—knowledge such as He had not granted to anyone else among mankind. Allah says about him, “Nor does he speak from his own desire; it is nothing but revelation sent down” (53:3–4).

All of these hadith excerpts are well-known and authentic.

He ﷺ said, “Women and perfume have been made dear to me, and the delight of my eyes is in the prayer.”

Anas reported: The Prophet ﷺ went around to all of his wives in a single forenoon, performing only one ghusl (ritual bath).

He loved, among women, ʿAʾishah; and among men, her father Abu Bakr, Zayd ibn Ḥārithah, and Zayd’s son Usama. He would say, “Love for the Ansar is a mark of faith, and hatred of the Ansar is a sign of hypocrisy.”

He loved his two grandsons, Hasan and Husayn, and would say, “They are my two fragrant flowers from this world.”

He liked the Emigrants and the Helpers to stay close to him so that they could receive directly from him.

He preferred the right side when combing his hair, putting on his sandals, and in all of his affairs.

He used to say, “I am the most God-fearing of you and the one who knows best what to avoid.”

He also said, “If you knew what I know, you would laugh little and weep much,” and, “Surah Hud and its sisters have turned my hair gray.”

All of this is found in the authentic collections.