The ultimate standard for Muslim leaders is the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Recognized by many non-Muslim historians and social scientists as the person who most influenced the course of human history, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) best embodies the personal qualities necessary for effective, God-fearing leadership. Since his time, the barometer by which any Muslim leader is measured continues to be that of the last Messenger of Allah. His dress was always clean, though simple. He was very …showed first 75 words of 1331 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1331 total…left home with a clean, pleasant appearance. THE PROPHET A PIOUS AND SINCERE WORSHIPPER OF GOD The Holy Prophet had great love for ritual prayers so that during the night he would get up several times, brush his teeth, and then offer the most devoted prayers. He would stand worshipping God and talking sincerely to the Almighty Creator for so long that as a result of so much standing in prayer, his legs were swollen.