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# \u201cThe Messenger of God Used To\u2026\u201d <\/strong>
\n## His Conduct and Noble Character <\/strong>
\n**Attributed to Shaykh Ja\u2018far al-Hadi** <\/strong>
\n*(English translation and structured presentation)*<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

—<\/strong><\/p>\n

# His Conduct with His Lord<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. **Al-Husayn ibn \u2018Ali (peace be upon him):** <\/strong>
\nThe Messenger of God used to weep until his prayer mat became wet, out of awe of God\u2014without any sin. <\/strong>
\n*(al-Ihtijaj)*<\/strong><\/p>\n

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. <\/strong>
\n*(Falah al-Sa\u2019il)*<\/strong><\/p>\n

3. **\u2018A\u2019ishah:** <\/strong>
\nHe 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. <\/strong>
\n*(\u2018Uddat al-Da\u2018i)*<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. He did not sit nor stand except in remembrance of God. <\/strong>
\n*(Manaqib Ibn Shahr Ashub)*<\/strong><\/p>\n

5. When rising from a gathering, he would seek forgiveness ten to fifteen times.<\/strong><\/p>\n

6. When he stood in prayer, he was like a garment laid down (in humility and stillness).<\/strong><\/p>\n

7. He would eagerly await prayer time and say to Bilal: <\/strong>
\n**\u201cRelieve us by it, O Bilal.\u201d**<\/strong><\/p>\n

8. When something distressed him, he would pray. <\/strong>
\n*(Musnad Ahmad)*<\/strong><\/p>\n

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. <\/strong>
\n*(Musnad Ahmad)*<\/strong><\/p>\n

10. He said: <\/strong>
\n**\u201cThe comfort of my eyes has been placed in prayer and fasting.\u201d**<\/strong><\/p>\n

11. When he performed a prayer, he would maintain it consistently. <\/strong>
\n*(Sahih Muslim)*<\/strong><\/p>\n

12. When good news came to him, he would fall in prostration in gratitude.<\/strong><\/p>\n

13. His most frequent supplication: <\/strong>
\n> \u201cOur Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

14. In Ramadan his color would change, his prayer increase, and his supplication intensify.<\/strong><\/p>\n

15\u201316. At funerals he was contemplative, spoke little, and appeared saddened.<\/strong><\/p>\n

17. He frequently fasted Mondays and Thursdays, saying deeds are presented on those days.<\/strong><\/p>\n

18. He never abandoned night prayer; if ill, he prayed sitting.<\/strong><\/p>\n

19. He would not complete the Qur\u2019an in less than three days.<\/strong><\/p>\n

20. Among worshippers he was the most devoted; among those who remembered God, the most frequent.<\/strong><\/p>\n

21. He would not leave a place without praying two units of prayer there.<\/strong><\/p>\n

22. When prayer time entered, he seemed not to recognize even close family.<\/strong><\/p>\n

23. He prayed voluntary prayers equal to twice the obligatory.<\/strong><\/p>\n

28. When he saw something pleasing, he said: <\/strong>
\n**\u201cPraise be to God by whose blessing good things are completed.\u201d**<\/strong><\/p>\n

29. He would supplicate so earnestly his cloak would nearly fall from his shoulders.<\/strong><\/p>\n

30. He remembered God in all states.<\/strong><\/p>\n

—<\/strong><\/p>\n

# His Conduct with Himself<\/strong><\/p>\n

31. **\u201cHis character was the Qur\u2019an.\u201d** <\/strong>
\n*(Sahih Muslim)*<\/strong><\/p>\n

32. He was more modest than a secluded maiden.<\/strong><\/p>\n

33. The most detested trait to him was lying.<\/strong><\/p>\n

35. He never ate reclining.<\/strong><\/p>\n

36. He stored nothing for the next day.<\/strong><\/p>\n

39. He never laughed loudly\u2014only smiled.<\/strong><\/p>\n

38, 40, 42. He regularly used the tooth-stick (siwak), even upon waking.<\/strong><\/p>\n

44\u201345. He loved pleasant fragrance and was known by his scent.<\/strong><\/p>\n

51. His bedding was simple\u2014woven fiber.<\/strong><\/p>\n

52. He had a small amount of light humor.<\/strong><\/p>\n

48, 60\u201361. He mended his own clothes and repaired his sandals.<\/strong><\/p>\n

174\u2013179. As Imam \u2018Ali (peace be upon him) said: <\/strong>
\nHe ate on the ground, sat like a servant, patched his clothes, rode a bare donkey, and allowed others to ride behind him.<\/strong><\/p>\n

He turned away from worldly adornment and disliked decorations in his home.<\/strong><\/p>\n

—<\/strong><\/p>\n

# His Conduct with His Wives<\/strong><\/p>\n

54. At home he was the gentlest and most cheerful of people.<\/strong><\/p>\n

55. He milked the family goat.<\/strong><\/p>\n

56. When entering his house, he began with the siwak.<\/strong><\/p>\n

57. Upon returning from travel, he first prayed in the mosque, then visited Fatimah, then his wives.<\/strong><\/p>\n

60. He sewed, repaired shoes, and did household work.<\/strong><\/p>\n

62. He divided time equally and justly among his wives.<\/strong><\/p>\n

—<\/strong><\/p>\n

# His Conduct with His Companions<\/strong><\/p>\n

64. He sat among them in such humility that strangers could not distinguish him.<\/strong><\/p>\n

66. If someone was absent three days, he asked about him.<\/strong><\/p>\n

69. When correcting behavior, he would say: <\/strong>
\n**\u201cWhy do some people say such-and-such?\u201d** <\/strong>
\nwithout naming individuals.<\/strong><\/p>\n

71. If someone held his hand, he would not withdraw until the other did.<\/strong><\/p>\n

74. He distributed his glances equally among his companions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

78. Whenever called, he answered: **\u201cLabbayk.\u201d**<\/strong><\/p>\n

79. He disliked frowning in the faces of others.<\/strong><\/p>\n

81. He consulted his companions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

82. When bidding farewell, he would supplicate for them with beautiful prayers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

106. He said: <\/strong>
\n> \u201cDo not convey to me anything about my companions that would trouble me, for I love to come to you with a sound heart.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

—<\/strong><\/p>\n

# His Conduct with the Public<\/strong><\/p>\n

83. He shortened prayer when leading people, but lengthened it alone.<\/strong><\/p>\n

84. When knocking, he stood to the side\u2014not directly before the door.<\/strong><\/p>\n

88. When sending envoys he instructed: <\/strong>
\n**\u201cGive glad tidings; do not repel. Make things easy; do not make them difficult.\u201d**<\/strong><\/p>\n

91. He promised and fulfilled if able.<\/strong><\/p>\n

93. He walked behind in travel to assist the weak.<\/strong><\/p>\n

94. When visiting the sick he said: <\/strong>
\n**\u201cNo harm\u2014purification, God willing.\u201d**<\/strong><\/p>\n

96. He was the most patient with people\u2019s harm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

103\u2013104. He would offer his cushion to a guest and insisted they accept it.<\/strong><\/p>\n

—<\/strong><\/p>\n

# His Conduct with Children<\/strong><\/p>\n

108. If he heard a child crying during prayer, he shortened it for the mother\u2019s sake.<\/strong><\/p>\n

110. If a child urinated on him, he would not rebuke the child but let him finish, then wash his garment later.<\/strong><\/p>\n

114. He greeted children first.<\/strong><\/p>\n

115. He prayed for them and performed *tahnik* (blessing newborns).<\/strong><\/p>\n

117. He would gently stroke the heads of children.<\/strong><\/p>\n

—<\/strong><\/p>\n

# His Conduct with Women<\/strong><\/p>\n

118\u2013119. He greeted women and returned their greetings.<\/strong><\/p>\n

120. He gave them honorific nicknames.<\/strong><\/p>\n

—<\/strong><\/p>\n

# His Conduct with the Weak and Poor<\/strong><\/p>\n

122. He walked with widows, the poor, and servants to fulfill their needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

125. He sat on the ground and accepted invitations to simple barley bread.<\/strong><\/p>\n

126. When eating with others, he began first and finished last so others could eat comfortably.<\/strong><\/p>\n

—<\/strong><\/p>\n

# His Conduct with His Servant<\/strong><\/p>\n

129. Anas said: <\/strong>
\n> \u201cBy Him who sent him with truth, he never said to me about something I did: \u2018Why did you do that?\u2019\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

—<\/strong><\/p>\n

# His Conduct with Opponents<\/strong><\/p>\n

130. He turned his face and attention even toward the harshest of people to soften them.<\/strong><\/p>\n

—<\/strong><\/p>\n

# His Conduct with Animals<\/strong><\/p>\n

131. He would tilt the vessel so a cat could drink.<\/strong><\/p>\n

—<\/strong><\/p>\n

# Imam \u2018Ali Describes Him<\/strong><\/p>\n

Imam \u2018Ali (peace be upon him) described him as:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Always cheerful and gentle <\/strong>
\n– Not harsh, loud, obscene, or fault-finding <\/strong>
\n– Ignored what he disliked without humiliating others <\/strong>
\n– Avoided argumentation and useless speech <\/strong>
\n– Never sought people\u2019s faults <\/strong>
\n– Spoke only when reward was hoped <\/strong>
\n– Listened attentively <\/strong>
\n– Laughed at what they laughed at <\/strong>
\n– Patient with rough behavior of strangers <\/strong>
\n– Did not interrupt others <\/strong>
\n– Silent out of wisdom, caution, reflection, and contemplation<\/strong><\/p>\n

He embodied:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Justice <\/strong>
\n– Mercy <\/strong>
\n– Humility <\/strong>
\n– Consultation <\/strong>
\n– Patience <\/strong>
\n– Balance<\/strong><\/p>\n

—<\/strong><\/p>\n

# Summary of His Character<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family):<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Was deeply devoted in worship <\/strong>
\n– Lived with extreme humility <\/strong>
\n– Served his family personally <\/strong>
\n– Honored companions and strangers alike <\/strong>
\n– Was gentle with children <\/strong>
\n– Was merciful to the weak <\/strong>
\n– Avoided arrogance <\/strong>
\n– Loved cleanliness and fragrance <\/strong>
\n– Avoided excess and extravagance <\/strong>
\n– Maintained emotional balance <\/strong>
\n– Combined dignity with approachability<\/strong><\/p>\n

As \u2018A\u2019ishah summarized:<\/strong><\/p>\n

> **\u201cHis character was the Qur\u2019an.\u201d**<\/strong><\/p>\n

And as Imam \u2018Ali described, he turned away from worldly adornment and lived as a servant of God in both inward and outward conduct.<\/strong><\/p>\n

—<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you would like, I can next:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Extract the most important ethical principles into a practical guide <\/strong>
\n– Create a summarized booklet-style version <\/strong>
\n– Compare these narrations across Sunni and Shi\u2018i sources <\/strong>
\n– Or organize them into thematic spiritual lessons for teaching<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just let me know which direction you prefer.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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