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Among the beauties of the Prophetic biography (Seerah).

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Fairness toward one’s own self.

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Despite the harshness of the claimant and the rudeness of the intruder.

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He did not deprive him of his right.

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Nor did He deny his need.

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Nor did He unleash His soldiers upon him.

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Rather, the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, acknowledged his right and his request.

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And he increased it with kindness and excellence.

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In the Sahih.

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A man demanded a debt from the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.

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He spoke to him harshly.

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His Companions intended to deal with him.

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But he said, "Leave him."

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"For the owner of a right has a claim to speak."

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They bought a camel for him and gave it to him.

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They said, "We only find one that is better than his age."

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He said, "Buy it and give it to him."

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"For the best of you is the best of you in repayment."

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Here, the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, gathered the noblest of character traits.

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He was fair to him from his own self.

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He acknowledged his right.

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He pardoned his harshness.

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He paid off his debt.

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He excelled in the repayment.

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And he taught his Companions how to accommodate opponents and be patient with them.

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For the best of you is the best of you in repayment.

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Who among us can reach this station?

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And transcend the interests of his own self.

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And the grandeur of status, prestige, and lineage.

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It is the glorious personality refined by revelation.

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Illuminated by the lights of the Shari'ah.

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Seeking what is with Allah.

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Where good character became a supreme value.

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Surpassing wealth, prestige, and fortune.

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It does not care for the talk of people.

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Nor the incitement of those sitting around.

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Or that such behavior is a rejected sign of weakness.

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Never.

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It rises above all of that.

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And in the Qur'an.

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“The (faithful) slaves of the Beneficent are they who walk upon the earth modestly, and when the foolish ones address them answer: Peace;” (25:63)

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We ask Allah the Exalted for His bounty.