166 Life Sketchreached to all and to establish Islam. The Prophet (Sm.) was
completely successful in his mission. The Prophet (sm.) fell ill,
a few months after returning from this fare well pilgrimage. The
illness increased gradually.
At last the greatest Messenger of Allah, the dearest human on
earth, our beloved Prophet (Sm.) died on the 12th Rabiul
Awwal, in the eleventh Hijri year.
He was buried at one side of the Prophet's masjid (Masjid-e-
Nabbi). Even till today the hajj pilgrims go to Madina to visit
the holy shrine of the Prophet (sm.) and to pray for his departed
soul.
Our beloved Prophet (Sm.) was the man of the highest qualities
and the noblest character. In kindness, in contributions, in
benevolence, in magnanimity, he is the ideal of all people of all
ages. The path of life, showed by him is the path of peace. His
path is the path of salvation and welfare.
Allah says:
"Laqad Kana Lakum fee rasulillahi wuswatun hasanatun."
Meaning : "The best ideals for you the life of Muhammad
(Sm.), the Messenger of Allah."
So we should follow him at every moment, in every act and
deed, in all rules and customs and in all our movements.
The prophet left two most precious treasures for mankind.
These are: the holy Quran and the ideals of his way of life. No
body would ever be misguided if he continues to follow these