The Dealings of the Prophet of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, with those distinguished by certain qualities

Introduction:

Among the Companions of the Prophet of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, there were many who were distinguished with excellence, distinction, and superiority in certain matters.

Some of them were excellent at poetry, such as Hassaan ibn Thaabit.

Others were excellent in understanding and comprehending, such as Ibn `Abbaas.

Others were excellent at solving disputes, such as `Ali and Mu`aath ibn Jabal.

Others were excellent at studying and learning new skills, such as Zayd ibn Thaabit.

Others were excellent in their memory, such as Abu Hurayrah.

Others were excellent in their sophistication when it came to military strategies, such as Khaalid ibn Al-Waleed.

The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, took these skills and talents possessed by his distinguished Companions into consideration, and would deal with them in a way that suited them, based on their abilities and excellence.