M2:2141 — مصطفی آمد عیادت سوی او / چون همه لطف و کرم بد خوی او

This couplet introduces the Prophet Muhammad's act of visiting a sick Companion, setting the stage for Rumi's discourse on the benefits of visiting the ill. Rumi emphasizes that this visit was not an isolated act of piety, but rather a natural outflow of the Prophet's inherent character. The phrase "all grace and generosity" (همه لطف و کرم) highlights that such compassion was not merely a duty but an intrinsic part of his being, a fundamental aspect of his khuy (disposition). This detail is crucial because it frames the subsequent teachings: the Prophet's actions are presented as exemplary, rooted in a perfected human nature. For Rumi, the Prophet embodies the ideal of spiritual conduct, and his kindness serves as a model for all believers, demonstrating that true virtue stems from an inner state of benevolence.