When You Noticed His Poverty | Meeting Muhammad ﷺ Episode 20

Summary

This transcript highlights the remarkable character of the Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam), focusing on his humility and selflessness. Despite being the beloved and chosen Prophet, he lived in poverty, enduring hunger and hardships far beyond what most people could imagine. The Prophet's actions and choices were a reflection of his devotion to the afterlife rather than worldly riches. His life exemplifies the values of perseverance, selflessness, and a deep reliance on Allah, serving as an inspiration to all. His humility is remembered through the stories of his struggles, especially during the difficult times in Medina and his unwavering commitment to his mission.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam's character is a key proof of his prophethood, showcasing sincerity towards Allah and all creation.
• 😀 In Mecca, the Prophet was tested by people trying to offer him wealth or power, but he remained steadfast in his message and never compromised.
• 😀 Despite being in Medina, where wealth could have been easily attained, the Prophet chose to live in absolute poverty, demonstrating his humility.
• 😀 The Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam lived without ever storing food for the next day, depending on Allah for sustenance each day.
• 😀 One night, the Prophet and Abu Bakr radiAllahu Anhu found themselves out looking for food, highlighting the unseen hardships they faced.
• 😀 During difficult times, the Prophet's hunger was evident, and he endured extreme poverty alongside his companions.
• 😀 The Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam once shared how he and Bilal radiAllahu Anhu had nothing suitable to eat for 30 nights, surviving on crumbs.
• 😀 The Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam’s house was extremely modest, with nothing but a mat, a few barley grains, and a water skin.
• 😀 Umar radiAllahu Anhu was shocked by the Prophet’s living conditions, as he compared them to the luxurious lives of kings, but the Prophet remained focused on the Hereafter.
• 😀 Aisha radiAllahu Anha remembered the Prophet's life of poverty even after his passing, never forgetting how he lived without ever enjoying two meals a day.

Q & A

What is one of the greatest proofs of Prophet Muhammad's (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) prophethood mentioned in the script?

One of the greatest proofs of Prophet Muhammad's (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) prophethood is his character, particularly his akhlaq (moral conduct). His sincerity towards Allah and creation exemplifies his prophethood.

What did the people of Mecca try to do with Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) when he first began preaching?

The people of Mecca tried to compromise with Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam), testing his intentions to see if he was motivated by desires for wealth or power, but he continued to endure persecution without accepting their offers.

What was the Prophet's (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) living situation in Medina?

In Medina, Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) chose to live in absolute poverty, even though he could have lived a wealthy life if he had accepted support from his companions like Abdurrahman ibn Awf, Uthman ibn Affan, or Talha ibn Ubaydullah.

What does the script reveal about the Prophet's (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) food situation?

The script reveals that the Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) never had food stored for the next day, and he often lived day by day, getting by with whatever was available. He was sometimes seen going out in search of food, even at night.

How did Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (radiAllahu ta'ala Anhu) discover the Prophet’s (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) hunger?

One night, Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (radiAllahu ta'ala Anhu) bumped into the Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) while they were both out looking for food, which revealed the depth of the Prophet's hunger and poverty.

What did Jabir ibn Abdullah (radiAllahu ta'ala Anhu) observe about the Prophet's (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) condition during the Battle of the Trench?

During the Battle of the Trench, Jabir ibn Abdullah (radiAllahu ta'ala Anhu) observed the Prophet's (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) bloated stomach, indicating that he had not had anything to eat for days, reflecting the severity of the hunger they faced.

What did the Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) say about his experiences with hunger?

The Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) once reflected on his extreme hunger, mentioning that he and Bilal ibn Rabah (radiAllahu ta'ala Anhu) endured 30 nights with nothing suitable for a living creature to eat except small crumbs or whatever they could find.

How did Umar ibn al-Khattab (radiAllahu ta'ala Anhu) react upon seeing the Prophet’s (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) living conditions?

Umar ibn al-Khattab (radiAllahu ta'ala Anhu) was shocked when he entered the Prophet's (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) house and saw the simplicity of his living conditions, including a mat that left marks on the Prophet's body, and very little food or possessions.

What was the Prophet’s (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) response to Umar ibn al-Khattab (radiAllahu ta'ala Anhu) when he expressed his concern about the Prophet's poverty?

The Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) responded by reminding Umar (radiAllahu ta'ala Anhu) that they, as followers of Islam, are focused on the hereafter, not on the wealth of this world. He emphasized that the dunya (worldly life) belongs to others, while the akhira (afterlife) belongs to them.

What did Aisha (radiAllahu Anha) remember after the Prophet's (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) passing?

Aisha (radiAllahu Anha) remembered the Prophet's (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) simple life and would cry every time she ate a full meal because she recalled how the Prophet never had two full meals in a day, never experiencing the comfort and abundance of food.