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# “The Messenger of God Used To…”
## His Conduct and Noble Character
**Attributed to Shaykh Ja‘far al-Hadi**
*(English translation and structured presentation)*
This text gathers narrations describing the **character, worship, humility, and social conduct** of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him and his family). Below is a faithful translation arranged by themes for clarity.
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# His Conduct with His Lord
1. **Al-Husayn ibn ‘Ali (peace be upon him):**
The Messenger of God used to weep until his prayer mat became wet, out of awe of God—without any sin.
*(al-Ihtijaj)*
2. When he stood for prayer, his face would change color from fear of God, and from his chest would be heard a sound like the boiling of a kettle.
*(Falah al-Sa’il)*
3. **‘A’ishah:**
He would converse with us and we with him; but when the time of prayer arrived, it was as though he did not know us nor we him.
*(‘Uddat al-Da‘i)*
4. He did not sit nor stand except in remembrance of God.
*(Manaqib Ibn Shahr Ashub)*
5. When rising from a gathering, he would seek forgiveness ten to fifteen times.
6. When he stood in prayer, he was like a garment laid down (in humility and stillness).
7. He would eagerly await prayer time and say to Bilal:
**“Relieve us by it, O Bilal.”**
8. When something distressed him, he would pray.
*(Musnad Ahmad)*
9. When passing by a verse of fear, he would seek refuge; at a verse of mercy, he would ask; at a verse glorifying God, he would glorify Him.
*(Musnad Ahmad)*
10. He said:
**“The comfort of my eyes has been placed in prayer and fasting.”**
11. When he performed a prayer, he would maintain it consistently.
*(Sahih Muslim)*
12. When good news came to him, he would fall in prostration in gratitude.
13. His most frequent supplication:
> “Our Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”
14. In Ramadan his color would change, his prayer increase, and his supplication intensify.
15–16. At funerals he was contemplative, spoke little, and appeared saddened.
17. He frequently fasted Mondays and Thursdays, saying deeds are presented on those days.
18. He never abandoned night prayer; if ill, he prayed sitting.
19. He would not complete the Qur’an in less than three days.
20. Among worshippers he was the most devoted; among those who remembered God, the most frequent.
21. He would not leave a place without praying two units of prayer there.
22. When prayer time entered, he seemed not to recognize even close family.
23. He prayed voluntary prayers equal to twice the obligatory.
28. When he saw something pleasing, he said:
**“Praise be to God by whose blessing good things are completed.”**
29. He would supplicate so earnestly his cloak would nearly fall from his shoulders.
30. He remembered God in all states.
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# His Conduct with Himself
31. **“His character was the Qur’an.”**
*(Sahih Muslim)*
32. He was more modest than a secluded maiden.
33. The most detested trait to him was lying.
35. He never ate reclining.
36. He stored nothing for the next day.
39. He never laughed loudly—only smiled.
38, 40, 42. He regularly used the tooth-stick (siwak), even upon waking.
44–45. He loved pleasant fragrance and was known by his scent.
51. His bedding was simple—woven fiber.
52. He had a small amount of light humor.
48, 60–61. He mended his own clothes and repaired his sandals.
174–179. As Imam ‘Ali (peace be upon him) said:
He ate on the ground, sat like a servant, patched his clothes, rode a bare donkey, and allowed others to ride behind him.
He turned away from worldly adornment and disliked decorations in his home.
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# His Conduct with His Wives
54. At home he was the gentlest and most cheerful of people.
55. He milked the family goat.
56. When entering his house, he began with the siwak.
57. Upon returning from travel, he first prayed in the mosque, then visited Fatimah, then his wives.
60. He sewed, repaired shoes, and did household work.
62. He divided time equally and justly among his wives.
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# His Conduct with His Companions
64. He sat among them in such humility that strangers could not distinguish him.
66. If someone was absent three days, he asked about him.
69. When correcting behavior, he would say:
**“Why do some people say such-and-such?”**
without naming individuals.
71. If someone held his hand, he would not withdraw until the other did.
74. He distributed his glances equally among his companions.
78. Whenever called, he answered: **“Labbayk.”**
79. He disliked frowning in the faces of others.
81. He consulted his companions.
82. When bidding farewell, he would supplicate for them with beautiful prayers.
106. He said:
> “Do not convey to me anything about my companions that would trouble me, for I love to come to you with a sound heart.”
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# His Conduct with the Public
83. He shortened prayer when leading people, but lengthened it alone.
84. When knocking, he stood to the side—not directly before the door.
88. When sending envoys he instructed:
**“Give glad tidings; do not repel. Make things easy; do not make them difficult.”**
91. He promised and fulfilled if able.
93. He walked behind in travel to assist the weak.
94. When visiting the sick he said:
**“No harm—purification, God willing.”**
96. He was the most patient with people’s harm.
103–104. He would offer his cushion to a guest and insisted they accept it.
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# His Conduct with Children
108. If he heard a child crying during prayer, he shortened it for the mother’s sake.
110. If a child urinated on him, he would not rebuke the child but let him finish, then wash his garment later.
114. He greeted children first.
115. He prayed for them and performed *tahnik* (blessing newborns).
117. He would gently stroke the heads of children.
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# His Conduct with Women
118–119. He greeted women and returned their greetings.
120. He gave them honorific nicknames.
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# His Conduct with the Weak and Poor
122. He walked with widows, the poor, and servants to fulfill their needs.
125. He sat on the ground and accepted invitations to simple barley bread.
126. When eating with others, he began first and finished last so others could eat comfortably.
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# His Conduct with His Servant
129. Anas said:
> “By Him who sent him with truth, he never said to me about something I did: ‘Why did you do that?’”
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# His Conduct with Opponents
130. He turned his face and attention even toward the harshest of people to soften them.
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# His Conduct with Animals
131. He would tilt the vessel so a cat could drink.
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# Imam ‘Ali Describes Him
Imam ‘Ali (peace be upon him) described him as:
– Always cheerful and gentle
– Not harsh, loud, obscene, or fault-finding
– Ignored what he disliked without humiliating others
– Avoided argumentation and useless speech
– Never sought people’s faults
– Spoke only when reward was hoped
– Listened attentively
– Laughed at what they laughed at
– Patient with rough behavior of strangers
– Did not interrupt others
– Silent out of wisdom, caution, reflection, and contemplation
He embodied:
– Justice
– Mercy
– Humility
– Consultation
– Patience
– Balance
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# Summary of His Character
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family):
– Was deeply devoted in worship
– Lived with extreme humility
– Served his family personally
– Honored companions and strangers alike
– Was gentle with children
– Was merciful to the weak
– Avoided arrogance
– Loved cleanliness and fragrance
– Avoided excess and extravagance
– Maintained emotional balance
– Combined dignity with approachability
As ‘A’ishah summarized:
> **“His character was the Qur’an.”**
And as Imam ‘Ali described, he turned away from worldly adornment and lived as a servant of God in both inward and outward conduct.
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