Struggling with Character? Look to the Best Example.

“Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who have believed, send blessings upon him and peace in abundance.”
— Surah Al-Ahzab (33:56)

When we struggle with our character—whether it’s patience, humility, kindness, or self-discipline—it helps to remember that Allah sent us a guide in the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). He faced rejection with grace, betrayal with forgiveness, hardship with unwavering trust in Allah.

The best way to refine our character is to reflect on his. His life is filled with lessons on how to respond to anger with patience, to hardship with perseverance, and to personal struggles with trust in Allah.

One simple way to center ourselves in difficult moments is to send Salawat upon him. This not only grants us blessings but also serves as a reminder to align our behavior with his example.

Reflection:

• When faced with anger, do we respond with restraint as he did?

• When hurt by others, do we hold onto bitterness, or do we forgive as he forgave?

• When struggling in life, do we trust in Allah as he did?

A Simple Action:

Next time you feel your character being tested, take a deep breath and recite:

“Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala aali Muhammad”

Let it be a moment of pause—a reminder that the best way to improve ourselves is to follow the one whom Allah sent as the ultimate role model.