It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Five such characteristics have been granted to me which were not given to any prophet before me. I do not mention this out of pride, but as a blessing and favor from Allah. I have been sent to all people, both red and black. My awe and majesty have been cast upon the enemy from a distance of one month's journey, thus aiding me. The spoils of war have been made lawful for me, whereas before me, the spoils were not made lawful for anyone. The entire earth has been made a place of prayer and a means of purification for me. And I have been granted the authority of intercession, and I have deferred this supplication for those in my Ummah who will not commit shirk with Allah.