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Live like the Prophet, Love like the Prophet
(Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)

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Does this ahadith not suit those Muslims that you know, who are on non-speaking terms with their friends and family? The things this man was saying to the Prophet (saw), seem so similar to the conflicts faced within families and friends today. 'He' keeps in touch, but they cut him off. 'He' treats them well, but they abuse him. 'He' is patient and kind towards them, but they insult him. So what advice did the Prophet Muhammad (saw), give to this man?

He said, "If you are as you say, then it is as if you are putting hot dust in their mouths. Allah (swt) will continue to support you, as long as you continue to do that."

What does this mean? What is the Prophet (saw) telling us here? He is saying that by you being nice to those people, they are being punished at the same time and Allah (swt) is supporting you! Meaning you are getting extra reward for it. So why would you get angry with relatives who aren't nice to you? You should thank them. Because you are getting extra rewards as long as you continue to be nice to them.

The Prophet Muhammad (saw) has said to us, "O people, just as you regard this month, this day, this city (meaning Mecca) as sacred, so regard the life and property of every Muslim, as a sacred trust."

We must love one another and promote love amongst each other. This is what our Prophet has asked of us and this is what will make our Lord happy. Insh'Allah.

The Prophet (saw) was a very loving person. He loved his wives, he loved his companions and as well as many other things, he also loved all the little children.

Once, Anas (ra) passed by some children and greeted them with salam. He then said, "The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to do that."

Even though the young people are required to give salam to the older people, the Prophet (saw) and his companions, sometimes gave salam to the children first.

The amount of love the Prophet (saw) carried in his heart for children is clearly identified in many hadiths.

Once, the Prophet (saw) prayed, whilst carrying his grand daughter on his shoulders. When he wanted to bow down for ruku, he put her down, and when he stood up, he lifted her up again. Why did the Prophet (saw) do this? Because he knows! He knows that playing is a part of a child's life and it makes them happy. And so he did not want to disturb his grand daughter whilst she was playing on his back.

The Prophet (saw) said, "He is not one of us, who does not show compassion to our little ones and recognise the rights of our elders."

Um Khalid bint Khalid bin Said (ra) said, "I came to Allah's Apostle (saw) along with my father, and I was wearing a yellow shirt. Allah's Apostle (saw) said, "Sanah, Sanah!" (This means 'Nice, nice!' in the Ethiopian language.)

Um Khalid then started playing with the seal of Prophethood. Her father, quietly but firmly told her not to do so. But the Prophet (saw) said, "Leave her" and let Um Khalid, a little girl, play with the seal of Prophethood. Subhanallah.

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