You have an excellent model in the Messenger of Allah, for all who put their hope in Allah and the Last Day and remember Allah much. (Surat al-Ahzab: 21)
Today March 14, 2010, I decided to write an article on the values and ethics of Prophet Muhammad (SAAW-Peace be upon him). Prophet Muhammad (SAAW-Peace be upon him) was real role model for us as far as ethics, moral principles, values, behavior and attributes are concerned. These days very few muslims follow his conduct. Prophet Muhammad (saaw-pbuh) possessed numerous virtues. Some of them are discussed in this article.
Prophet Muhammad (saaw-pbuh) was the most kind and compassionate to people. The Prophet Muhammad (saaw-pbuh) was a thoughtful man. He was full of love and understanding. He took interest in the physical and spiritual problems of all people around him. These features of the Prophet Muhammad (saaw-pbuh) are an example for all of humanity. The Prophet Muhammad (saaw-pbuh) was very kind and polite. Some of those who surrounded the Prophet Muhammad (saaw-pbuh) were ill-mannered and brute. They were thoughtless and cruel people. The Prophet Muhammad (saaw-pbuh) was very kind, polite and civilized. The prophet treated such people with the greatest tolerance and patience.
His gentleness made him an excellent example for all believers People especially Muslims need to try to imitate the behavior and the ethics of the Prophet Muhammad (saaw-pbuh). Those Muslims who follow the way of the Prophet Muhammad (saaw-pbuh) need to give foremost importance to their values, behavior and qualities, and to invite others to adopt that same values, behavior and qualities. The Prophet Muhammad (saaw-pbuh) displayed great tolerance to people around him. Throughout his life; however, he showed an interest in reforming people’s mistakes and tried to educate them in all matters.
Prophet Muhammad (saaw-pbuh) displayed great justice. He asked people to show tolerant attitude towards other religions, languages, races and tribes. He asked his follower not to discriminate between rich and poor, and treat everybody equally; Allah’s Messenger Prophet Muhammad (saaw-pbuh) is a great example to all of mankind. Prophet Muhammad (saaw-pbuh) taught to give great importance to external cleanliness Similarly he taught purity of heart and values, behavior and qualities. The prophet emphasized great value to the cleanliness of their bodies, clothes, homes and the food they eat. He asked muslims to keep their hair, hands, face and body clean. Prophet Muhammad (saaw-pbuh) was the best example of these characteristics.
Ramadan, a month of fasting, is considered great holy month in Muslims. People become very good Muslims in this month by fasting and praying. I noted in Tajpura that mosques are filled with prayers. They fast and reach to mosques early in the morning.
Here I want to tell that people deeds, behavior and conduct are more important than fasting. My statement is verified by the versus of holy Quran and saying of Holy prophet.
Muslims should consider this month an opportunity for noble deeds. People must show patience and tolerance. People should leave all types of crimes and sins like murders, terrorism, thefts, bribery, coercion, and exploitation. They should leave harassment and behave in best of manners. Such people will go to heaven who respect and regard this holy month by improving their deeds and behavior. Unfortunately, use of obscene abusive language is part of street culture and general conversation of the people of Lahore. Foul mouthed people call names as part of their language and general conversation. Name callers use obscene language in order to terrify others. Unfortunately, name callers are considered powerful people. Often such people call names to other people in their absence. However, civilized and educated people use better language. I witnessed better language in people conversation in other parts of country like Tarbela Dam, and Islamabad. I never used obscene or abusive language during my life.
Other bad thing is this that many people never return money once they take for any purpose. It is even worse crime and exploitation. Such attitude is diminishing faith and trust in humanity.
These days there are few society reform institutions. Good and noble people and intellectuals have little power and time to reform society. Media, press, school, colleges, universities and academies should play their role in reforming Pakistani society. Educational institutions should provide education of ethics and civilized behavior to their students.
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