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Prophet Aaron (Nabi Harun), Prophet David (Nabi Daud), Prophet Solomon (Nabi
Sulaiman) [Peace be upon them all].
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> A good leader is one who sees the positive traits of his team members and
>invests in them. This is exactly what the Prophet did with his companions
>
>The Prophet's Wisdom in Leading His Companions 5/21/2013 - Religious - Article
>Ref: OI1211-5331
>Number of comments: 2
>By: Mohsen Haredy
>OnIslam* -
>
>
>
> Human resources experts say that successfully leading a small group of people
> is not an easy task.
>
>Imagine for a moment the challenge Prophet Muhammad faced when he established
>the foundations of the first Muslim community first in Makkah, then in Madinah.
>
>When Islam started to gain publicity, the few people who had embraced it in
>Makkah formed the nucleus of the first Muslim community. This small community
>was put to persecution at the hands of the people of Quraysh.
>
>The Prophet had to do something about this challenging situation. When the
>persecution intensified, he asked some of them to leave Makkah and migrate to
>Abyssinia where its king, Negus, gave them protection and welcomed them in his
>country. As a responsible leader, the Prophet had a serious concern for his
>followers' safety and he took wise measures to ensure that at least some of
>them were safe, far away from danger.
>After the death of the Prophet's wife, Khadijah, and his uncle, Abu Talib, the
>persecution of the Prophet and his companions in Makkah increased, and his
>personal safety was at risk as the tribes joined hands to kill him. At that
>point, God commanded the Prophet to leave Makkah and migrate to Madinah where
>he started a new phase in establishing the new Muslim state.
>
>In Madinah, the Prophet declared that both the migrants (Al-Muhajirun) and
>the helpers (Al-Ansar) were brothers, and that they formed one community. The
>Prophet's main goal in building this community was to strengthen their bonds
>of brotherhood in Islam.
>
>He also wanted to ease the pain of the migrants and wanted the helpers to
>extend their hands to the new members of the community who had left their
>houses and properties behind in Makkah for the sake of Islam. This healthy and
>positive atmosphere was an important factor that led to the long-term success
>of the new Muslim community in Madinah.
>
>Prophet Muhammad loved his companions and cared for them a lot. His care and
>concern covered even those who had died, as he was very keen for example to
>pay off their debts. When God made the Prophet wealthy through conquests, he
>said:
>
>"I am more rightful than other believers to be the guardian of the believers,
>so if a Muslim dies while in debt, I am responsible for the repayment of his
>debt, and whoever leaves wealth (after his death) it will belong to his
>heirs." (Al-Bukhari)
>
>In what follows, I will shed more light on some other aspects of the Prophet's
>wise leadership.
>
>Recognizing His Companions' Skills
>
>The Prophet remained faithful and thankful to those who helped him at the
>beginning of his mission. A good leader is one who sees the positive traits of
>his team members and invests in them. This is exactly what the Prophet did
>with his companions. There are many examples that show how the Prophet
>discovered where his companions excelled and how he utilized their potentials
>and wisely invested in them.
>
>One of the famous companions, Bilal ibn Rabah, had a very beautiful voice, and
>the Prophet being aware of this gift declared Bilal to be his official
>mu'adhin (one who calls Muslims to prayer). On the other hand, the Prophet
>refused to offer another distinguished companion, Abu Dharr al-Ghifari, an
>administrative responsibility because he lacked the required skills.
>
>Out of appreciation and motivation, Prophet Muhammad conferred some titles to
>his companions. For example, he told Abu `Ubayhdah ibn al-Jarrah:
>
>"You are the protector of this nation."
>
>He said to Khalid ibn al-Walid:
>
>"You are one of the swords of Allah."
>
>In a third occasion, he told Mu`adh ibn Jabal:
>
>"By God, I love you O Mu`adh." (Abu Dawud) After embracing Islam, the family
>of Yasir was put to persecution and torture. In recognition of their
>sacrifice, the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to comfort them, and he
>promised them that their final abode will be in Paradise.
>
>The Prophet remained faithful and thankful to those who helped him at the
>beginning of his mission. The Prophet is reported to have said:
>
>"There is no one who had done more favor to me with life and property than Abu
>Bakr." (Al-Bukhari)
>
>Seeking His Companions' Opinions
>
>In line with the divine command: {... and consult with them in the matter...}
>(Al `Imran, 3: 159), Prophet Muhammad used to consult with his companions
>before taking any decision. The Prophet's counseling with his companions were
>so common that Abu Hurairah is reported to have said:
>
>"I never saw anyone consult his companions more often than the Messenger of
>Allah." (Ahmad)
>
>The consultations had to do with matters on which there was no divine guidance
>in the Quran or the Sunnah. The Prophet did not go to the battle of Badr and
>the battle of Uhud for example without consulting his companions.
>
>In some cases, the Prophet sought his companions' opinions as what happened
>in the aforementioned example and this is called "positive consultation". In
>some other cases, the companions took the initiative and expressed their views
>on certain issues and this is called "negative consultation". For example, the
>location of the battlefield of Badr was decided after Al-Habbab ibn al-Mundhir
>proposed it. The usual term used by Prophet Muhammad in these cases is: "Give
>me your opinion, O people." This practice became a key characteristic of the
>nascent Muslim community for which they are praised in the Quran: {...and
>whose affairs are a matter of counsel...} (Ash-Shura, 42: 39)
>
>Gentleness is a key quality of Prophet Muhammad Prophet Muhammad (peace be
>upon him) consulted his companions even regarding personal issues, like what
>happened when the news of the slander against his wife Aisha spread in Madinah.
>
>"O people, give me your opinion regarding those people who made a forged story
>against my wife..." (Al-Bukhari)
>
>Dealing Gently with His Companions
>
>Gentleness is a key quality of Prophet Muhammad . When he wanted to teach his
>companions, he used a very wise method which entailed both respect for the
>recipient of such knowledge without embarrassing him. One day a Bedouin
>urinated in the mosque, and the people ran to beat him. The Prophet said:
>
>"Do not interrupt his urination (i.e. let him finish). Then the Prophet asked
>for a tumbler of water and poured the water over the place of urine."
>(Al-Bukhari)
>
>In another version, the Prophet called the man and explained to him that the
>mosques are not places for urine, but they are for offering prayer and
>worshipping God. This example takes us to the following point.
>
>Correcting His Companions' Mistakes
>
>Correcting people's mistakes is a Quranic guidance. The Quran has many
>references to situations in which a certain conduct is blamed and corrected.
>These situations apply to Muslims in general and to the Prophet himself. (see
>80: 1-10; 33: 37; 8: 67; 3: 128; 60: 1; 3: 152; 4: 97)
>
>Let us first clarify that because we are human it is normal that we make
>mistakes. What is more important is learning from our mistakes and not
>repeating them. Prophet Muhammad confirmed this meaning in his famous hadith
>which reads:
>
>"Every son of Adam makes mistakes, and the best of those who make mistakes are
>those who repent." (At Tirmidhi)
>
>Following the Quranic guidance, Prophet Muhammad applied the same methodology
>when correcting his companions' mistakes because he felt that it is his duty
>to do so, being the chosen Prophet to guide people to God.
>
>While correcting his companions' mistakes, the Prophet considered different
>factors. The approach differed from one situation to another and from one
>person to another. Dealing with someone who often makes mistakes is different
>from dealing with one who makes a mistake for the first time. The kind of
>mistake is also determinant in the kind of treatment. Priority is given to
>mistakes which have to do with peoples' belief. Situations which involve
>everyday life or etiquette come in second place.
>
>When the Prophet wanted to teach his companions something, he used to
>introduce the topic by telling them that:
>
>"I am like a father to you." (Abu Dawud)
>
>Here is an example of how the Prophet corrected his companions. Umar ibn Abi
>Salamah said: I was a boy under the care of the Prophet and my hand used to
>go around the dish while I was eating. So the Prophet said to me:
>"O boy! Mention the Name of Allah and eat with your right hand, and eat of the
>dish what is nearer to you".
>
>Since then I have applied those instructions when eating." (Al-Bukhari)
>
>Persuasion was a fundamental tool that the Prophet used to correct his
>companions' mistakes. It is reported that a man from Banu Fazarah came to the
>Prophet and said: 'My wife has given birth to a black boy' - and he wanted to
>disown him. He said:
>
>'Do you have camels?'
>
>He said: 'Yes.'
>
>He said: 'What color are they?'
>
>He said: 'Red.'
>
>He said: 'Are there any gray ones among them?'
>
>He said: 'There are some gray camels among them.'
>
>He said: 'Why is that do you think?'
>
>He said: 'Perhaps it is hereditary.'
>
>He said: 'Perhaps this is hereditary.' And he did not permit him to disown
>him. (An-Nasa'i) Respecting the Feelings of His Companions
>
>He did not want to hurt the man's feeling because of his poor condition. The
>Prophet was aware of the details of every single companion's social status
>and managed to deal with every one according to his circumstances. Once a poor
>man invited the Prophet and served him vinegar. The Prophet comforted him and
>said:
>
>"The best condiment is vinegar." (Muslim) This reaction reflects the Prophet's
>wisdom. He did not want to hurt the man's feeling because of his poor
>condition.
>
>Muslims' Duty Today
>
>It is because of this wisdom and these refined skills that the Prophet
>managed to gain this large number of followers, and to successfully convey
>God's message to the world. And because of his refined manners and wise
>leadership, the companions deeply loved the Prophet and were ready to
>sacrifice their lives to save him.
>
>Once a man asked the Prophet about the timing of the Day of Judgment. In
>response, the Prophet asked the man about the good deeds that he had prepared
>for that day. The man said: "I have not prepared much prayer or fasting or
>zakah, but I love God and His Messenger." The Prophet said:
>
>"You will be with those you love." (Al-Bukhari) Now, it's our turn. Muslims
>are told in the Quran that they have in the Prophet Muhammad the most
>beautiful pattern of conduct:
>
>
>{Verily there is for you a good example in the Messenger of God for whoever
>hopes for [the encounter with] God and the Last Day, and remembers God often.}
>(Al-Azhab 33:21) It is now the Muslims' turn to re-live the conduct of the
>Prophet and embrace it in their daily lives. If Muslims claim that they love
>their Prophet, they have to demonstrate this love by following the Prophet's
>footsteps and his guidance in all walks of life; at home, at work, with their
>families, with relatives, with friends, with neighbors regardless of their
>race, faith, color or status.
>
>If we sincerely love the Prophet and follow his guidance, Almighty God will
>love us, and we will be with him in the Herafter, and the closer to him in
>Paradise will be those who follow his example and are best in manners.
>
>Source: OnIslam - Mohsen Haredy
> Ahmad Burhan Mokhtar
>V 63 Sulaiman House
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