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Did Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) say about the Prophet (peace be upon him): "His character was the Qur'an"?

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Firstly: The statement of Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, "His character was the Quran," means that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, acted upon the Quran, adhered to its limits, adopted its manners, learned from its parables and stories, pondered over it, and recited it beautifully. Thus, everything the Quran praised, he approved of, and everything it condemned, he disliked.

Secondly: It is our right to mention the noble qualities and praiseworthy attributes of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. He was the most forbearing of people, the most courageous, the most just, the most chaste, and the most generous. He never kept a dinar or a dirham overnight. He would mend his sandals, patch his garment, and serve his family. He was the most modest of people, would answer the invitation of both slave and free, accept gifts, and would not eat charity. He was not too proud to answer the call of a female slave or a poor person. He would become angry for the sake of his Lord, not for himself, and would enforce justice. He would tie a stone to his stomach due to hunger and did not eat his fill of bread for three consecutive days, out of self-sacrifice. He would visit the sick, attend funerals, walk alone without a guard, and was the most humble of people, the calmest, and the most cheerful. He would ride whatever he found and would visit the sick in the farthest parts of the city. He loved good scents and disliked bad odors. He would sit with the poor, eat with the needy, honor people of virtue, conciliate people of honor, maintain ties with his relatives, and accept the apology of anyone who apologized to him. He would joke but only speak the truth. He would laugh without guffawing. He would not belittle a poor person, nor would he fear a king. He never insulted anyone and never hit anyone with his hand. When asked to pray against someone, he would instead pray for them. Allah Almighty described him in the Torah as: "My chosen servant, he is not harsh, nor rough, nor a clamorer in the markets. He does not repay evil with evil, but rather he pardons and forgives." He would initiate greetings of peace with whomever he met, and he would patiently endure anyone who resisted him for a need until the person departed. His sitting place was indistinguishable from that of his companions.

Thirdly: The questioner is advised to utilize programs and acquire comprehensive books such as "Riyadh as-Salihin" and "At-Targhib wa At-Tarhib" to further their research and knowledge.

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