Nobody ever experienced the amount of hardship, trials, difficulties and crises that the Prophet,
sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, experienced throughout his mission. However, he confronted all
such strains with the ultimate perseverance and steadfastness.
He was patient when he was an orphan, when he was poor, hungry and needy. He was described
as a liar, a poet, a soothsayer, a sorcerer, and insane, yet he was patient. He was harmed,
wronged, cursed and insulted, yet he was patient.
His uncle Abu Taalib died, and he remained patient. His wife died, and he remained patient.
People drove him out and...
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