<p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;">Allah Ta'ala has made the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) peerless in both appearance and character.<span style=""> </span>He has seated the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) on the highest echelon of manners and etiquette. <span style=""> </span>His physical appearance and His high character are not mentioned only in the Holy Quran, but also in other divine books. <span style=""> </span>All the other excellences that were granted to other Prophets, all of them were combined in the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam). <span style=""> </span>The Holy Quran says about the high standard of His manners and etiquette:</p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;">And assuredly you are placed high on the Most Glorious and Exalted (seat of) Character (i.e. adorned with the Qur’anic morality and endowed with the character traits of Allah). <span style=""> </span>Surah Qalam (68:4)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;">These are the words of Shaykh Ul Huffaz Maulana Dr. Shaykh Ahmed Mohiuddin Sharafi, Founder, Dar Ul Uloom An Nomaniya and Chief Advisor Abul Hasanaat Islamic Research Center at the weekly lecture at Masjid Abul Hasanaat, Jahanuma.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;">Shaykh Ul Huffaz said that Islam did not spread through swords and arrows, but spread because of good manners and pure character.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;">The loftiness of manners is that we establish relations with those with whom our relations are splintered. <span style=""> </span>We should treat those nicely who break relations with us. <span style=""> </span>We fulfill the rights of those who snatch away our rights. <span style=""> </span>We should forgive those who oppress and wrong us.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;">The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said:<span style=""> </span>On the Day of Judgment, the one who has the best manners will be closest to me. <span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;">The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said:<span style=""> </span>I have been sent to complete good manners.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;">Hadhrat Anas Bin Malik (May Allah be well pleased with him) says about the manners and etiquette of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam): <span style=""> </span>I had the honor of serving the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) for 10 years. <span style=""> </span>He never even said:<span style=""> </span>"Uff" to me and never said in any matter that why did you do this.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;">There is a Hadith in Sahih Bukhari:</p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;">Ummul Momineen Hadhrat Khadija (May Allah be well pleased with her) says about the manners of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam):<span style=""> </span>Allah Ta'ala will keep your status high and will not stop His help. <span style=""> </span>You treat the relatives nicely, lift the load of the weak, earn for the needy, host guests and help people in times of need. <span style=""> </span>(Sahih Bukhari, Hadith No. 03)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;">Shaykh Ul Huffaz said that bad manners it the greatest defect in a human being. <span style=""> </span>A well-mannered person, even though he be dark and ugly, is beloved.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="text-align: left; 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