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Among the beauties of the Prophetic biography (Seerah)

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is kindness toward the sick.

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Their illness, when apparent to society,

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often leads people to shun them out of fear of their appearance or behavior.

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While some of us may readily approach ordinary people,

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serving them and treating them well,

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to stand by a needy patient,

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or one who is mentally impaired, and to attend to their needs,

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is something that rarely occurs except from noble souls

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and precious characters like our Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.

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Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, says:

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A woman who had some mental impairment

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said, "O Messenger of Allah, I have a need to discuss with you."

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He replied, "O Mother of so-and-so,

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choose whichever path you wish, and I will attend to your need."

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He then stepped aside with her on one of the paths,

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until she had finished expressing her need.

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Here is the Prophetic school of noble character,

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of kindness toward the sick,

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and of benevolence toward those with special needs,

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as they are called these days.

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Observe the gentleness and mercy of the Messenger of Allah toward them,

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even though many people feel burdened by serving them due to their affliction,

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thinking it is a waste of time.

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Yet he, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, remained patient with that,

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stood for this poor woman,

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attended to her affair,

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and resolved her problem.

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In this is evidence of social justice,

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and that these patients have rights upon us,

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and that their illness is not a reason to abandon or neglect them,

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or to expose them to further harm,

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or bullying and discrimination,

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as happens from some ignorant people these days.

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He, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

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"Show mercy to those on earth,

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and the One in heaven will show mercy to you."

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And Allah is the One whose help is sought.

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Among the beauties of the Prophetic biography (Seerah)

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Among the beauties of the Prophetic biography (Seerah)