23/12/2025
Forbearance and Humility in Discourse
Once, a Jewish person visited Madinah and began arguing with the Holy Prophet (sa), repeatedly addressing him as “O Muhammad.” The Holy Prophet (sa) responded calmly and without reservation, though his Companions became restless at the man’s audacity. Eventually, one Companion objected and asked that he address the Holy Prophet (sa) respectfully.
The Jewish man replied that he would use the name given by his parents. The Holy Prophet (sa) smiled and said, “What he says is true. My parents named me Muhammad. Let him address me by that name and do not show any anger.”
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(Friday Sermon, 19th December 2025)