Thus He portrayed them as merciful toward the believers—humble with them—yet stern toward the disbelievers, dignified over them. The very same qualities marked Muhammad—peace and blessings be upon him—their Prophet, the most perfect of the prophets and the foremost of the messengers; hence he said:

“I am Muhammad, and I am Ahmad; I am the Prophet of mercy, the Prophet of battle, the Prophet of repentance, and I am the smiling warrior.”