Prophet Muhammad (570-632 AD) was born in the full light of history. The Quran calls him ‘a mercy to all mankind’ (21:107). Whoever seeks a guide for himself cannot fail to see him, for he stands out like a tower, a mountain on the horizon, radiating light like a beacon, beckoning man to the true path. One of the qualities of the Prophet of Islam was his great vision, as a result of which he urged his followers to adopt a wise approach in all their dealings. Several traditions on this subject have appeared in the books of Hadith. For instance, the Prophet observed: “We must not feel envy except for two kinds of people: those who, when given wealth, spend generously in the path of Truth, and those who, when given wisdom, judge accordingly and shed its light upon others. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 73) A large number of traditions have been recorded which underscore the importance of wisdom. For instance, the Prophet of Islam said: “How good is the gathering at which wise sayings are uttered? Similarly, he said: “There is no better gift than words of wisdom.” (Sunan al-Darimi, Hadith No. 295)

People are always inquisitive about the role of prophets in this world. They want to know who prophets were and why they were sent to this world. They often ask about the character and teachings of Prophet Muhammad. Let us find answers to such questions in the light of Islam and the Quran.