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

"I will joke, but I only speak the truth."
"It is not lawful for a Muslim to frighten his brother."
"Do not dispute with your brother, not joke with him in mocking terms."
"Shame on him who speaks lies in order to entertain others."
"One cannot be a good believer until he ceases to tell lies, even in jest, and to dispute, even if he is in
the right."
"Do not speak lies, even in jest."171
The Prophet (saas)'s advice on the subject of love
One of the most important subjects that The Prophet (saas) dwelt on was that the believers should
love one another sincerely and with no thought of personal interests, and that they should not harbour
thoughts of hatred, anger or jealousy for one another. The Prophet (saas) was both the best possible example
to the believers, but also frequently gave them advice on the subject.
In the Qur'an, Allah says of the matter:
That is the good news which Allah gives to His servants who believe and do right actions. Say: "I do
not ask you for any wage for this—except for you to love your near of kin. If anyone does a good action,
We will increase the good of it for him. Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Ever-Thankful." (Surat ash-Shura: 23)
These are some of the hadiths that touch on the Prophet (saas)'s qualities of love, friendship and
brotherhood:
"A believer loves for others what he loves for himself."172
"Allah's Apostle (saas) used to accept gifts and used to give something in return."173
"He who is presented with a flower of sweet basil should not reject it, because it is light in weight
and pleasant in odour."174
"Don't hate one another, don't envy one another don't sell over the sale to another, don't dispute with
one another and don't back-bite one another. The servants of Allah are brethren to one another."175
"The habits of earlier generations have attacked you–envy and hatred. Hatred is shaving. You will not
enter Paradise till you believe. You will not believe till you love one another. Shall I not inform you what
thing will establish you on it? Spread peace among you."176
The Prophet (saas)'s interest in and love for children
The Prophet Muhammad (saas)'s compassion, mercifulness and consideration for the believers can also
be seen in his attitude towards children. The Prophet (saas) took a close interest in his own children and
grandchildren, as in those of his companions. In regards to them, he made suggestions about everything,
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