6.2 Continuation of Description of His صلى الله عليه وسلم Manners
His Shyness
Abu Sa'id عنھ الله رضي said, "The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم had more modesty than a virgin in her tent. When he saw something he disliked, we noticed it in his face."
Chose the Easiest Option
A’isha عنھا الله رضي said: “Whenever the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم was given an option between two things, he used to select the easier of the two as long as it was not sinful; but if it was sinful, he would remain far from it.
Never Took Revenge for Himself
A’isha عنھا الله رضي said: “By Allah, he never took revenge for himself concerning any matter that was presented to him, but when Allah's Limits were transgressed, he would take revenge for Allah's Sake.
Never Faulted Food
A’isha عنھا الله رضي said: The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم never expressed disapproval of food; if he desired it, he ate it, and if he disliked it, he left it alone.
He Accepted Gifts
A’isha عنھا الله رضي narrated: “The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم would accept gifts and He would give something in return."
Never Accepted Sadaqah
The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “the family of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم does not eat from sadaqah.