)
Love and affection, understanding and compassion are
common traits of the messengers whom Allah has sent as
leaders to the true path. In the Qur'an Allah states that the
other prophets have been honored with "loving sensitivity"
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