Ethics and moral principles are among the most important aspects of Islam, which hold significant value. Islamic morality is a precious and eternal capital for life in this world and the hereafter. For the flourishing of moral seedlings and the growth of human virtues, one must adhere to the comprehensive and complete way of life as instructed.
On the other hand, Allah has praised the Holy Prophet, PBUH, for his exemplary character among the divine prophets. The Holy Prophet, PBUH, is the first spiritual and moral figure in the universe who has attained the highest levels of humanity and serves as the best model for moral virtues. He is the most perfect human being and the greatest leader of all prophets.
The morals of the Prophet, PBUH, were compassionate and kind, generous, trustworthy, and monogamous. All the qualities that were present in the Holy Prophet (PBUH) before the mission were also present in him after the mission. The Prophet, PBUH, had a great character among his family, he treated children with kindness and humility, and he observed the principles of justice in the matter of having a wife.
Although the Prophet, (PBUH), had the highest position, he was humbler than all the people, and Allah Almighty mentions this beautiful feature of the Prophet in the Qur’an: «وَاخْفِضْ جَنَاحَكَ لِمَنِ اتَّبَعَكَ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ» Translation: “And open your wings for the believers who follow you.”
Almighty Allah wants his prophet to be humble in front of his followers and behave with tolerance, which was the case.
The beloved Prophet of Islam, PBUH, is distinguished by his morals, good appearance and character, perfection of appearance and interior, sacrifice and sympathy, gentleness and forgiveness, eloquence and eloquence, patience and endurance, generosity and courage, trust and contentment, faith and trust, gentleness and compassion. He was the only one of the time and the only one in the world. His character is an example and a model for the whole world. The tradition and method of the Lord of the Universe is also the main axis in the direction of human movement towards enlightenment, happiness, honor, dignity, perfection and prosperity. Therefore, it is necessary for every Muslim to have full knowledge of his character and live his life in accordance with the life of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
In the greatness of the Prophet of Islam, PBUH, it is enough that Allah Almighty has addressed him in the Qur’an as «یا ایها الرسول» and «یا ایها النبی» and introduced him as a model human being for the whole world. Prophet Muhammad, (PBUH), has a complete and comprehensive morality of all human virtues and perfections. This good character makes hearts inclined towards him and the life-giving teachings of Islam become widespread in a short period of time.
Introduction
One of the most important indicators in the development of Islam was the good manners and the heartwarming words of the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him, with people. In the Holy Qur’an, the role of the Prophet’s morals in the development of Islam and attracting hearts is specified, where we read:فَبِما رَحْمَةٍ مِنَ الله لِنْتَ لَهُمْ وَلَوْ كُنْتَ فَظًّا غَلِيظَ الْقَلْبِ لانْفَضُّوا مِنْ حَوْلِكَ فَاعْفُ عَنْهُمْ وَاسْتَغْفِرْ لَهُمْ وَشاوِرْهُمْ فِي الْأَمْرِ»؛ Translation: “So by the [blessing] of Allah’s mercy, you became gentle with them, and if you were hot-tempered and hard-hearted, they would certainly have scattered from around you. So, forgive them and ask for their forgiveness and consult with them in matters, and when you have made a decision, put your trust in Allah; Because Allah loves those who trust.”
It is clear from this verse that:
Gentleness and good manners are a divine gift; Those who do not have good morals are deprived of this divine gift.
Hard-hearted and strict people cannot be kind and attract human forces.
Good leadership and management is associated with attraction and compassion.
It is necessary to take the hands of those defeated in the war and the shameful sinners and attract them (considering that the dignity of the mentioned verse was revealed about the repentance of the Muslim deserters in the battle of Uhud).
Consulting with people is one of the good and connecting qualities that bring unity.
The Prophet of Islam, PBUH, in addition to valuing moral values, was the embodiment of moral virtues and high human values in his practical life. He dealt with events in all aspects of life with a happy face and heartwarming words.
