WHO WROTE THE QURAN

in those days. Camel and horse caravans frequented between Yemen,Makkah, Madinah and Syria.EARLY QUALITIES: Even when the exalted Prophet was very young, he hadexceptional qualities. He respected elders and was very kind to children.He realized that time made up life, so he never wasted it. Rather, he waslearning new skills everyday. Later on he would remark, "One whose twosuccessive days go in an identical state has lost worthy opportunities."Unlike other youngsters, he did not indulge in vain sport or talk. He wouldrather serve the community day and night. There were no banks or safedeposits in those days. People of Makkah deposited their valuables withthe teenager Muhammad because he was trustworthy. They knew him as ayoung man of life upright. He shunned intoxicants, gambling, violence, andbad company.NOT A "BERM": But no one thought of him as a berm, because:He had a decent sense of humor and enjoyed good poetry. He was anextremely good listener and spoke softly, slowly, and clearly. He was a manof word and people could depend on him. He used to draw great lessonsfrom history and shared them with others. Muhammad (S) took deep andsincere interest in human, animal and plant life. He was extremelyenvironment conscious and did exemplary community service. No one eversaw Muhammad (S) losing his temper. Overall, he had a matchless nobilityof character. The Prophet would later tell the people of Makkah, "I havespent a lifetime in your midst. Don't you reflect?" It is amazing to note thateven his enemies could find no fault in him throughout his life.THE PEACE DEAL: When he was about 25 years old, Muhammad, theexalted, helped formulate a very important document. He sat down with theinfluential leaders of the town. Keeping in mind the insecurity of thatsociety, they reached the following conclusions:-01. Travel must be made safe.02. Tribal raids must be halted.03. The poor must be helped.04. The weak must be protected. Most tribes of Makkah agreed with theidea.Their leaders signed this historical document, Halaf-il-Fudhool (The Vow ofBounty, also named as such since three of those tribal leaders were namedFadhl) and hung it on the door of Ka'bah.61