The Prophet (ﷺ) Did This When People Insulted Him

Summary

This video discusses a new series called 'GEM' that delves into the life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to draw lessons on how to handle criticism and insults. The speaker shares several anecdotes, highlighting the Prophet's exemplary behavior in staying calm, not stooping to the level of the aggressors, and using moments of criticism as opportunities for self-reflection. The key takeaways include maintaining composure, avoiding emotional reactions, and recognizing that online attackers are often cowards. The overall message is to handle insults with dignity and poise, following the Prophet's example.

Takeaways

• 🌟 The series called 'GEM' focuses on the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as the best role model.
• 🛡️ The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) dealt with insults and criticisms by not stooping to the level of the attackers.
• 🤝 He believed in not responding to verbal attacks, trusting that angels would defend him.
• 👼 When responding, the Prophet (SAW) emphasized calmness and gentle explanation.
• 💻 Modern verbal attacks often happen online, and those who attack are considered cowards.
• 🙌 In difficult situations, he suggested placing matters in Allah's hands.
• 😌 The Prophet (SAW) remained calm and avoided emotional reactions when criticized.
• 📖 Learning to not fall victim to emotions was a key lesson from the Prophet's (SAW) life.
• 🔍 Criticisms can be moments for self-reflection to identify personal improvements.
• 👑 Maintaining high moral standards and dignity in the face of criticism is essential.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the new series 'GEM'?

The main purpose of the 'GEM' series is to go through the life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and learn how he dealt with various situations, providing a genuine and exemplary model for others to follow.

How did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) respond to insults and criticisms according to the speaker?

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) never stooped to the level of those insulting him. He remained calm and did not retaliate with anger or insults.

What example is given to illustrate the Prophet’s reaction to insults?

An example given is when the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was sitting with his friend Abu Bakr and a group of people began to insult them. The Prophet remained silent and calm, even when Abu Bakr responded to the insults. The Prophet explained that when Abu Bakr was silent, angels responded on his behalf, but when he responded, the angels left and Shaytan (Satan) came.

What advice is given for dealing with online insults?

The advice given is to ignore online insults and not respond to them, as responding to such attacks only brings one down to the level of the insulter.

What does the speaker suggest doing when someone insults you repeatedly?

The speaker suggests not responding to repeated insults and instead putting the matter in the hands of Allah, trusting that Allah will handle it appropriately.

How did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) address the Ansar's concerns after distributing the spoils of war?

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) calmly called the Ansar and explained to them his reasoning, reassuring them that he valued their support and that they were going back to Medina with him.

What lesson is conveyed through the story of the psychologist who came to treat the Prophet?

The lesson conveyed is that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) remained calm and composed even when falsely accused of being insane, using the opportunity to convey the message of Islam through the Quran, leading to the psychologist’s conversion.

What should one do to avoid falling victim to their emotions when insulted?

One should remain calm, not retaliate with anger, and try to understand the situation objectively without letting emotions control their actions.

What is the significance of reflecting on the criticism or insult received?

Reflecting on the criticism or insult received can be a moment of self-assessment to determine if there is any truth to it and if any personal improvements are needed.

What are the four key points mentioned for dealing with insults and criticisms?

The four key points mentioned are: 1) Do not stoop to the level of the ignorant, 2) Remain calm and explain gently, 3) Do not fall victim to emotions, and 4) Use the situation as a moment of reflection to assess if there is a serious issue with oneself.

Outlines

00:00

📜 Introduction to the GEM Series and Handling Criticism

The speaker introduces the new series called GEM (Genuine and Exemplary Model), which focuses on the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his exemplary conduct. The primary topic discussed is how the Prophet dealt with criticisms and insults. The speaker emphasizes that the Prophet never stooped to the level of his attackers and responded with patience and dignity. An example is given where the Prophet remained silent and calm while being verbally attacked, teaching us to avoid reacting impulsively and instead maintain our composure.

05:02

💬 The Story of the Hidden Believer and Divine Justice

The speaker narrates a story from the Quran about a man who concealed his faith and advised his people to trust in Allah. When faced with continuous insults, he remained silent and left the matter to Allah. Subsequently, divine punishment befell the wrongdoers. The lesson here is to entrust our grievances to Allah and avoid descending to the level of our detractors. By doing so, we maintain our dignity and allow divine justice to prevail.

10:03

🧘 Remaining Calm in the Face of Criticism

The speaker discusses another aspect of the Prophet's response to criticism—remaining calm. After a battle, the Prophet distributed spoils of war, favoring the people of Mecca, which upset the Ansar. Instead of reacting angrily, the Prophet calmly explained his actions, maintaining trust and understanding. Another story involves a psychologist visiting Mecca and accusing the Prophet of insanity. The Prophet responded with calmness and patience, ultimately guiding the man to Islam. The key lesson is to remain composed and rational, even when faced with baseless accusations.

🛡️ Avoiding Emotional Reactions and Reflecting on Criticism

The speaker highlights the importance of not succumbing to emotions when insulted. A story about a young man during the time of the Prophet’s caliph, Umar, illustrates this point. Despite being heavily criticized, the caliph remained patient and ignored the insults, demonstrating restraint. The final point encourages self-reflection when criticized. While following the other steps, it's crucial to assess whether there's any truth in the criticism and use it as an opportunity for self-improvement. The overall message is to handle insults with dignity, calmness, and introspection, following the Prophet's example.

Keywords

💡GEM (Genuine and Exemplary Model)

GEM stands for Genuine and Exemplary Model, referring to the Prophet Muhammad as the ultimate role model for all Muslims. The series aims to explore the Prophet's life and his exemplary ways of handling various situations, particularly focusing on how he dealt with criticisms and insults.

💡Criticism

Criticism refers to the disapproval expressed by someone about another person or their actions. In the context of the video, it highlights how the Prophet Muhammad faced and responded to criticisms with patience and wisdom, never stooping to the level of his critics.

💡Insults

Insults are disrespectful or scornful remarks made to offend someone. The video discusses how the Prophet Muhammad dealt with insults, choosing not to retaliate but to remain composed and maintain his dignity.

💡Patience

Patience is the ability to endure difficult situations without getting angry or upset. The Prophet Muhammad exemplified patience when he faced verbal attacks and insults, teaching Muslims to remain calm and composed in the face of provocation.

💡Angels

In Islamic belief, angels are celestial beings who carry out God's commands. The video mentions that when the Prophet Muhammad remained silent during insults, angels responded on his behalf, highlighting the divine support he received for his patience.

💡Shan

Shan refers to Satan in Islamic teachings. The video explains that when one retaliates in anger to insults, it invites negative influences like Satan into the situation, which is why the Prophet Muhammad chose to remain silent and composed.

💡Online attacks

Online attacks refer to the modern phenomenon of people using the internet to insult or criticize others. The speaker calls such attackers 'cowards,' emphasizing that true courage lies in addressing issues directly and respectfully.

💡Calmness

Calmness is the state of being peaceful and untroubled. The Prophet Muhammad demonstrated calmness in the face of criticism and insults, often using these moments to teach others and guide them towards better behavior.

💡Self-reflection

Self-reflection is the process of examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The video suggests that criticism can be an opportunity for self-reflection, allowing individuals to consider whether there is any truth in the feedback and if there are areas for personal improvement.

💡High road

Taking the high road means behaving in a moral and honorable way, especially in difficult situations. The video encourages Muslims to follow the Prophet Muhammad's example by responding to insults and criticisms with dignity and integrity, rather than retaliating.

Highlights

Introduction of the GEM series, focusing on the Prophet Muhammad as the best role model.

Main topic: How the Prophet Muhammad dealt with criticisms and insults.

Prophet Muhammad never stooped to the level of his attackers.

Story of the Prophet Muhammad and Abu Bakr, highlighting patience and restraint in the face of insults.

Prophet Muhammad emphasized the role of angels in defending those who remain patient.

Online attackers are labeled as cowards for not confronting their issues directly.

Advice from the Quran: transferring matters to Allah when faced with repeated insults.

Importance of remaining calm and addressing issues gently.

Prophet Muhammad’s interaction with the Ansar, highlighting calm and respectful communication.

Story of the psychologist who initially thought Prophet Muhammad was insane but converted after hearing the Prophet’s words.

The necessity of not falling victim to emotions when insulted.

Using criticism as a moment of self-reflection to identify and address potential personal issues.

Prophet Muhammad’s consistent demonstration of patience and high moral character.

Four key strategies for dealing with insults and criticism: not stooping to the level of the ignorant, remaining calm, not falling victim to emotions, and using criticism for self-reflection.

Conclusion emphasizing the importance of adopting the Prophet Muhammad’s character and demeanor in handling insults.

Transcripts

so today inshallah as you all know that

um last week or week before I started a

new series called gem which means that

the genuine and exemplary model and the

best example for all of us the best role

model for all of us is

whoam so inshallah what we want to do in

this series is we want to go through the

life of the prophet wasallam and

learning how he dealt with with

different situations today inshallah I

want to talk about that how did s alaihi

wasallam deal with criticisms and

insults I'm sure that all of you here at

some point in your life you've been

insulted by someone you've been

criticized the wrong way by someone

you've been attacked whether verbally or

nowadays online by someone how would

alai wasallam deal with insults that is

what we're learning today so the very

first thing that we understand from the

life of the Prophet wasallam is that he

would never come down to the level

of that person and begin to attack back

so we learned from the prophet

sallallahu alai wasallam that one time

he was sitting with

abak now before I get into the story I

want you all to understand what I'm

about to say see a lot of times when I

share a story or when you hear a story

you understand the story but what's what

we generally lack is to read between the

lines we usually don't read between the

lines so s alhi wasallam is sitting one

time with his with his best friend

perhaps

asked a group of people came and they

began to

insult now I want you to put yourself in

a similar situation imagine you're

sitting and someone begins to come and

insult you what's the first thing that

you feel like should be done your best

friend is sitting next to you you should

have your best friend step in and

intervene for you and and you know

defend you this is what we think this is

what we think a best friend should do in

that particular situation abak is

sitting over there his best friend is

sitting next to him they are going on

and on they are attacking verbally

attacking and the prophet is absolutely

quiet now in a particular situation we

will begin to question our friendship

with that person The Story Goes On the

second time they again launched verbal

insults was still sitting quiet he

didn't say a single word the third time

they insulted

like any other human being he said you

know what enough is enough and he

attacked back when he attacked

back wasallam what did he do he got up

and he left now read between the lines

if your best friend did that won't you

question your friendship with that

person after that but what did alai

wasallam tell abak after that because

abak went after the prophet he says I

was being insulted and you didn't say a

single word Y and at that time the

prophet wasam

saidak when you were not responding the

Angels were there and they were

responding on your behalf the minute you

open your mouth the Angels left and

guess who came the Shan came and he says

I don't want to be in that kind of

gathering so I left Subhan Allah what we

learn from this is the prophet would

never come down to their level today at

that in that story we find that someone

is coming in verbally

attacking today most people don't even

have the audacity or the you know they

don't have the audacity or the strength

to come and verbalize or verbally attack

someone nowadays all the attack is

taking place where online okay all the

attacks are taking place online and W I

swear by Allah when I say this those

people who attack online wall they're

cowards walli they are cowards because a

person when you have a problem with

someone you will come to them and you

will say something and have a proper you

know a an adult conversation with

someone but these people who sit there

and they just attack and they you know

sort of like inflate their ego W they

are cowards this is why my teacher

always taught me something from the

Quran you know in the Quran in there's a

story about a

man there was a man from the people of

mam who who would who had concealed his

faith and he was talking to the people

or to the family of f the Quran says

that there came a time where he's trying

to explain to them that I'm trying to

tell you to come to naat I'm trying to

take you to success and you're taking me

away from success and then he says at

the end he says something very beautiful

and my teacher said that if you ever

come into a situation where someone is

insulting you over and over again he

says don't resp respond back but rather

just say to that

person this man who had concealed his

faith he said this to the family he

says what does this mean it means I

transfer this entire matter I put this

entire matter in the hands of Allah

subhah wa ta'ala I'll let Allah handle

it and Subhan what do we see in that

same Surah right after he said I put

this matter in the hands of Allah subhah

wa ta'ala it is mentioned that Allah

subhanahu wa ta'ala he sent his

punishment on the AL in the family of

the point is that whenever you find

yourself in that kind of situation don't

ever come down to their level just

ignore it at that time but there's no

point of coming down to their level the

second thing that we learn from the life

of the Prophet wasallam how he dealt

with criticism and insult is that he

will he would remain calm now once again

I talked about reading between the lines

right it was after a battle that the

prophet Propet sallallahu alaihi

wasallam he's handing out The Spoils of

War and he gave a lot of Spoils of War

to the people of mekah now anyone who

reading there who's in that situation

what is he thinking that he gave it to

the people of mekah he was born in mekah

he is from mekah so he's giving it to

his people and we the he's not giving us

anything this is a narrated by he's

saying himself that the ansar became

upset the ansar became upset and they

became upset at what that the prophet is

giving to these people of mecah and we

are the ones who've always supported Ram

we thought that we had an amazing

relationship with the prophet Sall

wasallam and you see they came and they

sort of

questioned Al wasallam now think read

between the lines imagine if you if

there is you have a good relationship

with someone and they would never

question your Authority they don't

question your decisions and you don't

question their decisions but imagine

when you have such an amazing

relationship with someone and they begin

to question your decision you would

think that I thought we had you know we

had belief in each other we trust each

other the prophet s wasallam he hears

about this that the ansar are getting

upset he's thinking to himself that we

you know I've done so much for the ansar

and yes the ansar have done so much for

me but at the end of the day who's

questioning who is sort of upset in this

situation is the ANS what did the

prophet do he could have got upset that

I thought you trusted me and I trusted

you and now you're questioning me no

that's not what the prophet did he's he

called the ansar and he says that I've

heard

Rumblings is it true and this ansar they

stayed quiet which means that they

understood that the prophet understands

that they were saying some things and

the prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam

then begins to explain to them he's calm

see in a situation like that when

someone who you have so much belief in

if they ever question you you you don't

get angry with them but just sit there

and calmly explain to them is telling

the an that they are going back home

with dun and you're going back to Medina

with who with alai wasallam he never got

upset with him there's another story

also when a man came inside mekah he was

told he was he was by the way his name

is you can find him in the SE of the

prophet he was known as a psychologist

that was his profession when he came

inside mecah he was told that there is a

crazy man in mekah don't go to him he

said this is perfect I get I get another

patient right if I'm a psychologist and

there's a man who is mentally insane I

get another patient of mine right so he

went to the prophet and he says you know

are you Muhammad sallam he says yes I

heard you're

insane I'm here to treat you what did

the proph do did he get upset no because

he knows that this man is not not from

mecah it's fine he's been he's been

brainwashed he's been told he's been

given you know false uh news and then

what did the prophet do he never got

upset he says can you say something to

me talk to me you know when a person as

a psychologist when you're talking to

someone who's potentially a patient you

say talk to me and you began to

understand where they're coming from

what did the prophet say he began he

said the prophet went through the entire

ha when this man he heard these

words he was M he was blown away now he

thought to himself that this man

probably just you know was a fluke okay

by chance he probably did not you know

he probably did not mean it he just said

it he might be a mental patient right he

says say it

again and at that time our Prophet

sallallahu alaihi wasallam what did he

again again he

said and he went through the entire

then he after that he asked our Prophet

wasallam like you're nothing there's

nothing wrong with you why do they say

that that is when he gave da and Subhan

Allah this man he converted to Islam so

the point is the second the second

important point is always remain calm

try to address the issue two more

important points inshallah and we'll

finish number three is do not ever fall

victim to your emotions after the death

of

prophet he had a in that sh there was a

young man

this young man's uncle came and he says

you are in the of he says yes he goes I

want to meet your Amir he goes okay fine

he came

to and he says that and he began to

criticize he began to insult him that

you're not a just leader you're not a

just ruler and so forth and he just you

know there was a you know as they say

the floodgates open literally with this

man The Floodgate of insults just

started at that time you can imagine

how many times life of the prophet he

said just give me the permission right

just snap your fingers and I'll take

care of the rest this man he's coming

with all these insult insults what did

do he could have just taken care of him

this young man who was in the sh he said

he read just one verse of the

Quran one verse of the Quran was enough

to help him understand he says

he goes take the high road let go of

this person he's a j he doesn't

understand and what did do he let go of

that person he did not say a single word

and he let that he let that he just

completely ignored that person third

thing we learned from the life of the

Prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam is

learn how not to fall victim to your

emotions the last thing I want to share

is that in a situation that someone

insults you the last thing that you can

do is perhaps at times you can try to

see what are they insulting you about

what are they criticizing you about and

this could be a moment of reflection

that is there an actually serious

actually is there a serious problem with

me or not is there an issue with me or

not if someone comes and insults your

character at that time you can ask is

there something really wrong with my

character or not if someone comes and

insults you about anything that could be

a moment once again you take all the

other steps that I have shared with you

but at the same time when someone does

criticize you or insults you or attacks

you that also could be a moment of

reflection for any one of us so that is

why once again four things how would

deal with insults or criticism and

attacks the very first one was not to

fall to the level of the

ignorant the second one was what be calm

and explain gently number three is do

not fall victim to your emotions and

ignore the ignore the ignorant and the

fourth one is moment of reflection is

there a serious issue with me or not

these are things that we learned from

the prophet sallu alaihi wasallam I ask

Allah subhana wa to give us the and the

character and the demeanor of

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