I know a man who was born without his father. Someone who saw his mother pass away at 6. A person who lost his grandfather when he was just 8. A man who lost all his male children when they were still young. A person who buried his wife with his own hands. A individual who was driven out by his people but still forgave them. A man who was stoned out of a city but still prayed for them. A man who pardoned those who starved his companions, mocked his family, waged war against him for over a decade, and never sought revenge for himself.
His name is Sayyiduna Muhammad. ﷺ
- Ibn Mas‘ūd (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Shall I not inform of whom Hellfire is forbidden for? Or he is forbidden for Hellfire? It is forbidden for someone who is accessible, lenient, tender, and easy to get along with." [Authentic hadith] - [Narrated by At-Termedhy - Narrated by Ahmad] الشرح Shall I not inform you of whom Hellfire is forbidden to burn? It is forbidden for he who is accessible to people, who sits with them in the places of worship, and treat them kindly to the best of his ability; and he who is forbearing, lenient, and tolerant in dealing with them. Source: received through WhatsApp message.