His life was thus transparent and fully known, from cradle to grave. His visions, his steps, his words, his movements, even his dreams, hopes, and memories—all were, from the first day, open to the people. It is as if Almighty Allah wanted it to be so, to say to humanity, “This is My Messenger to you; his way is through reason and intellect, and this is his entire life laid before you since he was a baby.”
So, with all that you possess of reason and intellect, examine his life and judge. Do you find any trace of suspicion? Do you see any falsehood? Did he ever tell a lie or betray anyone? Did he ever act unjustly? Did he expose anyone’s faults? Did he abandon ties of kinship? Did he neglect a duty or turn away from a noble deed? Did he insult anyone or worship an idol? Study his life carefully and thoroughly, for no stage of it is hidden or veiled.
If his life, as you see and know it, is nothing but purity, truth, and eminence, does it make any sense that a man of such character would suddenly lie after the age of forty? About whom would he lie? About Allah—claiming to be His Messenger (PBUH), chosen, selected, and inspired by Him?
No. This is the verdict of sound feeling and clear intuition. What understanding, then, would allow you to attribute lies to such a man?
This, we believe, was the attitude of the early believers toward Allah’s Messenger (PBUH), the Muhajirun, as well as those who sheltered and supported him.
It was a firm and swift attitude that left no room for hesitation or laziness. A man whose life was so pure and radiant could not deal falsely with Allah. With such keen insight, the believers saw the light of Allah and followed it.
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