Muhammad's Domestic Life
The Prophet of Islam, in spite of the fact that he could afford the most luxurious life, decided to live a life of abstinence.

His wife, Aaishah, said, "We would sight three new moons in two months without lighting a fire (to cook a meal) in the Prophet's houses." She was asked, "O Aunt, what sustained you?

Muhammad's Domestic Life

" She said, "The two black things, dates and water, but the Prophet had some Ansaar neighbours (natives of Madinah) who had milk-giving she-camels and they used to send the Prophet some of its milk." (Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim (two authentic compilations of reports of the Prophet's life, his sayings, actions, approvals and disapprovals))
Sahl Ibn Sa'ad, one of the Prophet's companions, said, "The Prophet of God did not see bread made from fine flour from the time God sent him (as a Prophet) until he died." (Al-Bukhaaree and Al-Tirmidhee)
His wife, Aaishah, said, "The mattress of the Prophet, on which he slept, was made of leather stuffed with the fibre of the date-palm tree." (Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim)

'Amr Ibn Al-Harith, another of his companions, said that when the Prophet died, he left neither money nor anything else except his white riding mule, his arms,

Long before there was any prospect of success for Islam and at the outset of a long and painful era of torture, suffering, and persecution of Muhammad and his followers, he received an interesting offer. An envoy of the pagan leaders with  Utbah at its head, came to him saying, "If you want money, we will collect enough money for you so that you will be the richest one of us. If you want leadership, we will take you as our leader and never decide on any matter without your approval. If you want a kingdom, we will crown you king over us..."
Only one concession was required from Muhammad in return for that, to give up calling people to Islam and worshipping Allah alone without any partners. Wouldn't this offer be tempting to one pursuing worldly benefit? Was Muhammad hesitant when the offer was made? Did he turn it down as a bargaining strategy leaving the door open for a better offer? The following was his answer: {In the Name of God,

the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful} And he recited to Utbah the verses of the Qur'aan 41:1-38. The Following are some of these verses:
"A revelation from (God), the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful; a Book whereof the verses are explained in detail; a Qur'aan in Arabic, for people who know, giving good news and warning, yet most of them turn away, so they do not listen." (Qur'aan, 41:2-4)

  On another occasion and in response to his uncle's plea to stop calling people to Islam, Muhammad's answer was as decisive and sincere: "I swear by the name of God, O Uncle, that if they place the sun in my right-hand and the moon in my left-hand in return for giving up this matter (calling people to Islam), I will never desist until either God makes it triumph or I perish defending it."

Muhammad and His Companions
Prophet Muhammad possessed excellent human relation qualities, and these were clearly demonstrated in his relationship with his companions

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Muhammad: Who is He?!

In the Name of God, the Most-Gracious, the Most Merciful

Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam, to his admirers and foes alike, is incontestably one of the greatest and the most influential personalities in the history of mankind. The position this man occupies in the hearts of more than a quarter of the world's population makes it pertinent that every right-thinking, fair and unbiased person should learn about this man. This then brings us to the following questions: Who is Muhammad? What did he stand for? What was his mission? What are his teachings? How did he live his personal and public life? What were the political, social and cultural circumstances of the environment in which he lived? What are the opinions of his followers and others about him? And what are the legacies he left for mankind? All these and other questions are what this essay is going to answer in the briefest possible way.

Birth and Upbringing
Muhammad, son of Abdullaah was born in the year 570 AD to a noble Quraish family of Makkah known as Banu (the children of) Hashim.

His birth took place at a time when the Arabs of the Peninsula were engaged in internecine wars and living in stark darkness; darkness of idolatry, social injustice, infanticide, alcoholism and all other social and moral vices one could think of. He was born an orphan for his father died before his birth. Six years after his birth, he lost his mother. His compassionate grandfather, 'Abdul-Muttalib took care of him in the best manner any grandfather could do, but he also died two years later. His charge was then passed on to his loving uncle Abu Talib. His childhood was characterized by earnestness and modesty, and this was part of his training and preparation for later rule.

 The Prophet of Islam was raised illiterate, unable to read or write, and remained like that until his death. Among all his people, he was known as being truthful and trustworthy and as an embodiment of all noble and excellent traits.

to charity.

( Al-Bukhaaree and Musnad Ahmad)

Muhammad lived this hard life until he died although the Muslim treasury was at his disposal, the greater part of the Arabian Peninsula was Muslim before he died, and the Muslims were victorious after eighteen years of his mission. Is it possible that Muhammad might have claimed Prophet hood in order to attain status, greatness, and power? The desire to enjoy status and power is usually associated with good food, fancy clothing, monumental palaces, colorful guards, and indisputable authority. Do any of these apply to Muhammad? A few glimpses of his life may help to further answer this question.
Despite his responsibilities as a prophet, a teacher, a statesman, and a judge, Muhammad used to milk his goat, mend his clothes, repair his shoes, help with the household work, and visit the sick. He also helped his companions in digging a trench by moving sand with them. His life was an amazing model of simplicity and humility

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