He was neither obscene nor indecent, nor was he loud-voiced in the markets. He did not repay evil with evil; rather, he would pardon and forgive

Explanation

The Mother of the Believers, ‘Ā’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her), was asked about the morals of the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him). She replied: He was not by nature obscene or vulgar in his words or actions, nor did he force himself to be so or do this deliberately. He did not shout or raise his voice in the markets, nor did he repay evil with evil. Instead, he responded with goodness, forgiving inwardly and overlooking and turning away outwardly.

Lessons

• Highlighting the noble character of the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) and his avoidance of reprehensible morals.
• Encouraging the adoption of good morals and the avoidance of bad morals.
• Criticizing the act of speaking with obscene or foul language.
• Criticizing the act of raising one's voice at people and shouting at them.
• Encouraging the act of responding to wrongdoing with kindness, pardon, and forgiveness.