The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is an inspiration to hundreds of millions of people around the world
Here are some sayings of the Prophet Muhammed (Hadith) that help us understand his inspirational character…
A Muslim who plants a tree or sows a field, from which man, birds and animals can eat, is committing an act of charity. Narrated by Muslim
There is a polish for everything that takes away rust; and the polish for the heart is the remembrance of Allah. Narrated by Bukhari
What actions are most excellent? To gladden the heart of human beings, to feed the hungry, to help the afflicted, to lighten the sorrow of the sorrowful, and to remove the sufferings of the injured. Bukhari
The most excellent Jihad is that for the conquest of self. Bukhari
If you put your whole trust in Allah, as you ought, He most certainly will satisfy your needs, as He satisfies those of the birds. They come out hungry in the morning, but return full to their nests. Narrated by Tirmidhi
Allah will not give mercy to anyone, except those who give mercy to other creatures. Abu Dawud & Tirmidhi
Say what is true, although it may be bitter and displeasing to people. Baihaqi
When you see a person who has been given more than you in money and beauty, look to those, who have been given less. Muslim
It is better to sit alone than in company with the bad; and it is better still to sit with the good than alone. It is better to speak to a seeker of knowledge than to remain silent; but silence is better than idle words. Bukhari
Verily, a man teaching his child manners is better than giving one bushel of grain in alms. Muslim
Whoever is kind, Allah will be kind to him; therefore be kind to man on the earth. He who is in heaven will show mercy on you. Abu Dawud: Tirmidhi
The best of you are those who are best to the women. Tirmidhi
Whoever loveth to meet God, God loveth to meet him. Bukhari
Once a man, who was passing through a road, found a branch of a tree with thorns obstructing it. The man removed the thorns from the way. Allah thanked him and forgave his sins. Bukhari
Allah does not look at your appearance or your possessions; but He looks at your heart and your deeds. Muslim
The best richness is the richness of the soul. Bukhari
When two persons are together, two of them must not whisper to each other, without letting the third hear; because it would hurt him. Bukhari & Muslim
Verily, it is one of the respects to Allah to honor an old man. Bukhari
I command you to treat women kindly… Bukhari
He is not of us who is not affectionate to the little ones, and does not respect the old…Tirmidhi
Be not like the hypocrite who, when he talks, tells lies; when he gives a promise, he breaks it; and when he is trusted, he proves dishonest. Bukhari & Muslim
The seeking of knowledge is obligatory for every Muslim. Tirmidhi
With thanks from Muslim Village website