the prophet muhammad (saas) - Prophet Muhammad (SAW) for All

"He would take an interest in everyone he sat with, and gave no impression of treating anyone
differently. He was always patient with those sitting with him or keeping him standing, and would never
leave that person until that person moved away from him."158
"He missed his companions, and asked after them (when he could not see them). He would ask how
people were, and how their businesses were faring. He would call beautiful things beautiful, and ugly things
ugly."159
"He was always in favor of honest men, and would receive no-one else. They would come to his side
for a short time, and when they left, they would leave as their hearts satisfied. They left his side as living
proofs and guides."160
"He was patient in the face of extreme or illogical behavior from strangers. They would sometimes
grow angry, and he would calm them, saying, 'Guide them when you see anyone like that.'" 161
"He would never interrupt, but would always wait for people to finish."162
"… He always spoke words that would cause people to love another and come together. He would
never frighten or chase them away. He attached great importance to the leaders of all tribes, and was
hospitable towards them…"163
His grandson Hassan (ra) has this to say about the Prophet (saas):
"His looks were very meaningful … He spoke briefly and to the point. There was nothing unnecessary
in his words, and nothing lacking."164
"He spoke in the same way to leading notables or ordinary people. He concealed nothing from
them..."165
This is how Abu Zar (ra) describes the Prophet (saas)'s most affectionateness towards his companions:
"I came to him (the Prophet (saas)) and found him sitting on a cot. He got up from it and embraced
me. This shows that embracing is good."166
Abu Huraira (ra) describes the Prophet Muhammad (saas)'s consideration and humaneness:
"The Prophet (saas) did not withdraw his hand from another till the latter withdrew his own
hand."167
The Prophet (saas) also took the greatest interest in his companions' health. He advised the thin among
them to put on weight, and the overweight among them to go on a diet and be careful what they ate.168
In some cases of sickness, he would advise his companions to take a drink made out of honey.169
Abu Huraira (ra) apparently fainted one day, and the Prophet (saas) lifted him to his feet, took him
home, and gave him some milk to drink when he realized he was hungry.170
The Prophet (saas) would laugh and joke with his companions
It appears from what has come down from his companions that the Prophet (saas) would frequently
joke with his family and companions, as well as laugh at their jokes, and give them friendly names or
nicknames. As always, however, the Prophet (saas) also behaved very prudently, considerately and in
accordance with the demands of good conscience when it came to joking. We can summarise the advice the
Prophet (saas) gave his companions about joking in this way:
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