Prophet Muhammad Characteristics

A Glimpse at the Best Traits of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

“I have not been sent except to perfect the ethical system” [1]

Morality is such an invaluable asset for humans in this worldly life and the Hereafter that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has introduced it as the only goal of his prophetic mission. It is also noticeable in the following verse of Quran that Prophets were sent by Allah to improve humanity:

“Allah certainly favored the faithful when He raised up among them an apostle from among themselves to recite to them His signs and to purify them and teach them the Book and wisdom, and earlier they had indeed been in manifest error” (3:164)

Moreover, humans naturally seek and look up to role models who have successfully personified all the

Muhammad (PBUH))” (33:21)

Let’s have a glimpse at some of his most prominent characteristics in this short article:

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1. Honesty

Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) truthfulness and honesty was so famous among his most noble attributes, from his tender age and before he was chosen as the Messenger of God, that the people of that time would call him al-Amin (the trustworthy). This characteristic of his reached the extent that almost everyone in Mecca would put their money, valuables, and savings in the hands of Prophet (PBUH) for safekeeping. Even, after he was called for prophethood, despite all their hostility to him, the Quraysh[i] still continued depositing their treasure with him.

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2. Simple

But Islam, from its very beginning, recognized the importance of women and considered the lives of both men and women to be precious. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) commanded others to fulfill women's rights and to honor their individuality and he showed a particular form of respect towards women himself while implementing these principles. An example of his respect towards women is his being helpful to his wives. He has said in this regard: “Beware, the best of you is he who is the best towards his women, and I am the best among all of you toward my women”