Rahmatul lil-Alamin
(Mercy to the Worlds)

The Quran proclaims that Allah sent down the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as mercy to all people of the worlds (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:107). His kindness and mercy even towards his enemies, who were after his blood, bears out the truth of the above Quranic assertion. Throughout his life he did not hit anyone, what to say of killing. It is on record that when the Makkan unbelievers persecution turned almost intolerable, someone suggested to the Prophet (peace be upon him) that he may curse them. To this He replied that his advent constituted mercy for the worlds. It did not, therefore, befit him to curse even die-hard unbelievers.

His mercy was reflected at its sharpest in his improving the plight of women, widows, orphans and the poor. His overflowing love for children also stemmed from his mercy.

This role model should set us on the path of love and kindness for our fellow human beings.

Blessed Names and Characteristic of Prophet Muhammad
By Abdur Raheem Kidwai
(Page 82-83)