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One of the beauties of the Prophet’s biography | Episode (22) | Fairness to oneself
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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.