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The reason behind the progress of Islam
Quran Etrat University Fall 2011
By Mariam Islam
The progress of Islam had been achieved because
of the character of the holy Prophet (s.a.w) and
the unique and miraculous Quran. Indeed no one
can doubt the depth and power of such a Holy
book.
The prophet’s attitude, personality and
leadership were qualities that made him succeed
in his mission and become influential to others,
especially to Imam Ali (a.s).
Prophet’s
Attitude
Islamic
Principles
Personal
Affairs
Firm
Lenient
The Holy Prophet (s.a.w) always handled his personal
affairs with leniency and generosity. An example
narrates that a man accused the prophet of owing him
money and treated him harshly to the point where he
would bruise him, the prophet responded with kindness
and said that even if he didn’t owe him he would go to
his house and pay him the money he wanted. However
when it came to handling Islamic affairs that relied on its
laws and principles he was firm and just and wasn’t
flexible to anyone. One example narrates that a highly
prestige woman violated an Islamic law by stealing and
the prophet firmly stated she had to be punished no
matter how much her family spoke of her stature and
the how her family would be disgraced. His attitude
resulted in the success of Islam as he attracted Muslims
through his good character.
Examples of his kind personality includes:
 Forgive those that insulted him
 Gentle to those that acted fiercely towards him
 Allow children to sit on his lap, regardless if
they wet themselves.
 Friendly toward those who were rude
 Make jokes but not to the point of futility
 Greet people with a smile
Prophet Muhammad’s (s.a.w)
leadership qualities included
being gentle, friendly and
kind. He did not use his high
status to show superiority, in
fact he would act the
opposite. For example he
would consult others despite
the fact that he didn’t have to
in order to make others feel
important and raise their
morale.
“It was by the mercy of
Allah that thou most
gentle with them (O
Muhammad), for it
thou hard been stern
and fierce of heart
they would have
dispersed from
around thee.”
The Holy Quran (3:159)
Imam Ali would live by the prophet’s example
as well. He would also put his personal
relations aside when it came to making
decisions of an Islamic nature. One account
recalls him burning his own brothers hand to
show that he doesn’t waver in such affairs
regardless of the person’s family prestige.
End of Presentation.