Al-Qasim was born by Hazrat Sayyidah Khadijah (radiyallahu ‘anha) in Makkah before the mission (AD 610). He lived only two years, and then hastened to the eternal world.

‘Abdullah, who was surnamed “the agreeable,” was born of Sayyidah Khadijah after the mission, and died in infancy.

Ibrahim was the son of Mariah the Coptess, and was born in Madinah in the eighth year of Hijrah [AD 629-320]. On the seventh day after his birth the Holy Rasul (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam) slaughtered a sheep to celebrate his ‘Aqiqah, got his head shaved, and distributed as alms a sum of gold equal in weight to his hair. According to a certain tradition, Umm Sayf, the wife of Abu Sayf the blacksmith, was appointed to nurse Ibrahim, who lived almost one year and a half, and died in the tenth year of Hijrah [AD 631-32]. After his death, Ibrahim was washed by his nurse, but according to another tradition, Hazrat al-Fazl bin al-‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anh) performed that duty. Hazrat ‘Abdur-Rahman bin ‘Awuf (radiyallahu ‘anh) poured water on his corpse, and his lordship the seat of Nubuwwah was present at the ablution. In the Rauza-tul-Ahbab, it is, however, stated that, according to the most correct tradition, the Holy Nabi (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam) prayed over his body, and sat at the end of his grave until he was interred. Hazrat Al-Fazl bin al-‘Abbas and Hazrat Usama bin Zaid (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) entered the sepulchre, and when they had finished the burial, they arranged the surface of the grave and poured water over it; and the first grave in Islam over which water was poured was that of Hazrat Ibrahim; but the knowledge is with Allah, whom we adore.

His name is Muhammad, the son of Abdullah, the son of Abdul-Muttalib, the son of Hashim, the son of Abd Manaf, the son of Qusayy, the son of Kilab, the son of Murrah, the son of Ka’b, the son of Lu’ayy, the son of Ghalib, the son of Fihr, the son of Malik, the son of an-Nadr, the son of Kinanah, the son of Khuzaimah, the son of Mudrikah, the son of Ilyas, the son of Mudar, the son of Nizar, the son of Ma’add, the son of Adnan..

This blessed genealogy of the Holy Nabî (Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) is agreed upon up to Adnân, though discrepancies arise when research ascends above the latter. Nevertheless, all historians agree unanimously in placing six of Allah’s Ambiya—Ismâ’îl (‘alaihis-Salaam), Ibrâhîm (‘alaihis-Salaam), Hûd (‘alaihis-Salaam), Nûh (‘alaihis-Salaam), Idrîs (‘alaihis-Salaam), and Sheeth (‘alaihis-Salaam)—into the genealogy of the Seal of Ambiya (Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam), reaching as far back as Hadrat Adam (‘alaihis-Salaam), the father of mankind.

The beginning of the family of Prophecy has already been recorded above by way of synopsis; the details, however, of their virtues and actions are as follows: The father (of blessed memory and glorious character) of Muhammad, the Nabî of Allah (Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) was ‘Abdullah (‘alaihis-Salaam), distinguished and prominent among the youths of the Quraish tribe by the perfection of his character, the nobility of his descent, the pleasantness and beauty of his demeanor, the generosity of his manners, the goodness of his deeds, the affability of his qualities, and the elegance of his behavior. In pulchritude and amiability, he was the Yusuf of his time. The light of the start of Nabî Muhammad’s Nubuwwah shone from the beauty of his aspect, and the radiation of the sun of Sayyidina Ahmad’s (Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) Risalah was evident from his heart-rejoicing countenance.

It is said that Aminah was in the bosom of the family of her uncle Wahab, the son of Abd Munâf, when Abdul-Muttalib sued for her hand in favor of his son, 'Abdullah, and that he at the same courted Hâilah, the daughter of Wahab, for himself. Both weddings took place simultaneously, and afterwards Hâilah gave birth to Hamzah, and Aminah to the Last of Prophets (Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam). According to an authentic tradition, Abdullah went to Syria before the birth of the Nabî of Allah (Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam); according to another he was on his return from it; and yet, according to another, he was on his way to it, whilst some say that he went to purchase dates, and than, when he reached Madinah, the destroyer of joys demolished the castle of his existence so that he died, and was buried on the premises called Dar-un-nâilah.

He had attained the age of twenty-five, and according to others of thirty years, but AllahTa'ala knows best.

If anybody demanded anything of the Holy Last Messenger, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, he would oblige him. In addition, he would spend from his own budget in the way of Allah. He would sew his own shoes and clothes. He would also do the housework. Hence he would cut meat with his blessed wives. The Holy Last Messenger, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, was more modest than any body. His looks would never be fixed on anybody’s face. He would accept invitation of both freedmen and others. If a gift were sent (hadiya) he would except it even though it may be a drop of milk or the leg of a hare. He would always return the favor of hadiya by giving gifts. He would consume the hadiya but he would not consume goods sent as Sadaqah and Khairat. He would become angry with people for the sake of Allah but never for his personal sake. He would propagate truth even though it would apparently be detrimental to himself and his Holy Companions.

Some non-Muslims approached and requested his permission to assist him in eliminating his enemies. He replied that he would not take the help of non-Muslims even though at the time he was short of manpower. The Holy Last Messenger, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, in his entire life has never eaten once for three days running chapati (of wheat) to his stomach’s full. These hardships he would undertake not because of poverty but as precautionary measures to keep his Nafs subdued. He would accept a Walimah invitation. He would visit the sick and accompany a Janaza. He would without fear walk alone amongst his enemy without any bodyguard. He possessed incomparable humility and was the most honorable. His talk would never be lengthy and boastful. He had a smiling countenance. He would wear whatever was available. At times, a small blanket and at times an expensive Yemeni chaddar. He would wear a woolen Jubba (gown) made from the wool of Halal animals.

He would wear a ring on the small finger, either on the left or right hand. When riding an animal, he would always ask either his attendant or someone else to mount the animal behind him. Whatever animal was available he would ride it, be it a horse, camel, mule, or donkey. At times he would walk on foot. At times without the chaddar and cap he would go to the other end of Madinah to inquire the welfare of someone. He liked perfumes but disliked stench, smell, and pungent powder. He would sit with the poor and the needy and would feed the poor. He would respect those exhibiting good conduct. By dealing kindly with notables he would win their hearts. He would extensively meet the members of his family but never allowed their interference whilst bestowing position. He would gradually try to develop relationship with all. He would not burden anybody. He would accept the apology—explanation of the defaulter. He would never lie even for the sake of humor. He would witness a Halal game and would not forbid others from witnessing it. In light heartedness he would even run a race with his blessed wife, Hazrat Sayyidah Aisha (Radhi Allahu anha). If there were noise and tension around he would adopt patience. He had a camel and goat whose milk he and his household used to drink. He had both, male attendants and maid servants, who would live in the same conditions as his own household.

Hazrat Anas narrates that "I swear by Him who sent the Last Messenger, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, with the Truth, that whenever the Last Messenger, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, was disturbed by any of my actions, he would never directly criticize me and whenever any member of his, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, family criticized me, he would say the same to them."

He, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, never criticized his bedding. If it were available then he would lie on it otherwise on the bare floor.

It was his blessed habit that if he would meet somebody he would say the Salaam first. If anybody would stop him to say something then it was his practice to stand there till the other person had left himself. If anyone would shake hands, he would not withdraw his hand till the other had withdrawn it first. Whenever he would meet a companion he would warmly shake hands and then interlock the fingers and give him a hard squeeze.

Whether standing or sitting he would be doing Dhikr of Allah. While saying optional prayer, if somebody would come and sit near him he would quickly finish the prayers and inquire whether the person had any work with him. If he had some work with him, the Last Messenger, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, would first attend to it and later continue his prayers. Usually he would sit with a posture that he would join both the knees, feet resting on the ground and would encircle the keep caps by locking his arms around them. His companions also used to sit in the same manner. He would sit wherever space was available. He would never spread his feet during the course of a Majlis. However, if the space was sufficient and people were not disturbed then at times he would spread his feet.

If a guest would come he would vacate his pillow and offer to him. In case the guest refused it, would make him swear and pass the pillow over to him. He would attend to all the people and would listen very affectionately to everybody whosoever came to meet him. His assemble was highly refined and most.

Allah has said: "O’ Messenger, this is a special blessing from Allah that of all people you are so kind hearted."

The Holy Last Messenger, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, would never call names of his Companions, instead he would call them by their Kunya. If anybody had no Kunya he would himself appoint a Kunya for them and they would be known by that Kunya. He would also appoint Kunya to women and children. To women who did not have children, he would appoint Kunya. If he would appoint a Kunya their hearts would become soft.

Amongst all the people, he would be the last to get annoyed and the first whose anger would melt. He was extremely noble and kind. In his assembly there would be neither noise nor laughter. Whenever he would get up from a Majlis he would say the following Du’a:

"O’ Allah and I repent before you."

He would say that this Du’a was taught to him by Hazrat Jibreel, Alayhis-Salaam.

Our Master, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, had a very polite, soft and refined manner of conversation. The contents of his discourse would emanate from his blessed mouth like pearls strung together. Most of the time, he would sit silent and would never open his mouth without some genuine and urgent cause. In case of anger or emotional state he would not tell a lie. He smiled quite often but no one ever saw him laughing loudly. However, he always remained cheerful but at the time of Wahee (Revelation), mention of Dooms-day or while delivering sermons, he would be seen with a very grave countenance.

A person who regulates his conduct to Adab or Islamic code of Conduct or Ikhlaq-e-Muhammadi is in fact a friend of Allah, Wali (saint). A person who calls himself a saint but does not follow this Islamic code of Conduct, then he is a Satan in the guise of a saint. An ordinary Muslim who does not identify himself with Ikhlaq-e-Muhammadi is defeating the very purpose for which this world was created, Messengers were sent, and the Holy Qu’ran was revealed. One thing should be remembered that Adab and Ikhlaq-e-Muhammadi are quite opposite to Hindu and western cultures. Hence a true Muslim is one who identifies himself with the Holy Last Messenger of Allah, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam.

"Verily (O’ Muhammad) you are exalted in your conduct." The morals, manners and conduct of the Last Messenger of Allah, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, were perfected by Almighty Allah—who taught him, with a view to educate mankind. According to Hazrat Abu Huraira, the Holy Messenger, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, had said, "I have been sent as a Messenger in order to perfect the morals and conduct of mankind." As a matter of fact, certain previous Messengers were links in the chain of human moral evolution which found its culmination in the person of the Last Messenger of Allah, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam. Allah Almighty is the teacher of the Holy Last Messenger, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, in perfecting in him the best of moral conduct—Ikhlaq-e-Hasna. In Holy Qur’an, one sees how the Pupil, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, is being taught by The Teacher.

"(O’ Messenger) Forgive the wrongs of people and show them path of righteousness and keep away from the ignorants." [Holy Qur’an]

"Allah commands you to do justice, kindness and give charity to relatives and forbids you from all acts of lewdness, evil, and rebellion." [Holy Qur’an]

"(Men of Allah) Control their anger, and forgive people; Allah likes righteous people." [Holy Qur’an]

As a matter of fact, Allah the Most High has revealed his guidance in many forms; first of all He revealed and culminated His revelation in the person of the Holy Last Messenger, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, which is contained in the form of a Book called the Holy Qur’an. Hence is known as al-Qur’an-e-Natiq—the speaking Qur’an, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam.

Similarly Allah the Great, has manifested each and every sign (called verse in English, which is an incorrect translation of Ayat: miraculous sign) contained in the Holy Qur’an in the universe and each and every second he is still guiding mankind through the various aspects of the Holy Qur’an. Therefore, all the aspects of divine guidance are directly concerned with the perfection of humanity. Moral conduct of a man is meant to help him realize his goal—Al-Insan al-Kamil, viceroy of God. Thus, all those who shall follow the path of perfection—Ikhlaq-e-Muhammadi—shall become a beloved of Allah and shall be blessed with very quick results.

"Verily He loves them and they love Him." [Holy Qur’an]

It is the objective of the Holy Qur’an to impart education of etiquette and conduct of the Holy Last Messenger, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, so that through him the entire humanity is taught etiquettes and becomes cultured. Hence the Holy Last Messenger, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, has said that "I am the Messenger to complete the evolution of perfect conduct." Then the Last Messenger, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, educated the people on these lines. When Allah the Almighty had perfected conduct in the person of the Holy Last Messenger, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, He said, "Verily (O’ Messenger) your conduct is the best." How kind and merciful is Allah, the Almighty that He Himself praises the conduct of his Beloved, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam. Educating people the Holy Last Messenger, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, Allah appreciates good conduct and dislikes poor conduct. In this connection, Hazrat Ali (radhi Allahu ‘anhu) said, "I fear for that Muslim to whom a brother Muslim came seeking fulfillment of some problem and the former is unable to help him, even though he may not hope for reward and fear of punishment in the Hereafter. Then it is compulsory for him to exhibit good conduct for in it lies his Nijat (salvation)." The Holy Last Messenger, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, has said, "I swear by Him in whose hands is my life, that only those with good conduct will enter Paradise." There is a tradition narrated by Hazrat Mu’az bin Jabal that the Holy Last Messenger, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, has said, "Allah has made Islam very precise in two things, one Akhlaq-e-Husna, and the other, good deeds."

Briefly the main features of Ikhlaq-e-Husna and good deeds are the following:

1. To live together in affection;
2. To perform good deeds;
3. To deal with people humanely;
4. To give alms;
5. To distribute food;
6. To say Salaam extensively (only on Muslims);
7. To visit and care for sick Muslims;
8. To accompany the Janaza of a Muslim irrespective of his being a good or bad Muslim;
9. Always to live in harmony and understanding with Muslims and/or infidels;
10. To respect aged Muslims;
11. To accept an invitation from a Muslim;
12. To extend invitation to other Muslims;
13. To forgive people;
14. To maintain peace and harmony among people;
15. To give charity;
16. To extend Salaam first;
17. To save oneself from Haram things, e.g. dancing, music, singing, backbiting, loose talk, lewdness, miserliness, ill manners.

There is a tradition narrated by Hazrat Anas that the Holy Last Messenger, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, has not omitted any good instruction which he has not told us nor has he omitted to mention any defect, which he has not forbidden us or invoked the fear of Allah. The above points are covered in the following Qur’anic Ayat:

“Allah command (O People) to do justice, charity, and give some of your goods to your relatives and forbids lewdness, evil deeds and unruliness.”

Hazrat Mu’az bin Jabal has said that the Holy Last Messenger of Allah, Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, advised me,

“O Mu’az, I advise you to always fear Allah, speak the truth, fulfill promises, do not break a trust, be kind to orphans, be considerate to your neighbors, deal softly with people and extensively do Salaam to them, do good deeds, do not retain great expectation in your heart, remain steadfast in your belief, try to understand the Holy Qur’an, develop love for the Hereafter, have fear of the Day of Judgement, inculcate humility, obedience and modesty. I forbid you to abuse a wise person and intelligent person. Do not call a truthful person a liar, do not obey a sinful person, do not disobey a just ruler, do not create dissension and unrest. I advise you to fear Allah even though you may have nothing more than barren stones. On each sin seek fresh forgiveness, for those committed in private and for those committed openly.”

Hence the Master of both worlds is mindful in minute details of Adab and Conduct. He invites people to good deeds in order to make them obedient and cultured.