[Excerpt from “The Compendium of Knowledge and Wisdom” by Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali]
It was in this way that Imam Ahmad and Ishaq ibn Rahwayh explained good character as giving up anger, and that has also been related as a marfu’ hadith which Muhammad ibn Nasr al-Marwazi related in the Kitab as-Salah in a hadith of [...]
Good Character is Not Becoming Angry
October 16th, 2009 · 2 Comments · General, Prophetic Guidance
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Why Is the Prophet’s Character Described as Being Tremendous?
September 22nd, 2009 · 3 Comments · General
Why Is the Prophet’s Character Described as Being Tremendous?
Faraz Rabbani
In the Qur’an, the Prophet is addressed directly, “Truly, you are of tremendous character.” [Qur’an, 68.4] This Qur’anic verse intrigued Muslim scholars, early and late, especially the Qur’anic exegetes and the masters of the spiritual path, especially as the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him [...]
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