Among the beauties of the Prophetic biography (Seerah)
Service-oriented humility
The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, would descend from his lofty status, his distinguished position, and his majestic gathering
To teach profound humility and spread the expansive virtue of modesty
Or what may be aptly described as service-oriented humility
Wherein one humbles oneself while offering service, bestowing a favor, and adding a virtuous deed
Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, said
A young girl from among the bondswomen of the people of Madinah
Would take the hand of the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him
And lead him wherever she wished
Narrated by al-Bukhari
A man of his status, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
How could he empty his time for a woman who was a stranger from the outskirts
And leave his own affairs
Were it not that his religion is exactly this
Humility and mercy
For Allah is in the aid of the servant
As long as the servant is in the aid of his brother
And what could the needs of the bondswomen have been in that time
Perhaps simple matters
Yet he responded, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
And hastened to go with her out of humility and service
So where are those who are closed off within themselves
They have neither served Islam
Nor spread noble character
Be humble, like a star that appears to the observer
Upon the surface of the water, yet it remains high above
And do not be like smoke, which raises itself
To the layers of the atmosphere, yet it remains base
And Allah is the One whose help is sought
Among the beauties of the Prophetic biography (Seerah)