The Prophet's (PBUH) intellect, eloquence

and astuteness

The Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, was gifted by Allah with the most excellent
intellect. He was astute and his senses were acute, as for his speech he was by far the most
eloquent. There is no doubt that these qualities were unsurpassable. The superiority of his
intellect and depth of understanding become evident when one reflects upon the way in
which he administered not only the internal affairs of his nation but also external affairs –
no matter whether they were the affairs of just ordinary people or those of the chieftains of
society. His ability was truly amazing, and his life exemplary coupled with profound
knowledge that simply flowed from him and the way in which, without previous instruction,
experience, or reading directed him to carry out and fulfill the Laws of Allah.Wahb,
Munabbih's son, who was well educated said,

"From my readings it has been has become evident that if all the intelligence of
humanity, from the first to the last, were to be gathered as one, it would be in
comparison to the intelligence of the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, as a
single grain of sand."

Allah says, "and when you turn among those who prostrate themselves" 26:219.

The Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, told his Companions, "I see the one behind
my neck just as I see the one before me."

Mujahid explained when the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him,
arose from prayer he could see everyone behind him, just as if they were in front
of him."

Regarding the eyesight of the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, Baki, Mukhallad's son
informs us,

"The Prophet, could see just as well in the dark as he could see in the light."

In the references of authentic prophetic sayings that tell of the ability of his sight one finds
many reports of his seeing angels and devils. When the Negus of Abyssinia passed away he
was able to see him whereupon he prayed the absent funeral prayer upon him, and before
seeing him the Angel Gabriel came to inform him of his passing. Although the Prophet,
praise and peace be upon him, was far from Jerusalem, he saw the city and described it to
the Koraysh. And as he was building the Mosque in Medina the Ka'ba was visible to him. His
clear-sightedness permitted him to see the eleven stars in the Pleaides.This phenomenon
was also amongst the special blessings gifted by Allah to the other prophets.

Abu Hurayrah heard the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, say, "When Allah,
directed glory near Prophet Moses, Moses was able to see an ant on a stone a
distance of thirty miles away."
So imagine what Prophet Muhammad, praise and peace be upon him, was able to see of
spiritual affairs and ranks!

No one can deny this attribute after the Prophet's, praise and peace be upon him, Night
Ascent when he received the special favor of seeing one of the greatest signs of his Lord.
Abu Rukana, known for his incredible strength wrestled with the Messenger of Allah, praise
and peace be upon him, three times and each time Abu Rukana was defeated, after which
the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, invited him to Islam.As for his gait,

Abu Hurayrah said, "I never saw anyone walk more swiftly than the Messenger of
Allah, praise and peace be upon him. It was as if the earth rolled up for him, we
would be exhausted but there were no signs of weariness upon him at all."

It is also reported that when he walked, it was as if he were coming down a slope.His laugh
was that of a broad smile. When he turned to face someone, he would look at them directly.

By Syed Basheer Uddin, PM, Wipro

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Jazakallah Khair.
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