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One of the beauties of the Prophet’s biography | Episode (42) | Smart pronunciation
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Among the aesthetic beauties of the Prophetic biography (Seerah).
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The intelligent choice of words.
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Regardless of the circumstances, a believer and a caller to Allah must remain composed.
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For his tongue should be as precious as gold.
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And his words carefully measured.
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He may encounter malicious individuals.
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And cunning enemies.
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Yet he restrains himself.
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He does not get carried away or act recklessly.
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He suffices with an expressive term.
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And an intelligent choice of words.
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As seen in this story.
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Narrated by ‘A’ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, the wife of the Prophet, peace be upon him.
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She said:
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A group of Jews entered upon the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him.
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And they said:
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"As-samu ‘alaykum" (Death be upon you).
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‘A’ishah said:
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I understood what they meant.
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So I said:
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"And upon you be death and the curse."
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She said:
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The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, then said:
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"Gently, ‘A’ishah."
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"Verily, Allah loves gentleness in all matters."
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I replied, "O Messenger of Allah,
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did you not hear what they said?"
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The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said:
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"I have already said, 'And upon you.'"
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As recorded in the two Sahih collections.
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For he, peace be upon him,
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was teaching ‘A’ishah wisdom in responding.
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And he disapproved of her excessive cursing.
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Even though they were Jews.
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Yet our character is noble.
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And our wisdom is ever-present.
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It is sufficient for them to bear the burden of their own deceit and harm.
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Say only, "And upon you."
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It is a supplication against them, just as they intended.
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Or it implies that we are all destined for death.
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And in that, we are all equal.
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This is among the most intelligent of responses.
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Some will grasp its meaning, even if after some time.
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It is better than a barrage of insults.
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And reprehensible language.
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Which does not befit the personality of a believer.
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Who honors Allah through the Shari'ah and observed etiquette.
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For the believer is not one who slanders or curses.
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Nor is he obscene or foul-mouthed.
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And Allah is the Grantor of success.
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Among the aesthetic beauties of the Prophetic biography (Seerah).