Although we were not fortunate to be blessed to be alive during the life time of Prophet Muhammad (sa), and therefore unable to see him, or taste his presence, we are able to get a fragrant glimpse of his physical description and characteristics that were preserved by the companions and passed down to us by the great scholars of Islam. The best description of Prophet Muhammad (sa) was given by Lady Ayesha when she was asked to describe the Prophet (sa). She said, “His example and character were those of the Koran.” And so it is that he was and is and will be forever, our best living, exemplary model.

It was now the eleventh year since the migration and during the month of Safar the Prophet (sa) decided it was time to settle the unfinished matter at Mutah, in which a legion of the Roman army had joined the northern Syrian Arabs against the Muslims. Despite his youthfulness, the Prophet (sa) appointed Osama, the son of the martyred Zayd, to command the three-thousand strong army of Muslims against the northern tribes.

Before the opening of Mecca the Angel Gabriel brought the Prophet (sa) a new chapter that exhorted the praise of his Lord and the asking of His forgiveness.