The Prophet was a compassionate person full of love and understanding. He took an interest in the physical and spiritual problems of his friends, relatives, and all those around him and took all appropriate measures to ensure their health, security, and happiness. God's commandment to our Prophet is revealed thus in the Quran.

And take the believers who follow you under your wing. (Surat ash-Shu'ara':215)

The believers educated by our Prophet and sincerely devoted to the Quran, followed in his path always protecting captives,the poor, and orphans. These exemplary moral values of the faithful are revealed as follows in verses.

''They give food, despite their love for it, to the poor and orphans and captives.

''We feed you only out of desire for the face of God. We do not want any repayment from you or any thanks. Truly We fear from our Lord a glowering, calamitous Day. (Surat al-Insan: 8-10)

One Hadith in which our Prophet commands people to be merciful reads.

''Those who have mercy will receive the mercy of the Most Merciful. Have mercy on those who are on Earth, the One in heavens will have mercy on you.'' (Tirmidhi Hadiths)