In the month of Safar-the 1st Arabic month -in the eleventh year Hijri, the Prophet (PBUH) -went to Uhud -the place where the Muslims fought before against Quraish and many Muslim martyrs were killed and buried there -and prayed for the martyrs there. He was seeing off all people - dead and alive - and then he left.
On the twenty ninth of Safar , the messenger (PBUH) said to his servant that he had been ordered to repent for the people of Al-Bakki’ - a grave yard in Mdina - and he asked his servant to come with him. When he arrived there he said: “Oh people of the graves peace be upon you. Be pleased with what you are in. The turmoils came keeping in trace as the very dark nights .The last very close to the first and the last worse than the first".
Then he looked at his servant and said that he was given the keys of all life treasures and eternity then the Paradise, and asked to choose between that and meeting the Almighty Allah then Paradise. Before finishing his words his servant begged him to choose eternity life; but the Prophet’s only concern in his life was just to tell his message. So he replied him saying that he had chosen to meet Allah then Paradise. After that he repented for the dead people in Bakki’.
In his way back, he felt a headache and his temperature got terribly high. When he entered his house, he found his wife complaining from a headache saying: "oh my head". But the Messenger told her that his headache was the worst. Then he tried to give her a hint that if he die, he wants her to wash him and prepare him for bury; so he said to her that she should not panic because if she die before him he is going to wash her and prepare her to bury and pray for her .But she did not understand what he had meant by these words. Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) replied that if she is going to die, he (PBUH) will come back to her house and enjoy his days with his wives.
Aisha said that either because of her jealousy or because she wanted to release the Prophet from his pain, especially because of his complain from a terrible headache. When the Prophet heard her words he laughed.
The Prophet led the people in the prayers for 11 days while he was sick. His complete days of sickness were 13 or 14 days.
The Messenger (PBUH) was the perfect role model in applying the roles which he had taught his nation, especially with women. So when his sickness got worse and worse he asked his wives: "where am I tomorrow? "- that’s because he used to spend every day with one of his wives –
The main cause of his question was to know when the day of Aisha is, because he loved Aisha more than his other wives.
The prophet asked Allah for forgiveness because he couldn’t be fair in his love towards his wives. He treated them all in a fair and equal way, but in terms of love; his love to Aisha was the most.
His wives knew that he loved Aisha most, so they asked him to stay with her during his sickness. The Prophet (PBUH) moved to Aisha’s house and stayed with her the last week of his life.
In his ordinary days the Prophet (PBUH) used to cure his pains with Quran (especially the last three Surahs : -al Ikhlas, Al Falaq & An Nas , that are called “ Al Mu’awathat”) ,but in his last days he was so sick that he could not cure himself. So Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) used to read the verses she memorised from the Prophet and blow in his hand, and then stroked over his body to cure him.
On Wednesday, five days before his death, he got worse and he was so sick that he fainted. When he got up he asked to spill on him seven buckets of water so he could speak to the people outside.
Even in his last moments he was interested in giving advices to his people, he could say only spill water over me but he described exactly what needs o be done in such cases, so that people can do the same as a cure from such sickness.
He said that this water should be from different wells, and to spill only seven buckets all at once.
After they had spilt water over him, he felt that he got better. So he entered the mosque to give a speech.
He said: “cursed be all those who use to make the graves of their prophets place of worship……”
Once during the days of his illness, Abu Bakr - the closest friend of the Messenger- and Alabbas - the uncle of the Messenger -passed while a group of the Ansar -the inhabitants of Madinah who supported the Messenger- were crying. Abu Bakr -may Allah be pleased with him- asked them why they were crying. They replied saying that they had missed the presence of the Messenger among them. Abu Bakr entered the Prophet’s room and told him about what he had seen.
The Messenger loved the Ansar very much because they are the people who protected him and offered their souls and money to support him. So when Abu Bakr told him, he tied his head with a piece of cloth and walked to the mosque despite his pains and gave the Muslims his last speech.
He thanked and praised Allah and told the Muslims that they have to take care of the Ansar as being the first people who believed and protected him when others let him down, he trusted them most and they had done their best for Islam). And he stressed that they did what they had promised (to protect the Messenger and defend him and his religion), so he advised to forgive the one who commits a mistake and accept their good deeds.
While he was advising and showing them the right and wrong, he began to tell them that his death got closer by saying-that there was a slave ( he means himself) that had been given the chance by Allah to choose between eternity life or to accept Allah’s faith. But he chose Allah’s faith.
When Abu Bakr (May Allah be pleased with him) heard this sentence, he cried – knowing that the Prophet’s death will be very close- and said that they would give their souls for the sake of the Prophet.
The companions of the Messenger wandered why Abu Bakr said such words.
But after the Prophet’s death they knew that the Prophet was talking about himself and that Abu Bakr (May Allah be pleased with him) was the wisest between them…..
The Messenger told Abu Bakr to calm down. Then he told his companions, that he wishes to be with Abu Bakr forever, and it is friendship and brotherhood in Islam which tied them till Allah gather them again in the hereafter.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The Hadith about the Stone’s Greeting the Prophet
Jaber Bin Samra reported that Prophet Muhammad said: "I know a stone in Makkah that was greeting me before legation, I know it now ". It is said that it’s the black stone and some said it is another one. Narrated by Muslim and At Tirmithy
And Abdullah bin Masoud said :” When I was walking in Makkah I used to see a stone I know, every time the Prophet passed over it I heard the stone saying :” Peace be upon you, Messenger of Allah.”
And Abdullah bin Masoud said :” When I was walking in Makkah I used to see a stone I know, every time the Prophet passed over it I heard the stone saying :” Peace be upon you, Messenger of Allah.”
The Miracles Performed by the Prophet with his Sanctified Palm
On the authority of Abu Zayd ibn Akhtab (may Allah be pleased with him), he said: "Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) passed his hand on my face then invoked Allah for me."
Azrah said, that (Abu Zayd ibn Akhtab) lived one hundred and twenty years, and had only few grey hairs.' Narrated by Al-Tirmithi, considered as a “Hasan” Hadith by Al-Hakim and Al-Dhahabi agreed with him.
On the authority of Jaber ibn Samurah (may Allah be pleased with him), he said: "When boys passed by the Prophet (peace be upon him), he would pass his hands on one or both of their cheeks. When I passed by him, he passed his hand on one of my cheeks. My cheek which the Prophet (peace be upon him) had passed his hand on, looked better than the other one." Narrated by At-Tabarani and its origin is in Sahih Muslim.
On the authority of Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him): "I attended a session for Allah's Messenger who then was holding a handful of gravel then the gravel said: 'Subhan Allah' i.e., All Praised be to Allah). Abu Bakr, Omar, `Uthman and `Aly were among us. All those who were in the session heard the gravel's Tasbih (saying:'Subhan Allah' i.e., All Praise be to Allah)" Narrated by Al-Tabarani and the “Isnad” (Chain of narrations) of At-Tabarani is “Sahih” right with reliable narrators.
This is well-expressed by Sheikh Jamal Addien Abu Zakariya Yahya ibn Yusuf As-Sarsari who said in a poem:
While mountains praised Allah responding to Dawood (David),
And titanic iron became flexible,
Hard rocks turned flexible, and gravel praised Allah in his palm.
While springs of water gushed forth by Moses' staff,
Water gushed forth from Muhammad's palm.
Azrah said, that (Abu Zayd ibn Akhtab) lived one hundred and twenty years, and had only few grey hairs.' Narrated by Al-Tirmithi, considered as a “Hasan” Hadith by Al-Hakim and Al-Dhahabi agreed with him.
On the authority of Jaber ibn Samurah (may Allah be pleased with him), he said: "When boys passed by the Prophet (peace be upon him), he would pass his hands on one or both of their cheeks. When I passed by him, he passed his hand on one of my cheeks. My cheek which the Prophet (peace be upon him) had passed his hand on, looked better than the other one." Narrated by At-Tabarani and its origin is in Sahih Muslim.
On the authority of Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him): "I attended a session for Allah's Messenger who then was holding a handful of gravel then the gravel said: 'Subhan Allah' i.e., All Praised be to Allah). Abu Bakr, Omar, `Uthman and `Aly were among us. All those who were in the session heard the gravel's Tasbih (saying:'Subhan Allah' i.e., All Praise be to Allah)" Narrated by Al-Tabarani and the “Isnad” (Chain of narrations) of At-Tabarani is “Sahih” right with reliable narrators.
This is well-expressed by Sheikh Jamal Addien Abu Zakariya Yahya ibn Yusuf As-Sarsari who said in a poem:
While mountains praised Allah responding to Dawood (David),
And titanic iron became flexible,
Hard rocks turned flexible, and gravel praised Allah in his palm.
While springs of water gushed forth by Moses' staff,
Water gushed forth from Muhammad's palm.
The Angles’ Protection over the Prophet (PBUH)
Abu Huraira reported that Abu Jahl asked some of the Polytheists whether Muhammad prays in front of all people. They told him: Yes. So Abu Jahl swore by their idols (Allat and Aluzza) that If he would see him praying, he would trample his neck, or cast dust on his face. He came to Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) when he was praying and tried to trample his neck. He came near the Prophet, but turned upon his heels and tried to repulse something with his hands. It was said to him: What is the matter with you? Abu Jahl said: There is between me and him a ditch of fire and terror and wings. Thereupon Allah's Messenger (may peace he upon him) said: If he were to come near me the Angels would have torn him to pieces. Then Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, revealed this verse:
“6 -Nay! Verily, man does transgress all bounds (in disbelief and evil deed, etc.). 7 -Because he considers himself self-sufficient. 8-Surely! Unto your Lord is the return. 9-Have you (O Muhammad ) seen him (i.e. Abu Jahl) who prevents, 10 -A slave (Muhammad) when he prays? 11-Tell me, if he (Muhammad) is on the guidance (of Allah)? 12-Or enjoins piety? 13-Tell me if he (the disbeliever, Abu Jahl) denies (the truth, i.e. this Qur'an), and turns away? 14-Knows he not that Allah does see (what he does)? 15-Nay! If he (Abu Jahl) ceases not, We will catch him by the forelock, 16-A lying, sinful forelock! 17-Then, let him call upon his council (of helpers), 18-We will call the guards of Hell (to deal with him)! 19-Nay! (O Muhammad)! Do not obey him (Abu Jahl). Fall prostrate and draw near to Allah! “
(Al-Alaq : 6-19)
“6 -Nay! Verily, man does transgress all bounds (in disbelief and evil deed, etc.). 7 -Because he considers himself self-sufficient. 8-Surely! Unto your Lord is the return. 9-Have you (O Muhammad ) seen him (i.e. Abu Jahl) who prevents, 10 -A slave (Muhammad) when he prays? 11-Tell me, if he (Muhammad) is on the guidance (of Allah)? 12-Or enjoins piety? 13-Tell me if he (the disbeliever, Abu Jahl) denies (the truth, i.e. this Qur'an), and turns away? 14-Knows he not that Allah does see (what he does)? 15-Nay! If he (Abu Jahl) ceases not, We will catch him by the forelock, 16-A lying, sinful forelock! 17-Then, let him call upon his council (of helpers), 18-We will call the guards of Hell (to deal with him)! 19-Nay! (O Muhammad)! Do not obey him (Abu Jahl). Fall prostrate and draw near to Allah! “
(Al-Alaq : 6-19)
The Mountain of Uhud's Shaking
Have you ever heard that a solid body fell in love? It is normal that a human likes the appearance of a wall because of its beauty, but it is very strange that a wall expresses its love for a human.
Aly ibn abi Taleb (may Allah be pleased with him) said : “After the invasion of Uhud a lot of Muslims left away from Uhud as seventy of the best of companions of the Prophet have been martyred in its shed and valley.
And when the Messenger of Allah ( peace be upon him] went to Uhud with Abu Bakr, Omar, and Uthman {in a version other than that omar and aly were with the Prophet}[ may Allah be pleased with them], he prayed for the martyrs of Uhud. Uhud waged suddenly, then the Messenger of Allah [PBUH] smiled and lift his pure leg hitting the mountain, and said ( stop).
Why did the mountain wage and why did it stop after the hit??
When the mountain felt the touch of the Messenger’s feet on his rocks, it began to chill in a happy way. Then it stopped for the sake of him.
Aly ibn abi Taleb (may Allah be pleased with him) said : “After the invasion of Uhud a lot of Muslims left away from Uhud as seventy of the best of companions of the Prophet have been martyred in its shed and valley.
And when the Messenger of Allah ( peace be upon him] went to Uhud with Abu Bakr, Omar, and Uthman {in a version other than that omar and aly were with the Prophet}[ may Allah be pleased with them], he prayed for the martyrs of Uhud. Uhud waged suddenly, then the Messenger of Allah [PBUH] smiled and lift his pure leg hitting the mountain, and said ( stop).
Why did the mountain wage and why did it stop after the hit??
When the mountain felt the touch of the Messenger’s feet on his rocks, it began to chill in a happy way. Then it stopped for the sake of him.
A Wonderful Relation with a Tree Trunk
Allah's Messenger (PBUH) used to deliver sermons standing by an old palm tree trunk. When a pulpit was made for him he used it instead. The trunk then started moaning with a sound heard by all the attendants in the mosque. Allah's Messenger (PBUH) went down the pulpit interrupting his sermon, held the trunk and said "Calm down, calm down trunk, if you wish I could plant you and you would turn green and would be fruitful till the day of judgment or if you wish I could burry you and you would be my partner in the hereafter. The trunk replied "I want to be buried and to be your companion in the hereafter”. Anas Ibn Malik (May Allah be Pleased with Him) said: when Allah's Messenger (PBUH) died we used to say " O Allah's Messenger a trunk which you left yearned your absence, now that you left us, aren’t our hearts supposed to yearn for you.
Introduction
Introduction:
In the Name of Allah, the Most-Merciful, the Most-Gracious and Peace be upon Allah's Messenger
Why this Book:
Mohammed (PBUH) came more than 1400 years ago and said that he is receiving divine revelation from the Almighty Allah and that he is assigned to spread this message throughout all earth, unrestricted by time, place, race or color claiming that his message is the last between Heaven and earth and that he is the last of Allah's Messengers and Prophets.
Who is he? Is he that terrorist that newspapers are circulating pictures of? Or is he the organized military man who was victorious in almost every battle he joined against his enemies?
Some books that dealt with Mohammad (PBUH) had talked about the person who, through the course of 25 years only which is the period of his Da'wa (the call), was able to change the face of the earth and his call spread everywhere, such books dealt with his political and military genius. Other books dealt with the military or Jihad side of his life in defense of his call. Most of the books have overlooked a very important aspect of his life (PBUH), which is his being a human, a father, a brother and a husband.
Muslims believe that what took place in Mohammed’s (PBUH) life regarding the aspects of social relations is not something that he invented, but that is part of the divine revelation. This is the reason why we have focused on this invisible or suppressed aspect of his life (PBUH). Mohammed (PBUH) when he first started his Massage (call) he did not fight against his folk, on the contrary he and his companions were patient and they have suffered great adversity from them. During such hard times, Allah's Messenger (PBUH) was raising his companions on such manners that made them become kings and leaders in spite of having no interest in such wealth.
The reason behind showing the life of Mohammed (PBUH) in this way as represented is because of all what is said about him (PBUH) from those who don't really know him.
So let us be objective; if you want to judge someone you have to do the following:
1) Hear from him personally.
2) Review his thought with sound logic.
3) If you approve of his logic, then see if his actions go in line with such logic.
4) If that happened, then all you have to do is to believe him. That is what Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said "Obligation is dependant on the mind"……so whoever is mindless has no obligation.
These are four logical steps which you are supposed to use to judge Mohammed (PBUH). All you have to do is read the following few papers with an objective unbiased mind and finally you would be able to answer these confusing questions.
· Is Mohammed (PBUH) truly a terrorist?
· Is he really a prophet as he used to claim?
· Is Islam a true religion?
This book is divided into two chapters
Chapter One: Fundamental Definitions:
In order to read and understand everything about Mohammed (PBUH), we had to find common grounds to start from, so we have dedicated this chapter to show fundamental definitions & meanings related to our subject like: the religion, the messenger, Allah, and Islam. To start with such definitions is very important to understand the essence of this book.
Chapter Two: Excerpts from Allah's Messenger (PBUH) sayings & actions:
In which we have cited many sections dealing with Mohammed (PBUH) in various positions in a very simplified manner. Each section is divided in two parts; the first part is entitled from the sayings of Mohammed (PBUH) and the other is entitled from his actions. This we've done in order to make you compare his words with his deeds, and we might be adding some simple comments to focus on the essence of some of his sayings( hadith) or for more explaining of meanings.
In the Name of Allah, the Most-Merciful, the Most-Gracious and Peace be upon Allah's Messenger
Why this Book:
Mohammed (PBUH) came more than 1400 years ago and said that he is receiving divine revelation from the Almighty Allah and that he is assigned to spread this message throughout all earth, unrestricted by time, place, race or color claiming that his message is the last between Heaven and earth and that he is the last of Allah's Messengers and Prophets.
Who is he? Is he that terrorist that newspapers are circulating pictures of? Or is he the organized military man who was victorious in almost every battle he joined against his enemies?
Some books that dealt with Mohammad (PBUH) had talked about the person who, through the course of 25 years only which is the period of his Da'wa (the call), was able to change the face of the earth and his call spread everywhere, such books dealt with his political and military genius. Other books dealt with the military or Jihad side of his life in defense of his call. Most of the books have overlooked a very important aspect of his life (PBUH), which is his being a human, a father, a brother and a husband.
Muslims believe that what took place in Mohammed’s (PBUH) life regarding the aspects of social relations is not something that he invented, but that is part of the divine revelation. This is the reason why we have focused on this invisible or suppressed aspect of his life (PBUH). Mohammed (PBUH) when he first started his Massage (call) he did not fight against his folk, on the contrary he and his companions were patient and they have suffered great adversity from them. During such hard times, Allah's Messenger (PBUH) was raising his companions on such manners that made them become kings and leaders in spite of having no interest in such wealth.
The reason behind showing the life of Mohammed (PBUH) in this way as represented is because of all what is said about him (PBUH) from those who don't really know him.
So let us be objective; if you want to judge someone you have to do the following:
1) Hear from him personally.
2) Review his thought with sound logic.
3) If you approve of his logic, then see if his actions go in line with such logic.
4) If that happened, then all you have to do is to believe him. That is what Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said "Obligation is dependant on the mind"……so whoever is mindless has no obligation.
These are four logical steps which you are supposed to use to judge Mohammed (PBUH). All you have to do is read the following few papers with an objective unbiased mind and finally you would be able to answer these confusing questions.
· Is Mohammed (PBUH) truly a terrorist?
· Is he really a prophet as he used to claim?
· Is Islam a true religion?
This book is divided into two chapters
Chapter One: Fundamental Definitions:
In order to read and understand everything about Mohammed (PBUH), we had to find common grounds to start from, so we have dedicated this chapter to show fundamental definitions & meanings related to our subject like: the religion, the messenger, Allah, and Islam. To start with such definitions is very important to understand the essence of this book.
Chapter Two: Excerpts from Allah's Messenger (PBUH) sayings & actions:
In which we have cited many sections dealing with Mohammed (PBUH) in various positions in a very simplified manner. Each section is divided in two parts; the first part is entitled from the sayings of Mohammed (PBUH) and the other is entitled from his actions. This we've done in order to make you compare his words with his deeds, and we might be adding some simple comments to focus on the essence of some of his sayings( hadith) or for more explaining of meanings.
Basic Definitions
Who is the Muslim?
The linguistic and legislative meaning of the word "Islam" is our guide to define the meaning of the Muslim, because when we talk about the Muslim, we don't talk about disposition or attribute but we talk about acquired virtue, which is the Islamic virtue, that leads us consequently to talk about Islam.
And hence the Islamic character is completely found in Allah's Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), so it is logical to take him as the suggested model of the Muslim character. So, if you know Muhammad (PBUH), you will find out how the real Muslim must be and how he behaves in various situations and this is one of the aims of this book;
"to know Muhammad "PBUH" , and so you'll know the real Muslim."
The linguistic meaning of the word "Muslim" is:" the one who is devoted to Allah in his worship. So "Islam" means the complete devotion to Allah and his creed.
So, according to the definition of the word (Islam), Islam doesn't refer to:
1- One specific person, like the way how Buddhism refers to Buddha.
2- Or a definite nation as how Judaism refers to a specific group of people.
3- Or to specific regions or countries as Christianity does.
4- Or to a special period.
This word makes us live in a completely global atmosphere , not restricted to the mission.of prophet Muhammad (PBUH), since , from the previous definition all the prophets are Muslims and this is a fact stated by the Quran more than once; Moses is a Muslim prophet for the Jewish and so on are all other prophets and Apostles.
Do Muslims Now Represent the Thoughts of Muhammad (PBUH)?
To answer this question you should compare between two periods in history; the period when the followers of Muhammad (PBUH) spread all over the world possessing most of it, and there is no question about this fact, and the present period in which the Muslims are a lot yet they are the most humiliated people on earth .But we have to admit that the people of this period are completely away from the morals of Muhammad (PBUH) and his teachings. The Prophet, for example, forbad lying, bribery, adultery and robbery, and ordered applying justice, without oppressing others, being merciful, supporting orphans and being generous.
All you have to do is to skim this brochure carefully and read the sayings of prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his deed to be sure that most Muslims today follow Muhammad (PBUH)only nominally.
What is the Concept of the "Prophet" for Muslims ?
The word "prophet" in the Arabic language is an adjective from the word (Alnaba')which means news about something important , or it is derived from the Arabic word (Alnuboa) that means honor and reverence .So Muhammad, for Muslims, is a prophet (Nabi) and messenger(Rasoul) from Allah Who charged him to declare the message of Islam to be the last heavenly messages to the earth .He is the mercy that Allah saved for His worshippers till the end of life.
Are Muslims Bad People?
Muhammad (PBUH) says: "Smiling to your fellow Muslims is charity", and he told us about a man that will enter paradise because he moved a tree that was blocking a road…Do such behaviors
come from a bad man who wants to harm people?!
Muhammad was the mercy sent for all Muslims and all mankind, as it is stated in the holy Quran "And We have sent you: but as a mercy for all creatures ".
This explanation is enough for now as you yourself will be able to answer this question later by reading the rest of the subjects..
Do Muslims Accept Others (non-Muslims)?
Allah's Messenger (PBUH) concluded some conventions with the Jewish and hold talk with the Christians, this fact is mentioned in the Holy Quran as Allah says: "Invite (all mankind) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islâm) with wisdom and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better."
So how is it possible to argue others without meeting them and hold discussions with them in a way that is clearly mentioned by Allah: "in a way that is better", i.e.: with no aggression.
Trade has been held with the Jewish, the evidence for this is that the prophet(PBUH)died while his shield was pledged to a Jewish man , but all this is depending on not being a warrior against Muslims . But, If the non-Muslim fights Muslims or drives them away from their homes or helps in fighting and expelling them from their homes, it is obligatory for Muslims to fight him with all lawful means .The astonishing thing is that fighting for Muslims has an exotic law that prevents them from killing old man , a child or a woman nor to burn a house or cut down any tree, even Muhammad (PBUH)punished some of his companions (Allah bless them) because they didn't apply these rights . Even more than that, Muhammad (PBUH )says: [Who slander (one of the people of the heavenly books)will be revenged on the Day of resurrection with whips from fire ] ????!!!!!
Consequently, If Muslims understand the thought of Muhammad (PBUH), they will deal with the non-Muslims in the same way the prophet (PBUH) did.
The linguistic and legislative meaning of the word "Islam" is our guide to define the meaning of the Muslim, because when we talk about the Muslim, we don't talk about disposition or attribute but we talk about acquired virtue, which is the Islamic virtue, that leads us consequently to talk about Islam.
And hence the Islamic character is completely found in Allah's Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), so it is logical to take him as the suggested model of the Muslim character. So, if you know Muhammad (PBUH), you will find out how the real Muslim must be and how he behaves in various situations and this is one of the aims of this book;
"to know Muhammad "PBUH" , and so you'll know the real Muslim."
The linguistic meaning of the word "Muslim" is:" the one who is devoted to Allah in his worship. So "Islam" means the complete devotion to Allah and his creed.
So, according to the definition of the word (Islam), Islam doesn't refer to:
1- One specific person, like the way how Buddhism refers to Buddha.
2- Or a definite nation as how Judaism refers to a specific group of people.
3- Or to specific regions or countries as Christianity does.
4- Or to a special period.
This word makes us live in a completely global atmosphere , not restricted to the mission.of prophet Muhammad (PBUH), since , from the previous definition all the prophets are Muslims and this is a fact stated by the Quran more than once; Moses is a Muslim prophet for the Jewish and so on are all other prophets and Apostles.
Do Muslims Now Represent the Thoughts of Muhammad (PBUH)?
To answer this question you should compare between two periods in history; the period when the followers of Muhammad (PBUH) spread all over the world possessing most of it, and there is no question about this fact, and the present period in which the Muslims are a lot yet they are the most humiliated people on earth .But we have to admit that the people of this period are completely away from the morals of Muhammad (PBUH) and his teachings. The Prophet, for example, forbad lying, bribery, adultery and robbery, and ordered applying justice, without oppressing others, being merciful, supporting orphans and being generous.
All you have to do is to skim this brochure carefully and read the sayings of prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his deed to be sure that most Muslims today follow Muhammad (PBUH)only nominally.
What is the Concept of the "Prophet" for Muslims ?
The word "prophet" in the Arabic language is an adjective from the word (Alnaba')which means news about something important , or it is derived from the Arabic word (Alnuboa) that means honor and reverence .So Muhammad, for Muslims, is a prophet (Nabi) and messenger(Rasoul) from Allah Who charged him to declare the message of Islam to be the last heavenly messages to the earth .He is the mercy that Allah saved for His worshippers till the end of life.
Are Muslims Bad People?
Muhammad (PBUH) says: "Smiling to your fellow Muslims is charity", and he told us about a man that will enter paradise because he moved a tree that was blocking a road…Do such behaviors
come from a bad man who wants to harm people?!
Muhammad was the mercy sent for all Muslims and all mankind, as it is stated in the holy Quran "And We have sent you: but as a mercy for all creatures ".
This explanation is enough for now as you yourself will be able to answer this question later by reading the rest of the subjects..
Do Muslims Accept Others (non-Muslims)?
Allah's Messenger (PBUH) concluded some conventions with the Jewish and hold talk with the Christians, this fact is mentioned in the Holy Quran as Allah says: "Invite (all mankind) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islâm) with wisdom and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better."
So how is it possible to argue others without meeting them and hold discussions with them in a way that is clearly mentioned by Allah: "in a way that is better", i.e.: with no aggression.
Trade has been held with the Jewish, the evidence for this is that the prophet(PBUH)died while his shield was pledged to a Jewish man , but all this is depending on not being a warrior against Muslims . But, If the non-Muslim fights Muslims or drives them away from their homes or helps in fighting and expelling them from their homes, it is obligatory for Muslims to fight him with all lawful means .The astonishing thing is that fighting for Muslims has an exotic law that prevents them from killing old man , a child or a woman nor to burn a house or cut down any tree, even Muhammad (PBUH)punished some of his companions (Allah bless them) because they didn't apply these rights . Even more than that, Muhammad (PBUH )says: [Who slander (one of the people of the heavenly books)will be revenged on the Day of resurrection with whips from fire ] ????!!!!!
Consequently, If Muslims understand the thought of Muhammad (PBUH), they will deal with the non-Muslims in the same way the prophet (PBUH) did.
Fellowships
1) Muhammad (PBUH) as a Husband:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported, the prophet (PBUH) said "among the believers who show most perfect faith are those who have best disposition and are kindest to their wives"………..narrated by Al-Tirmithi
From Muhammad's Life:
Amro (may Allah be pleased with him ) reported that the prophet (PBUH) was asked about the person he loves most. He replied that it is Aisha. The man said "from men?". He replied "her father".
2) Muhammad (PBUH) as a Father:
From Muhammad's Sayings :
Abu-Darda' (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that a man came telling him that he has a wife and that his mother orders him to divorce her, and asked him what should he do? He replied that he had heard the prophet (PBUH) saying that the parents represent the middle door to paradise, so you are free to keep this opportunity or lose it…….narrated by Al-Tirmithi
From Muhammad's Life:
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's Messenger (PBUH) entered his house while his son Ibarhim was in his last breathes. The eyes of Allah's messenger started shedding tears. Abu-Rahman ibn Auf said "O Allah's Apostle, even you are weeping!" He said "O Ibn Auf, this is mercy". Then he wept more & said "the eyes are shedding tears and the heart grieves and we shall not say except what pleases our Lord. O Ibrahim, indeed we are grieved by being separated from you"……Narrated by Al-Bukhari.
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that while Allah's Messenger (PBUH) was in his last breathes he was distressed. Fatima (may Allah bless her) said "O father, how distressed you are!". He (PBUH) said "your father will suffer no distress after today". When he passed away she said "O father who has answered Allah's call. O father who will dwell in paradise. O father we announce your death to Gabriel". When he (PBUH) was buried she said "how could you possibly pour dust on Allah's messenger"……Narrated by Al-Bukhari.
3) Muhammad (PBUH) as a Grandfather:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Amr ibn Shoeib (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's messenger (PBUH) said "Those who do not show mercy to our young ones & do not realize the rights of our elders do not belong to us".
From Muhammad's Life:
Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's messenger (PBUH) was kissing Al-Hasan ibn ali while Al-Akra' ibn Habes was with him. Al-Akra' said "I have 10 children whom I have never kissed". Allah's Apostle (PBUH) said "He who does not show mercy, gets no mercy"……….Agreed Upon.
4) Muhammad (PBUH) with Children:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Aisha reported that a poor woman with her 2 daughters came visiting her. Aisha gave them 3 dates. The mother gave each of her daughters a date & while she was about to eat hers one of her daughters asked her for another, so she divided hers in 2 halves and gave her half and ate the other. Aisha said I admired her attitude and narrated what she did to Allah's Messenger (PBUH) who said "Allah (the Almighty) has grated her paradise or she was spared going to hell as a result of this"……….Narrated by Muslim.
Reported by Abu-Kutada Al Harith, may Allah be pleased with him, that the prophet PBUH said: “When I get up for prayer I want to take my time in it, but when I hear a child crying I hurry up in my prayer in the fear of disturbing his mother (who is praying behind me)”. Narrated by Buckhari.
From Muhammad's Life:
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that he used to greet the children as he used to see Allah's Messenger (PBUH) doing the same………..Agreed Upon.
Anas also reported that the young girls in Madinah used to take Allah's Messenger (PBUH) by hand wherever they want………….Narrated by Al-Bukhari
5) Muhammad (PBUH) with Women:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the prophet (PBUH) said: "among the believers who show most perfect faith are those who have best disposition and are kindest to their wives"………..narrated by Al-Tirmidhi
From Muhammad's Sayings :
Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's messenger (PBUH) said: " A believing man should not hate his believing wife, if he dislikes one of her traits, he will be pleased with another"……….Narrated by Muslim.
Abdullah ibn Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's Messenger said: "The whole world is a provision, and the best object of benefit from the world is the pious woman"………Narrated by Muslim.
From Muhammad's Life:
Al-Aswad ibn Yazid said "I asked aisha about what Allah's Messenger (PBUH) used to do at home?" she said "He (PBUH) was always serving his family till prayer time comes then he goes to the prayer"………….Narrated by Al-Bukhari.
A man from Bani Sawa' asked Aisha about the behavior of Allah's Messenger (PBUH). She replied "don’t you read the Quran describing him that he has the most noble manners. She said "Allah's Messenger (PBUH) was with his companions, so I made him some food & also Hafsa did the same but she preceded me. So, I told my servant to go & break hafsa's platter. She went on and sis what I told her in the presence of Allah's Messenger (PBUH). The food was scattered on the ground and he (PBUH) gathered it and ate it with his companions. He then took my platter and ordered my servant to give it to Hafsa saying "A platter in place of yours and the food is for you to eat". Aisha commented that despite of her act, Allah's Messenger (PBUH) never showed her that he was angry from her……….Sunan Ibn Majah.
6) Muhammad (PBUH) with his Relatives:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him )reported that Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said: "Whoever loves that he be granted more wealth and that his lease of life be prolonged then he should keep good relations with his kinship"……………Agreed Upon.
From Muhammad's Life:
Anas b. Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: Abu Talha was the one among the Ansar of Medina who possessed the largest property and among his property he valued most his garden known as Bairaha' which was opposite the mosque, and the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) often visited it and he drank of its sweet water. When this verse was revealed:" You will never attain righteousness till you give freely of what you love" (Al-Imran. 92), Abu Talha got up and, going to Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him), said: Allah says in His Book:" You will never attain righteousness till you give freely of what you love," and the dearest of my property is Bairaha' so I give it as Sadaqa to Allah from Whom I hope for reward. The Messenger (peace be upon him) said: Bravo, that is profit earning property. I have heard what you have said, but I think you should spend it on your nearest relatives. So Abu Talha distributed it among the neatest relatives and his cousins on his father's side…….Agreed Upon.
7) Muhammad (PBUH) as a Visitor:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the prophet (PBUH) said: A person visited his brother in another town and Allah deputed an Angel to wait for him on his way and when he came to him he said: Where do you intend to go? He said: I intend to go to my brother in this town. He said: Have you done any favor to him (the repayment of which you intend to get)? He said: No, except this that I love him for the sake of Allah, the Exalted and Glorious. Thereupon he said: I am a messenger to you from, Allah: (to inform you) that Allah loves you as you love him (for His sake)…….Narrated by Muslim
From Muhammad's Life:
Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (PBUH) said to Gabriel "What prevents you from visiting us more often?" In reply to this the following verse was revealed "And we (angels) descend not except by the Command of your Lord (O Muhammad). To Him belongs what is before us and what is behind us, and what is between those two; and your Lord is never forgetful -"……….Surat Mariam (64)……Narrated by Al-Bukhari.
8-With the Orphans:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Sahl Ibn Sa'ad (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said: "I and the person, who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in paradise like this" putting his index and middle finger together………Narrated by Al-Bukhari.
From Muhammad's Life :
Abu Hurraira (may Allah be pleased with him )reported that a man came to Allah's Messenger (PBUH) complaining of having a hard heart, Allah's Messenger (PBUH) replied "if you want your heart to be softened then donate food to the needy and rub over an orphan's head"……….Musnad Ahmed.
9-With the Needy:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said "The worst food is that of a banquet to which the needy are not invited and those who are not in need are invited. ………Narrated by Muslim.
In another version of the same Hadith that is mentioned in both Al-Bukhari and Muslim, Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said "The worst food is that of a banquet to which the rich are invited and the poor are not".
Abu Darda' Oeimer (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said "Take care of the weak, because the weak are the reason behind your being granted victory and wealth"………Narrated by Abu Dawood.
From Muhammad's Life :
Abu Hubaira ibn Amro Al-Muzni (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Abu Sufian came across a crowd which included Salman, Soheib and Belal. They told him "The swords of Allah did not take enough of Allah's enemy (meaning abu sufian). Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) said "Do you dare saying that to the Sheikh of Quraish and their master?"…..Then came Allah's Messenger (PBUH) and said to Abu Bakr "Abu Bakr you might have annoyed them, if you did so, then you would be annoying Allah ". Abu Bakr came to them saying "O brothers, have I annoyed you?"…..they replied "No, May Allah forgive you brother"………..Narrated by Muslim
10-With his Neighbors
From Muhammad's Sayings:
The Prophet (PBUH) said, "By Allah, he does not believe! By Allah, he does not believe! By Allah, he does not believe!" It was said, "Who is that, O Allah's Apostle?" He said, "That person whose neighbor does not feel safe from his evil doing".........Agreed Upon
In another version narrated by Muslim, Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said "he whose neighbor does not feel safe from his evil doings will not be admitted to heaven".
Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said "Anybody who believes in Allah and the Judgment Day should not harm his neighbor, and anybody who believes in Allah and the judgment Day should entertain his guest generously and anybody who believes in Allah and the judgment Day should talk what is good or keep quiet"……….Agreed Upon.
From Muhammad's Life:
Abu Dhar (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said: "O Aba Dhar, if you cook soup, make a lot of it and give your neighbors"…….narrated by Muslim
In another version Abu Dhar said "My intimate friend (PBUH) advised me "if you cooked soup then make more of it and give your neighbors some of it"
Abdu Allah ibn Omar(may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's Apostle (PBUH) said: "The best of friends are those who are most beneficial to their friends. The best of neighbors are those who are most beneficial to their neighbors"……….Narrated by Al-Tirmidhi.
11-With the Parents:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
A man came asking Allah's Messenger (PBUH) "O Allah's Apostle, who is the person most deserving of my friendly companionship?" He (PBUH) replied "Your Mother", the man said "then who?' He (PBUH) replied "Your mother", the man said "then who?", He (PBUH) replied "Your mother"……the man said "then who?"…….. He (PBUH) replied "Your father"
In another version: A man came asking Allah's Messenger (PBUH) about the person who is most deserving of my friendly, careful companionship. The Prophet (PBUH) said "Your mother, then your mother, then your mother, then your father then your closer kinship".
Asma'a bint Abu Bakr Al-Siddik (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that she asked Allah's Apostle (PBUH) whether or not she should keep good relations with her mother who was still polytheist at the time. He replied "Yes keep good relations with her"…………..Agreed Upon.
From Muhammad's Life :
It was narrated that Abu Hurraira said to some companions of Allah's Messenger (PBUH) "By Allah, any believer who will ever hear about me will love me"…..a companion asked him "How you know that Abu Hurraira?" He replied "My mother was a polytheist and I was calling her to Islam and she was always refusing. Once I called her to Islam again and she said very bad words about Allah's Messenger (PBUH). I came crying to the Prophet (PBUH) and told him what happened between me and my mother and asked him to pray to Allah to guide my mother to Islam. Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said" O Allah, guide Abu Hurraira's mother to the right path".
I ran to my mother to bring to her the good news of the prophet's (PBUH) prayer for her. When I came to her door, I heard the sound of water and her footsteps. She said "Abu Hurraira, stay where you are". Then she came opening the door with her clothes on saying:" I testify that there's no god but Allah, and that Mohamed is his messenger".
Abu Hurraira said I went running with joy to Allah's Messenger (PBUH) and said "O Allah's Messenger cheer up for Allah has answered your prayer and has guided my mother to the right path". I then asked Allah's Apostle (PBUH) to pray for Allah (the Almighty) to make all the believers love me and my mother and to make us love them. Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said "O Allah, please let the believers love Abu Hurraira and his mother and make them love all believers"…….from that time, Abu Hurriara said that whenever any believer hears or seas me or my mother he loves us………Musnad Ahmed (Part 2/page319).
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported, the prophet (PBUH) said "among the believers who show most perfect faith are those who have best disposition and are kindest to their wives"………..narrated by Al-Tirmithi
From Muhammad's Life:
Amro (may Allah be pleased with him ) reported that the prophet (PBUH) was asked about the person he loves most. He replied that it is Aisha. The man said "from men?". He replied "her father".
2) Muhammad (PBUH) as a Father:
From Muhammad's Sayings :
Abu-Darda' (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that a man came telling him that he has a wife and that his mother orders him to divorce her, and asked him what should he do? He replied that he had heard the prophet (PBUH) saying that the parents represent the middle door to paradise, so you are free to keep this opportunity or lose it…….narrated by Al-Tirmithi
From Muhammad's Life:
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's Messenger (PBUH) entered his house while his son Ibarhim was in his last breathes. The eyes of Allah's messenger started shedding tears. Abu-Rahman ibn Auf said "O Allah's Apostle, even you are weeping!" He said "O Ibn Auf, this is mercy". Then he wept more & said "the eyes are shedding tears and the heart grieves and we shall not say except what pleases our Lord. O Ibrahim, indeed we are grieved by being separated from you"……Narrated by Al-Bukhari.
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that while Allah's Messenger (PBUH) was in his last breathes he was distressed. Fatima (may Allah bless her) said "O father, how distressed you are!". He (PBUH) said "your father will suffer no distress after today". When he passed away she said "O father who has answered Allah's call. O father who will dwell in paradise. O father we announce your death to Gabriel". When he (PBUH) was buried she said "how could you possibly pour dust on Allah's messenger"……Narrated by Al-Bukhari.
3) Muhammad (PBUH) as a Grandfather:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Amr ibn Shoeib (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's messenger (PBUH) said "Those who do not show mercy to our young ones & do not realize the rights of our elders do not belong to us".
From Muhammad's Life:
Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's messenger (PBUH) was kissing Al-Hasan ibn ali while Al-Akra' ibn Habes was with him. Al-Akra' said "I have 10 children whom I have never kissed". Allah's Apostle (PBUH) said "He who does not show mercy, gets no mercy"……….Agreed Upon.
4) Muhammad (PBUH) with Children:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Aisha reported that a poor woman with her 2 daughters came visiting her. Aisha gave them 3 dates. The mother gave each of her daughters a date & while she was about to eat hers one of her daughters asked her for another, so she divided hers in 2 halves and gave her half and ate the other. Aisha said I admired her attitude and narrated what she did to Allah's Messenger (PBUH) who said "Allah (the Almighty) has grated her paradise or she was spared going to hell as a result of this"……….Narrated by Muslim.
Reported by Abu-Kutada Al Harith, may Allah be pleased with him, that the prophet PBUH said: “When I get up for prayer I want to take my time in it, but when I hear a child crying I hurry up in my prayer in the fear of disturbing his mother (who is praying behind me)”. Narrated by Buckhari.
From Muhammad's Life:
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that he used to greet the children as he used to see Allah's Messenger (PBUH) doing the same………..Agreed Upon.
Anas also reported that the young girls in Madinah used to take Allah's Messenger (PBUH) by hand wherever they want………….Narrated by Al-Bukhari
5) Muhammad (PBUH) with Women:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the prophet (PBUH) said: "among the believers who show most perfect faith are those who have best disposition and are kindest to their wives"………..narrated by Al-Tirmidhi
From Muhammad's Sayings :
Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's messenger (PBUH) said: " A believing man should not hate his believing wife, if he dislikes one of her traits, he will be pleased with another"……….Narrated by Muslim.
Abdullah ibn Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's Messenger said: "The whole world is a provision, and the best object of benefit from the world is the pious woman"………Narrated by Muslim.
From Muhammad's Life:
Al-Aswad ibn Yazid said "I asked aisha about what Allah's Messenger (PBUH) used to do at home?" she said "He (PBUH) was always serving his family till prayer time comes then he goes to the prayer"………….Narrated by Al-Bukhari.
A man from Bani Sawa' asked Aisha about the behavior of Allah's Messenger (PBUH). She replied "don’t you read the Quran describing him that he has the most noble manners. She said "Allah's Messenger (PBUH) was with his companions, so I made him some food & also Hafsa did the same but she preceded me. So, I told my servant to go & break hafsa's platter. She went on and sis what I told her in the presence of Allah's Messenger (PBUH). The food was scattered on the ground and he (PBUH) gathered it and ate it with his companions. He then took my platter and ordered my servant to give it to Hafsa saying "A platter in place of yours and the food is for you to eat". Aisha commented that despite of her act, Allah's Messenger (PBUH) never showed her that he was angry from her……….Sunan Ibn Majah.
6) Muhammad (PBUH) with his Relatives:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him )reported that Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said: "Whoever loves that he be granted more wealth and that his lease of life be prolonged then he should keep good relations with his kinship"……………Agreed Upon.
From Muhammad's Life:
Anas b. Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: Abu Talha was the one among the Ansar of Medina who possessed the largest property and among his property he valued most his garden known as Bairaha' which was opposite the mosque, and the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) often visited it and he drank of its sweet water. When this verse was revealed:" You will never attain righteousness till you give freely of what you love" (Al-Imran. 92), Abu Talha got up and, going to Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him), said: Allah says in His Book:" You will never attain righteousness till you give freely of what you love," and the dearest of my property is Bairaha' so I give it as Sadaqa to Allah from Whom I hope for reward. The Messenger (peace be upon him) said: Bravo, that is profit earning property. I have heard what you have said, but I think you should spend it on your nearest relatives. So Abu Talha distributed it among the neatest relatives and his cousins on his father's side…….Agreed Upon.
7) Muhammad (PBUH) as a Visitor:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the prophet (PBUH) said: A person visited his brother in another town and Allah deputed an Angel to wait for him on his way and when he came to him he said: Where do you intend to go? He said: I intend to go to my brother in this town. He said: Have you done any favor to him (the repayment of which you intend to get)? He said: No, except this that I love him for the sake of Allah, the Exalted and Glorious. Thereupon he said: I am a messenger to you from, Allah: (to inform you) that Allah loves you as you love him (for His sake)…….Narrated by Muslim
From Muhammad's Life:
Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (PBUH) said to Gabriel "What prevents you from visiting us more often?" In reply to this the following verse was revealed "And we (angels) descend not except by the Command of your Lord (O Muhammad). To Him belongs what is before us and what is behind us, and what is between those two; and your Lord is never forgetful -"……….Surat Mariam (64)……Narrated by Al-Bukhari.
8-With the Orphans:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Sahl Ibn Sa'ad (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said: "I and the person, who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in paradise like this" putting his index and middle finger together………Narrated by Al-Bukhari.
From Muhammad's Life :
Abu Hurraira (may Allah be pleased with him )reported that a man came to Allah's Messenger (PBUH) complaining of having a hard heart, Allah's Messenger (PBUH) replied "if you want your heart to be softened then donate food to the needy and rub over an orphan's head"……….Musnad Ahmed.
9-With the Needy:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said "The worst food is that of a banquet to which the needy are not invited and those who are not in need are invited. ………Narrated by Muslim.
In another version of the same Hadith that is mentioned in both Al-Bukhari and Muslim, Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said "The worst food is that of a banquet to which the rich are invited and the poor are not".
Abu Darda' Oeimer (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said "Take care of the weak, because the weak are the reason behind your being granted victory and wealth"………Narrated by Abu Dawood.
From Muhammad's Life :
Abu Hubaira ibn Amro Al-Muzni (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Abu Sufian came across a crowd which included Salman, Soheib and Belal. They told him "The swords of Allah did not take enough of Allah's enemy (meaning abu sufian). Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) said "Do you dare saying that to the Sheikh of Quraish and their master?"…..Then came Allah's Messenger (PBUH) and said to Abu Bakr "Abu Bakr you might have annoyed them, if you did so, then you would be annoying Allah ". Abu Bakr came to them saying "O brothers, have I annoyed you?"…..they replied "No, May Allah forgive you brother"………..Narrated by Muslim
10-With his Neighbors
From Muhammad's Sayings:
The Prophet (PBUH) said, "By Allah, he does not believe! By Allah, he does not believe! By Allah, he does not believe!" It was said, "Who is that, O Allah's Apostle?" He said, "That person whose neighbor does not feel safe from his evil doing".........Agreed Upon
In another version narrated by Muslim, Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said "he whose neighbor does not feel safe from his evil doings will not be admitted to heaven".
Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said "Anybody who believes in Allah and the Judgment Day should not harm his neighbor, and anybody who believes in Allah and the judgment Day should entertain his guest generously and anybody who believes in Allah and the judgment Day should talk what is good or keep quiet"……….Agreed Upon.
From Muhammad's Life:
Abu Dhar (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said: "O Aba Dhar, if you cook soup, make a lot of it and give your neighbors"…….narrated by Muslim
In another version Abu Dhar said "My intimate friend (PBUH) advised me "if you cooked soup then make more of it and give your neighbors some of it"
Abdu Allah ibn Omar(may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's Apostle (PBUH) said: "The best of friends are those who are most beneficial to their friends. The best of neighbors are those who are most beneficial to their neighbors"……….Narrated by Al-Tirmidhi.
11-With the Parents:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
A man came asking Allah's Messenger (PBUH) "O Allah's Apostle, who is the person most deserving of my friendly companionship?" He (PBUH) replied "Your Mother", the man said "then who?' He (PBUH) replied "Your mother", the man said "then who?", He (PBUH) replied "Your mother"……the man said "then who?"…….. He (PBUH) replied "Your father"
In another version: A man came asking Allah's Messenger (PBUH) about the person who is most deserving of my friendly, careful companionship. The Prophet (PBUH) said "Your mother, then your mother, then your mother, then your father then your closer kinship".
Asma'a bint Abu Bakr Al-Siddik (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that she asked Allah's Apostle (PBUH) whether or not she should keep good relations with her mother who was still polytheist at the time. He replied "Yes keep good relations with her"…………..Agreed Upon.
From Muhammad's Life :
It was narrated that Abu Hurraira said to some companions of Allah's Messenger (PBUH) "By Allah, any believer who will ever hear about me will love me"…..a companion asked him "How you know that Abu Hurraira?" He replied "My mother was a polytheist and I was calling her to Islam and she was always refusing. Once I called her to Islam again and she said very bad words about Allah's Messenger (PBUH). I came crying to the Prophet (PBUH) and told him what happened between me and my mother and asked him to pray to Allah to guide my mother to Islam. Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said" O Allah, guide Abu Hurraira's mother to the right path".
I ran to my mother to bring to her the good news of the prophet's (PBUH) prayer for her. When I came to her door, I heard the sound of water and her footsteps. She said "Abu Hurraira, stay where you are". Then she came opening the door with her clothes on saying:" I testify that there's no god but Allah, and that Mohamed is his messenger".
Abu Hurraira said I went running with joy to Allah's Messenger (PBUH) and said "O Allah's Messenger cheer up for Allah has answered your prayer and has guided my mother to the right path". I then asked Allah's Apostle (PBUH) to pray for Allah (the Almighty) to make all the believers love me and my mother and to make us love them. Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said "O Allah, please let the believers love Abu Hurraira and his mother and make them love all believers"…….from that time, Abu Hurriara said that whenever any believer hears or seas me or my mother he loves us………Musnad Ahmed (Part 2/page319).
Dealings
1. Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a Seller.
From Muhammad 's Sayings :
- Jabir bin ‘Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "May Allah's mercy be on him who is lenient in his buying, selling, and in demanding back his money". Narrated by Bukhari.
From Muhammad 's Life :
- Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: A man came to the Prophet (peace be upon him) demanding his debts (a camel) in such a rude (harsh) manner that the companions of the Prophet intended to harm him, but Allah's Messenger said (to them): "Leave him, no doubt, for the creditor (i.e., owner of a right) has the right to speak)). Allah's Messenger then said: ((Give him a camel of the same age as that of his)). The people said: "O Allah's Messenger! We do not find except an older camel (than what he demands). Allah's Messenger said: ((Give (it to) him, for the best amongst you (the people) is he who repays his debts in the most handsome manner)). Agreed upon.
2. Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a Buyer.
From Muhammad 's Sayings :
- Abi Saeed Al-khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The prophet (peace be upon him) said: "The merchant, who says nothing but truth and is honest, is in the company of the prophets - who teach, the sincere -, lovers of truth, and the martyrs (or witnesses) - who testify." Narrated by Tirmithi.
From Muhammad 's Life :
- Safwan Suwayd ibn Qays (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: I and Makhramah al-Abdi imported some garments from Hajar, and brought them to Mecca. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) came to us walking, and after he had bargained with us for some trousers, we sold them to him. There was a man who was weighing for payment. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said to him: ((weigh out and give overweight)). Narrated by Abu Daud and Tirmithi and said good correct speech (hadith). Reported by Abu-Dawud and Al-Tirmithi and said Hadith Hasan Sahih (good and correct).
3. Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a Covenanter.
From Muhammad 's Sayings :
- Abdullah bin Amr bin Al 'Aas (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever has the following four (characteristics) will be a pure hypocrite, and whoever has one of these characteristics will have one characteristic of hypocrisy unless he gives it up: 1. Whenever he is entrusted, he betrays; 2. Whenever he speaks, he tells a lie; 3. Whenever he makes a covenant, he proves treacherous; 4. Whenever he quarrels, he behaves in a very imprudent, evil and insulting, unjust manner." Agreed upon.
4. Muhammad (peace be upon him) in War.
From Muhammad 's Sayings :
- Aisha reported that Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) never beat anyone with his hand, neither a woman nor a servant, but only, in the case when he had been fighting for the sake of Allah and he never took revenge for anything unless the things made inviolable by Allah were made violable; he then took revenge for Allah, the Exalted and Glorious. Narrated by Muslim.
From Muhammad 's life :
- Sulaiman b. Buraidah through his father reported that when the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) appointed anyone as leader of an army or detachment he would especially exhort him to fear Allah and to be good to the Muslims who were with him. Then he would say: Fight in the name of Allah and in the way of Allah. Fight against those who disbelieve in Allah. Make a holy war, do not embezzle the spoils; do not break your pledge; and do not mutilate (the dead) bodies; do not kill children. Narrated by Muslim.
5. Muhammad (peace be upon him) with the People of the Scripture (Jews & Christians)
From Muhammad's Sayings :
- Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: Once while a Jew was selling something, he was offered a price that he was not pleased with. So, he said, "No, by Him Who gave Moses superiority over all human beings!" Hearing him, an Ansari man got up and slapped him on the face and said, "You say: By Him Who Gave Moses superiority over all human beings although the Prophet (Muhammad) – peace be upon him - is present amongst us!" The Jew went to the Prophet and said, "O Abu-l-Qasim! I am under the assurance and contract of security, so what right does so-and-so have to slap me?" The Prophet asked the other, "Why have you slapped him". He told him the whole story. The Prophet became angry, till anger appeared on his face, and said, "Don't give superiority to any prophet amongst Allah's Prophets, for when the trumpet will be blown, everyone on the earth and in the heavens will become unconscious except those whom Allah will exempt. The trumpet will be blown for the second time and I will be the first to be resurrected to see Moses holding Allah's Throne. I will not know whether the unconsciousness which Moses received on the Day of Tur has been sufficient for him, or has he got up before me. And I do not say that there is anybody who is better than Yunus bin Matta." Narrated by Bukhari.
From Muhammad's Life:
- Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: A young Jewish boy used to serve the Prophet (peace be upon him) and he became sick. So the Prophet (peace be upon him) went to visit him. He sat near his head and asked him to embrace Islam. The boy looked at his father, who was sitting there; the latter told him to obey Abu-l-Qasim and the boy embraced Islam. The Prophet (peace be upon him) came out saying: "Praises be to Allah Who saved the boy from the Hell-fire." Narrated by Bukhari.
- 'Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: Allah's Messenger (PBUH) died while his (iron) armor was mortgaged to a Jew for thirty Sas of barley. Agreed upon.
- Sahl Bin Hunaif (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: A funeral procession passed in front of the Prophet and he stood up. When he was told that it was the coffin of a Jew, he said, "Is it not a soul (living being)? Narrated by Bukhari.
From Muhammad 's Sayings :
- Jabir bin ‘Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "May Allah's mercy be on him who is lenient in his buying, selling, and in demanding back his money". Narrated by Bukhari.
From Muhammad 's Life :
- Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: A man came to the Prophet (peace be upon him) demanding his debts (a camel) in such a rude (harsh) manner that the companions of the Prophet intended to harm him, but Allah's Messenger said (to them): "Leave him, no doubt, for the creditor (i.e., owner of a right) has the right to speak)). Allah's Messenger then said: ((Give him a camel of the same age as that of his)). The people said: "O Allah's Messenger! We do not find except an older camel (than what he demands). Allah's Messenger said: ((Give (it to) him, for the best amongst you (the people) is he who repays his debts in the most handsome manner)). Agreed upon.
2. Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a Buyer.
From Muhammad 's Sayings :
- Abi Saeed Al-khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The prophet (peace be upon him) said: "The merchant, who says nothing but truth and is honest, is in the company of the prophets - who teach, the sincere -, lovers of truth, and the martyrs (or witnesses) - who testify." Narrated by Tirmithi.
From Muhammad 's Life :
- Safwan Suwayd ibn Qays (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: I and Makhramah al-Abdi imported some garments from Hajar, and brought them to Mecca. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) came to us walking, and after he had bargained with us for some trousers, we sold them to him. There was a man who was weighing for payment. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said to him: ((weigh out and give overweight)). Narrated by Abu Daud and Tirmithi and said good correct speech (hadith). Reported by Abu-Dawud and Al-Tirmithi and said Hadith Hasan Sahih (good and correct).
3. Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a Covenanter.
From Muhammad 's Sayings :
- Abdullah bin Amr bin Al 'Aas (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever has the following four (characteristics) will be a pure hypocrite, and whoever has one of these characteristics will have one characteristic of hypocrisy unless he gives it up: 1. Whenever he is entrusted, he betrays; 2. Whenever he speaks, he tells a lie; 3. Whenever he makes a covenant, he proves treacherous; 4. Whenever he quarrels, he behaves in a very imprudent, evil and insulting, unjust manner." Agreed upon.
4. Muhammad (peace be upon him) in War.
From Muhammad 's Sayings :
- Aisha reported that Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) never beat anyone with his hand, neither a woman nor a servant, but only, in the case when he had been fighting for the sake of Allah and he never took revenge for anything unless the things made inviolable by Allah were made violable; he then took revenge for Allah, the Exalted and Glorious. Narrated by Muslim.
From Muhammad 's life :
- Sulaiman b. Buraidah through his father reported that when the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) appointed anyone as leader of an army or detachment he would especially exhort him to fear Allah and to be good to the Muslims who were with him. Then he would say: Fight in the name of Allah and in the way of Allah. Fight against those who disbelieve in Allah. Make a holy war, do not embezzle the spoils; do not break your pledge; and do not mutilate (the dead) bodies; do not kill children. Narrated by Muslim.
5. Muhammad (peace be upon him) with the People of the Scripture (Jews & Christians)
From Muhammad's Sayings :
- Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: Once while a Jew was selling something, he was offered a price that he was not pleased with. So, he said, "No, by Him Who gave Moses superiority over all human beings!" Hearing him, an Ansari man got up and slapped him on the face and said, "You say: By Him Who Gave Moses superiority over all human beings although the Prophet (Muhammad) – peace be upon him - is present amongst us!" The Jew went to the Prophet and said, "O Abu-l-Qasim! I am under the assurance and contract of security, so what right does so-and-so have to slap me?" The Prophet asked the other, "Why have you slapped him". He told him the whole story. The Prophet became angry, till anger appeared on his face, and said, "Don't give superiority to any prophet amongst Allah's Prophets, for when the trumpet will be blown, everyone on the earth and in the heavens will become unconscious except those whom Allah will exempt. The trumpet will be blown for the second time and I will be the first to be resurrected to see Moses holding Allah's Throne. I will not know whether the unconsciousness which Moses received on the Day of Tur has been sufficient for him, or has he got up before me. And I do not say that there is anybody who is better than Yunus bin Matta." Narrated by Bukhari.
From Muhammad's Life:
- Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: A young Jewish boy used to serve the Prophet (peace be upon him) and he became sick. So the Prophet (peace be upon him) went to visit him. He sat near his head and asked him to embrace Islam. The boy looked at his father, who was sitting there; the latter told him to obey Abu-l-Qasim and the boy embraced Islam. The Prophet (peace be upon him) came out saying: "Praises be to Allah Who saved the boy from the Hell-fire." Narrated by Bukhari.
- 'Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: Allah's Messenger (PBUH) died while his (iron) armor was mortgaged to a Jew for thirty Sas of barley. Agreed upon.
- Sahl Bin Hunaif (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: A funeral procession passed in front of the Prophet and he stood up. When he was told that it was the coffin of a Jew, he said, "Is it not a soul (living being)? Narrated by Bukhari.
Morals
1. Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a Trustworthy (and Honest).
From Muhammad's Sayings:
- Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: "The signs of a hypocrite are three: 1. Whenever he speaks, he tells a lie. 2. Whenever he promises, he always breaks it (his promise). 3. If you trust him, he proves to be dishonest. (If you keep something as a trust with him, he will not return it.)"Agreed upon.
- Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported : Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said: "The claimants would get their claims on the Day of Resurrection so much so that the hornless sheep would get its claim from the horned sheep." Narrated by Muslim.
- Umar Ibn Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: when it was the day of Khaibar a party of Companions of the prophet (PBUH) came there and said: So and so is a martyr, till they happened to pass by a man and said: So and so is a martyr. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) remarked: (Nay, not so verily I have seen him in the Fire for the garment or cloak that he had stolen from the booty)) .Narrated by Muslim.
From Muhammad's Life:
- Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: "Whoever carries arms against us, is not from us; and whoever cheats us, is not from us" Narrated by Muslim. And, in another narration of Abu Huraira: The messenger of Allah (PBUH) passed by a food container, entered his hand in it and his fingers found it wet, then he (the messenger) said: "What is this, O th
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From Muhammad's Sayings:
- Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: "The signs of a hypocrite are three: 1. Whenever he speaks, he tells a lie. 2. Whenever he promises, he always breaks it (his promise). 3. If you trust him, he proves to be dishonest. (If you keep something as a trust with him, he will not return it.)"Agreed upon.
- Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported : Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said: "The claimants would get their claims on the Day of Resurrection so much so that the hornless sheep would get its claim from the horned sheep." Narrated by Muslim.
- Umar Ibn Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: when it was the day of Khaibar a party of Companions of the prophet (PBUH) came there and said: So and so is a martyr, till they happened to pass by a man and said: So and so is a martyr. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) remarked: (Nay, not so verily I have seen him in the Fire for the garment or cloak that he had stolen from the booty)) .Narrated by Muslim.
From Muhammad's Life:
- Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: "Whoever carries arms against us, is not from us; and whoever cheats us, is not from us" Narrated by Muslim. And, in another narration of Abu Huraira: The messenger of Allah (PBUH) passed by a food container, entered his hand in it and his fingers found it wet, then he (the messenger) said: "What is this, O th
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Good Manners
1-Muhammad (PBUH) as a Teacher
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet said, "Do not wish to be like anyone except in two cases. (The first is) A person, whom Allah has given wealth and he spends it righteously; (the second is) the one whom Allah has given wisdom (the Holy Quran) and he acts according to it and teaches it to others."
Sahl bin Sad (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the prophet said," if one man is been guided on the right path (i.e. converted to Islam) with your help, it would be better for you than everything on earth"
Abu Huraira reported that the prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Allah makes the way to paradise easy for those who search for knowledge."
From the Muhammad' Life:
Abi Nagieh Al-Irbad ibn Sariyah (may Allah be pleased with him )reported: One day the prophet (peace be upon him) gave us a lengthy exhortation from which the hearts were afraid and the eyes shed tears; he said: "I enjoin you to fear Allah, and to hear and obey ; and for those who will live after me will see great disagreements. You must then follow my sunnah and that of the rightly-guided caliphs. Hold to it and stick fast to it. Avoid novelties, because every novelty is an innovation, and every innovation is an error.
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Muhammad (PBUH) while Eating
From Muhammad's Sayings:
'Umar bin Abi Salama (may Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The prophet said, "Mention the Name of Allah and eat with your right hand, and eat from what is nearer to you."
From Muhammad's Life:
"Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him)reported:
"The Prophet never criticized any food; he used to eat if he liked it, and didn't if he disliked it."
3-Muhammad(PBUH)while Drinking:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Ibn Abass (may Allah be pleased with him) reported :
The prophet (PBUH) said :"Do not drink (all water)once like camels, but drink twice and thrice and mention the Name of Allah before you drink , and praise Allah when you finish."
From Muhammad's Life:
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet used to take three breaths(outside the vessel) while drinking.
4- Muhammad (PBUH) with Illness:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Ibn Abbass (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the prophet (PBUH) said: (Who visit a patient who did not die yet and said at his presence seven times: I pray Allah the almightily to heal you from illness, unless Allah relieve him from this sickness) narrated by Abu Dawood and Tirmithy and said a good hadith. In addition Al Hakim said a correct hadith according to Bukhari.
From Muhammad's Life:
- Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that when the prophet (Peace be upon him) fall ill, Fatima (may Allah be pleased with her) said: What a disaster, Oh my father! After that he said: " Your father will not suffer after now". When he died she said:" Oh my father, Allah Fulfiledl your prayer, oh my father the heaven is his resort, we mourn him to Jepril. When he was buried fatma (may Allah be pleased with her) said: did how you dare to throw dust on the Prophet (Peace be upon him)?! Narrated by Al-Bukhari.
5- Muhammad (Peace be upon him) Traveling.
From Muhammad's Sayings:
- Gaber (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the prophet (Peace be upon him) told the Ansar (the citizens of Al-Madinah who helped and gave aid to the Muhâjirûn) and the -Muhajireen(immigrants; those who migrated from Makkah to Al-Madinah) when he intended to invade: " There is among your brothers who doesn't have money or any tribe, so each one of you helps two or three men , as there is no one that can help them except you". Narrated by Abo Dawood.
- From Muhammad's Life:
- The Prophet peace be upon was always joining the group that he is walking with from the back just to be able to help the weak and to pray for them. Narrated by Abo Dawood by a good ascription.
6- Muhammad(Peace be upon him) Walking:
Form Muhammad's Sayings:
- The Prophet (Peace be upon him) says: "The one who passes by our mosques or markets carrying an arrows, has to hold it to avoid the injury of any of the Muslims". Agreed upon by the scholars
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet said, "Do not wish to be like anyone except in two cases. (The first is) A person, whom Allah has given wealth and he spends it righteously; (the second is) the one whom Allah has given wisdom (the Holy Quran) and he acts according to it and teaches it to others."
Sahl bin Sad (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the prophet said," if one man is been guided on the right path (i.e. converted to Islam) with your help, it would be better for you than everything on earth"
Abu Huraira reported that the prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Allah makes the way to paradise easy for those who search for knowledge."
From the Muhammad' Life:
Abi Nagieh Al-Irbad ibn Sariyah (may Allah be pleased with him )reported: One day the prophet (peace be upon him) gave us a lengthy exhortation from which the hearts were afraid and the eyes shed tears; he said: "I enjoin you to fear Allah, and to hear and obey ; and for those who will live after me will see great disagreements. You must then follow my sunnah and that of the rightly-guided caliphs. Hold to it and stick fast to it. Avoid novelties, because every novelty is an innovation, and every innovation is an error.
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Muhammad (PBUH) while Eating
From Muhammad's Sayings:
'Umar bin Abi Salama (may Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The prophet said, "Mention the Name of Allah and eat with your right hand, and eat from what is nearer to you."
From Muhammad's Life:
"Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him)reported:
"The Prophet never criticized any food; he used to eat if he liked it, and didn't if he disliked it."
3-Muhammad(PBUH)while Drinking:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Ibn Abass (may Allah be pleased with him) reported :
The prophet (PBUH) said :"Do not drink (all water)once like camels, but drink twice and thrice and mention the Name of Allah before you drink , and praise Allah when you finish."
From Muhammad's Life:
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet used to take three breaths(outside the vessel) while drinking.
4- Muhammad (PBUH) with Illness:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Ibn Abbass (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the prophet (PBUH) said: (Who visit a patient who did not die yet and said at his presence seven times: I pray Allah the almightily to heal you from illness, unless Allah relieve him from this sickness) narrated by Abu Dawood and Tirmithy and said a good hadith. In addition Al Hakim said a correct hadith according to Bukhari.
From Muhammad's Life:
- Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that when the prophet (Peace be upon him) fall ill, Fatima (may Allah be pleased with her) said: What a disaster, Oh my father! After that he said: " Your father will not suffer after now". When he died she said:" Oh my father, Allah Fulfiledl your prayer, oh my father the heaven is his resort, we mourn him to Jepril. When he was buried fatma (may Allah be pleased with her) said: did how you dare to throw dust on the Prophet (Peace be upon him)?! Narrated by Al-Bukhari.
5- Muhammad (Peace be upon him) Traveling.
From Muhammad's Sayings:
- Gaber (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the prophet (Peace be upon him) told the Ansar (the citizens of Al-Madinah who helped and gave aid to the Muhâjirûn) and the -Muhajireen(immigrants; those who migrated from Makkah to Al-Madinah) when he intended to invade: " There is among your brothers who doesn't have money or any tribe, so each one of you helps two or three men , as there is no one that can help them except you". Narrated by Abo Dawood.
- From Muhammad's Life:
- The Prophet peace be upon was always joining the group that he is walking with from the back just to be able to help the weak and to pray for them. Narrated by Abo Dawood by a good ascription.
6- Muhammad(Peace be upon him) Walking:
Form Muhammad's Sayings:
- The Prophet (Peace be upon him) says: "The one who passes by our mosques or markets carrying an arrows, has to hold it to avoid the injury of any of the Muslims". Agreed upon by the scholars
The Worships
1- Muhammad (Peace be upon him) in his Prayers.
- From Muhammad's Sayings:
- The prophet (Peace be upon him) said: "Can I tell you what makes Allah remove all the sins and forgive us?", they said: yes, Then he said: "The proper ablution, to make more visits to the mosques and waiting for the prayers." Narrated by Muslim.
- Abu Abd Al-Rahaman Abdullah Ibn Massoud (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: I asked the prophet (Peace be upon him), which action is the best to be done for Allah? Ha said: "To perform the prayers on its time", I asked and what else ?, he said: "To treat parents with kindness", I said: and what else?, he said: "the holy war (jihad)".Agreed upon by scholars.
From Muhammad's Life:
- Aisha (may Allah be pleased wih her) reported that the prophet (Peace be upon him) was praying all the night until his feet was injured. I said to him: Why are you doing that, though Allah has forgiven all your deeds? He replied: " I would like to be a thankful slave", Agreed upon by al-Bukhari and al-Sahihain.
2-Muhammad (peace be upon to him) Talking to Allah:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Abu Bakr al-Siddeeque (may Allah be pleased with him ) reported that the Prophet thought him to say this while
praying :"Say: Allah; I did a lot of injustice upon myself but you are the only one Who forgives faults so forgive me and have mercy on me as you are the most merciful)) Agreed upon.
From Muhammad's Life:
- Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him ) reported that the Prophet (PBUH) said at distress: "There is no god but Allah the great clement, there is no god but Allah the almighty, there is no god but Allah; the god of the sky and the earth and the great throne) Agreed upon.
- It is reported by Ibn Massoud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the prophet (Peace be upon him) said in his prayers : " I pray for your mercy, forgiveness, the safety from any sin, the gain from any charity, wining the heaven and to be saved from the hell", narrated by Al-Hakim Abo Abdullah and he said a correct Hadith according to Muslim.
Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) said that the prophet (Peace be upon him) was praying eleven prostrations (she means at night), and he kneeled in one of the prostrations equal to one's reading fifty verses from the Quran .Then he prayed two prostrations before al Fagr prayers then he slept on his right side until it was called for al Fajr prayers. Narrated by Al-Bukhari.
- From Muhammad's Sayings:
- The prophet (Peace be upon him) said: "Can I tell you what makes Allah remove all the sins and forgive us?", they said: yes, Then he said: "The proper ablution, to make more visits to the mosques and waiting for the prayers." Narrated by Muslim.
- Abu Abd Al-Rahaman Abdullah Ibn Massoud (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: I asked the prophet (Peace be upon him), which action is the best to be done for Allah? Ha said: "To perform the prayers on its time", I asked and what else ?, he said: "To treat parents with kindness", I said: and what else?, he said: "the holy war (jihad)".Agreed upon by scholars.
From Muhammad's Life:
- Aisha (may Allah be pleased wih her) reported that the prophet (Peace be upon him) was praying all the night until his feet was injured. I said to him: Why are you doing that, though Allah has forgiven all your deeds? He replied: " I would like to be a thankful slave", Agreed upon by al-Bukhari and al-Sahihain.
2-Muhammad (peace be upon to him) Talking to Allah:
From Muhammad's Sayings:
Abu Bakr al-Siddeeque (may Allah be pleased with him ) reported that the Prophet thought him to say this while
praying :"Say: Allah; I did a lot of injustice upon myself but you are the only one Who forgives faults so forgive me and have mercy on me as you are the most merciful)) Agreed upon.
From Muhammad's Life:
- Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him ) reported that the Prophet (PBUH) said at distress: "There is no god but Allah the great clement, there is no god but Allah the almighty, there is no god but Allah; the god of the sky and the earth and the great throne) Agreed upon.
- It is reported by Ibn Massoud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the prophet (Peace be upon him) said in his prayers : " I pray for your mercy, forgiveness, the safety from any sin, the gain from any charity, wining the heaven and to be saved from the hell", narrated by Al-Hakim Abo Abdullah and he said a correct Hadith according to Muslim.
Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) said that the prophet (Peace be upon him) was praying eleven prostrations (she means at night), and he kneeled in one of the prostrations equal to one's reading fifty verses from the Quran .Then he prayed two prostrations before al Fagr prayers then he slept on his right side until it was called for al Fajr prayers. Narrated by Al-Bukhari.
The Simple Life of Muhammad (PBUH
If we compare the life of Muhammad (Pease be upon him) before his mission as a prophet and his life after he began his mission as a prophet, we will conclude that it is beyond reason to think that Muhammad (PBUH) was a false prophet, who claimed prophethood to attain material gains, greatness, glory, or power.Before his mission as a prophet, Muhammad (PBUH) had no financial worries. As a successful and reputed merchant, Muhammad (PBUH) drew a satisfactory and comfortable income. After his mission as a prophet and because of it, he became worse off materially. To clarify this more, let us browse the following sayings on his life:- Aa'isha (May Allah be pleased with her) , Muhammad's wife, said, "O my nephew, we would sight three new moons in two months without lighting a fire (to cook a meal) in the Prophet's houses." Her nephew asked, "O Aunt, what sustained you?" She said, "The two black things, dates and water. And the Prophet (PBUH) had some Ansar neighbors (from the Supporters) who had a "milk-giving" she-camel and they used to send the Prophet some of its milk." (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)- Sahl Ibn Sa'ad, one of Muhammad's companions, said, "The Prophet (PBUH) did not see bread made from fine flour from the time Allah sent him (as a prophet) until he died." (Al-Bukhari and Al-Tirmithi)- Aa'isha said, "The mattress of the Prophet (PBUH), on which he slept, was made of leather stuffed with the fiber of the date-palm tree." (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Amr Ibn Al-Hareth, one of Muhammad's companions, said that when the Prophet (PBUH) died, he left neither money nor anything else except his white riding mule, his arms, and a piece of land which he left to charity.( Al-Bukhari and Mosnad Ahmad) Muhammad (PBUH) lived this hard life till he died although the Muslim treasury was at his disposal, the greater part of the Arabian Peninsula was Muslim before he died, and the Muslims were victorious after eighteen years of his mission.Is it possible that Muhammad (PBUH) might have claimed prophethood in order to attain status, greatness, and power? The desire to enjoy status and power is usually associated with good food, fancy clothing, monumental palaces, colorful guards, and indisputable authority. Do any of these indicators apply to Muhammad? A few glimpses of his life that may help answer this question follow.Despite his responsibilities as a prophet, a teacher, a statesman, and a judge, Muhammad (PBUH) used to milk his goat, mend his clothes, repair his shoes, help with the household work, and visit the poor and the sick people. He also helped his companions in digging a trench by moving sand with them. His life was an amazing model of simplicity and humbleness.Muhammad's followers loved him, respected him, and trusted him to an amazing extent. Yet he continued to emphasize that deification should be directed to Allah and not to him personally. Anas, one of Muhammad's companions, said that there was no person whom they loved more than the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), yet he did not allow them to stand up for him as other people do with great personalities.Long before there wasn't any prospect of success for Islam (in the eyes of the polytheists) and at the outset of a long and painful era of torture, suffering, and persecution of Muhammad (PBUH) and his followers, he received an interesting offer. An envoy of the pagan leaders, Otba, came to him saying, "...If you want money, we will collect enough money for you so that you will be the richest one of us. If you want leadership, we will take you as our leader and never decide on any matter without your approval. If you want a kingdom, we will crown you king over us..." Only one concession was required from Muhammad (PBUH) in return for that, to give up calling people to Islam and worshipping Allah alone without any partner. Wouldn't this offer be tempting to one pursuing worldly benefit? Was Muhammad (PBUH) hesitant when the offer was made? Did he turn it down as a bargaining strategy leaving the door open for a better offer? The following was his answer: {In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful} And he recited to Otba the verses of the Quran 41:1-38. The Following are some of these verses:"A revelation from (Allah), the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful; a Book whereof the verses are explained in detail; a Quran in Arabic, for people who know, giving good news and warning, yet most of them turn away, so they do not listen." (Quran, 41:2-4)On another occasion and in response to his uncle's plea to stop calling people to Islam, Muhammad's answer was as decisive and sincere: "I swear by the name of Allah, O Uncle!, that if they place the sun in my right-hand and the moon in my left-hand in return for giving up this matter (calling people to Islam), I will never desist until either the Almighty Allah makes it triumph or I perish defending it."Muhammad (PBUH) and his few followers did not only suffer from persecution for thirteen years but the unbelievers even tried to kill Muhammad (PBUH) several times. On one occasion they attempted to kill him by dropping a large boulder, which could barely be lifted, on his head. Another time they tried to kill him by poisoning his food.
What could justify such a life of suffering and sacrifice even after he was fully triumphant over his adversaries? What could explain the humbleness and nobility which he demonstrated in his most glorious moments when he insisted that success is due only to God's help and not to his own genius?
Are these the characteristics of a power-hungry or a self-centered man?
Amr Ibn Al-Hareth, one of Muhammad's companions, said that when the Prophet (PBUH) died, he left neither money nor anything else except his white riding mule, his arms, and a piece of land which he left to charity.( Al-Bukhari and Mosnad Ahmad) Muhammad (PBUH) lived this hard life till he died although the Muslim treasury was at his disposal, the greater part of the Arabian Peninsula was Muslim before he died, and the Muslims were victorious after eighteen years of his mission.Is it possible that Muhammad (PBUH) might have claimed prophethood in order to attain status, greatness, and power? The desire to enjoy status and power is usually associated with good food, fancy clothing, monumental palaces, colorful guards, and indisputable authority. Do any of these indicators apply to Muhammad? A few glimpses of his life that may help answer this question follow.Despite his responsibilities as a prophet, a teacher, a statesman, and a judge, Muhammad (PBUH) used to milk his goat, mend his clothes, repair his shoes, help with the household work, and visit the poor and the sick people. He also helped his companions in digging a trench by moving sand with them. His life was an amazing model of simplicity and humbleness.Muhammad's followers loved him, respected him, and trusted him to an amazing extent. Yet he continued to emphasize that deification should be directed to Allah and not to him personally. Anas, one of Muhammad's companions, said that there was no person whom they loved more than the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), yet he did not allow them to stand up for him as other people do with great personalities.Long before there wasn't any prospect of success for Islam (in the eyes of the polytheists) and at the outset of a long and painful era of torture, suffering, and persecution of Muhammad (PBUH) and his followers, he received an interesting offer. An envoy of the pagan leaders, Otba, came to him saying, "...If you want money, we will collect enough money for you so that you will be the richest one of us. If you want leadership, we will take you as our leader and never decide on any matter without your approval. If you want a kingdom, we will crown you king over us..." Only one concession was required from Muhammad (PBUH) in return for that, to give up calling people to Islam and worshipping Allah alone without any partner. Wouldn't this offer be tempting to one pursuing worldly benefit? Was Muhammad (PBUH) hesitant when the offer was made? Did he turn it down as a bargaining strategy leaving the door open for a better offer? The following was his answer: {In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful} And he recited to Otba the verses of the Quran 41:1-38. The Following are some of these verses:"A revelation from (Allah), the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful; a Book whereof the verses are explained in detail; a Quran in Arabic, for people who know, giving good news and warning, yet most of them turn away, so they do not listen." (Quran, 41:2-4)On another occasion and in response to his uncle's plea to stop calling people to Islam, Muhammad's answer was as decisive and sincere: "I swear by the name of Allah, O Uncle!, that if they place the sun in my right-hand and the moon in my left-hand in return for giving up this matter (calling people to Islam), I will never desist until either the Almighty Allah makes it triumph or I perish defending it."Muhammad (PBUH) and his few followers did not only suffer from persecution for thirteen years but the unbelievers even tried to kill Muhammad (PBUH) several times. On one occasion they attempted to kill him by dropping a large boulder, which could barely be lifted, on his head. Another time they tried to kill him by poisoning his food.
What could justify such a life of suffering and sacrifice even after he was fully triumphant over his adversaries? What could explain the humbleness and nobility which he demonstrated in his most glorious moments when he insisted that success is due only to God's help and not to his own genius?
Are these the characteristics of a power-hungry or a self-centered man?
The Prophet (PBUH) Gave Glad Tidings during the Hardest of Situations
What we, Muslims, need today is a change of understanding; we need to step out of our time and place and see our situation in light of the laws that Allah placed for His creation, and the guidance that He sent His Messenger (PBUH) with. "And don't be weak in the pursuit of the enemy; if you are suffering (hardships) then surely, they (too) are suffering (hardships) as you are suffering, but you have a hope from Allah (for the reward, i.e. Paradise) that for which they hope not, and Allah is Ever All-Knowing, All-Wise." (Holy Qur'an, 4:104)In this verse we can see the glad tidings given to the true believers in the hardest of moments. We may think at times there is no exit for the Ummah (nation), but we have to remember that Allah, the Almighty, has promised victory to this Ummah, a victory He will bring when He wants, due to His Wisdom. Our situation is one of weakness and we know it will change to one of strength. Imam Ahmad was quoted as saying that the Falsehood will not be manifest over the Truth until our hearts leave the Truth. We are certain, when we fulfill the conditions of victory, that the Truth will be manifest over the Falsehood. We know it is near. By Allah, it is close, as even the Day of Judgment is referred to as "Tomorrow." The following are three dire situations from the Prophet's Seerah (biography) during which he reassured and gave glad tidings to his followers.The Prophet (PBUH) in Ta'if When the harm and plotting of Quraish increased, after the death of the Prophet's uncle and wife, he headed to Ta'if hoping that he might find in that trip greater attentiveness and support for his message. Instead, they turned him away in a very impolite manner. They encouraged their boys to stone him. They stoned him until his noble feet were bleeding.The Prophet (PBUH) turned his face towards Makkah with fresh determination to resume his earlier plan to expose people to Islam and communicate his Message in a great spirit of zeal and matchless enthusiasm. Zaid bin Harithah, his companion, said to the Prophet (PBUH) : 'How dare you step into Makkah after they (Quraish) have expatriated you?' The Prophet (PBUH) answered: 'Allâh will surely provide relief and He will verily support His religion and Prophet.'" The Prophet (PBUH) with Abu Bakr during the Hijrah (their way to Madinah after leaving Makkah) The notables of Makkah convened an emergency session to determine the future course of action and explore all areas that could help arrest the Prophet and Abu Bakr. They decided to block all avenues leading out of Makkah and imposed heavy armed surveillance over all potential exits. A price of 100 camels was set upon the head of each one. Horsemen, infantry and tracers of tracks scoured the country. Once they even reached the cave where the Prophet (PBUH) and Abu Bakr were hiding. When he saw the enemy at a very close distance, Abu Bakr whispered to the Prophet (PBUH): 'What, if they were to look through the crevice and detect us?' The Prophet (PBUH) in his God-inspired calm replied: 'Silence Abu Bakr! What do you think of those two with whom the Third is Allâh?' It was really a Divine miracle; the chasers were only few steps from the cave.The Battle of the Ditch It was the winter season, the air was cold and there was a food crisis in Medina, which was about to come under a brutal siege, and there is nothing more deadly to the spirit of resistance than despair, for if the besieged were to be exposed to its violent bouts, the way of humiliating surrender would be the only alternative. For this reason, the Prophet (PBUH) strove hard to arouse the moral strength of his men to the highest pitch so that they'd feel certain that the trial which faced them was just a passing cloud which would soon disperse, and thereafter Islam would resume its march and people would enter into it in large numbers, and the strongholds of tyranny would crumble before it and no plots would come from them nor would any evil be feared from them. It is a rule of politics that this wide hope should accompany the stages of ceaseless effort.Another illustrious preternatural example went to the effect that an obstinate rock stood out as an immune obstacle in the ditch. The Prophet (PBUH) took the spade and struck, and the rock immediately turned into a loose sand dune.So when the confederates swept down upon Medina and laid a tight siege around it, the Muslims didn't give up in despair but faced the bitter reality with unshakeable hope in a noble future. "And when the true believers saw the clans, they said: this is that which Allah and His Messenger promised us. Allah and His Messenger are true. And it increased them only in faith and acceptance." (Holy Qur'an, 33:22)As for the weaklings, the doubters and the sick of heart, they made fun of the promises of victory and thought them to be the desires of deluded people, and they said to the Prophet's companions: 'He tells you that he sees from Yathrib the palaces of Heerah and the city of Kisra, while you are there digging the ditch and you cannot pass stool (for fear).'About them Allah says, "And when the hypocrites, and those in whose hearts is a disease (of doubts,) said: 'Allah and His Messenger promised us nothing but delusion!" (Holy Qur'an, 33:12)Twelve or thirteen years later, the Prophet's promise about Persia came true. Maybe it should be noted here that the hypocrites of today are also telling us that Allah has promised us nothing but delusion. Allah says, "Allah is predominant over his affair, but most of the people do not know." (Holy Qur'an, 12:21)
Prophet Muhammad, a Simple Man
Despite his position as leader, the Prophet Muhammad never behaved as if he was greater or better than other people. He never made people feel small, unwanted or embarrassed. He urged his followers to live kindly and humbly, releasing slaves whenever they could and giving in charity, especially to very poor people, and the orphans, without waiting for any reward.Prophet Muhammad himself was never greedy. He ate very little and only simple foods. He preferred never to fill his stomach. Sometimes, for days on end, he would eat nothing but raw food. He slept on a very simple mattress on the floor and had almost nothing in the way of home comforts or decorations.One day, Hafsah, his wife, tried to make him more comfortable at night by folding his reed mat double - without telling him - to make it softer for him. That night he slept peacefully, but he overslept and missed the pre-dawn prayers. He was so distressed and never slept like that again.Simple living and contentment were the key teachings in the Prophet's life: "When you see a person who has been given more money and beauty than you, look then to those who have been given less." Thinking this way will make us thank Allah for His blessings, rather than feel deprived.People used to ask his wife, 'Aishah, the daughter of his first and most loyal Companion Abu Bakr, how he lived at home. "Like an ordinary man," she would answer. "He would sweep the house, stitch his own clothes, mend his own sandals, water the camels, milk the goats, help the servants at their work, and eat his meals with them; and he would go to fetch what we needed from the market."He seldom had more than one set of clothes, which he washed himself. He was a home-loving, peace-loving human being. "When you enter a house, ask God to bless it," he would say. He greeted others with the phase: As-salamu alaykum - which means: "May peace be upon you" - for peace is the most wonderful thing on earth.He was a firm believer in good manners, always greeting people kindly, and showing respect to elders. He once said: "The dearest of you to me are those who have good manners."All his recorded words and actions reveal him as a man of great gentleness, kindness, humility, good humour and excellent common sense, who had a great love for animals and for all people, especially his family.Above all, he was a man who practiced what he preached. His life, both private and public, was a perfect model for his followers.
Some of the Prophet's Teachings
There is a large collection of the Prophet's ideas, thoughts, instructions, teachings, beliefs, morals, manners and principles. The greatness and glory of Islam rests upon these ideals. Only a portion of them are listed here.Purity of Self 1. Wise is he who regards himself small, and performs deeds that are useful after death; foolish is he who is controlled by his desires and expectant of Allah's grace and mercy.2. The strong man is he who controls himself, not the one who throws down his adversary. 3. Contentment is treasure that is never empty. 4. To give up the unimportant is highly religious. 5. Advice is a trust and wrong instruction is a breach of trust. 6. To give up evil or wickedness is also a charity. 7. Modesty is a branch of faith.8. Health and comforts are blessings not available to all. 9. Moderation in spending is equal to half of one's income. (Spending with sense is as good as half of one's income). 10. Careful thinking is wisdom. 11. The one who keeps promises is righteous. 12. Wisdom is the greatest wealth. 13. Good speech is the charm of man. 14. Ignorance is the greatest limitation. 15. One who is trustworthy is righteous. 16. Love is not as effective as good manners. 17. Humility elevates one's position. 18. Alms-giving does not lead to decrease of wealth. 19. Don't mock at your brother or you might meet the same situation. 20. Bad manners spoil good qualities as vinegar spoils honey. Obedience to Parents 1. Allah is pleased when the father is pleased. Allah is displeased when the father is displeased.2. Of all the deeds performed, offering prayers on time is the best, and then the second in importance is obedience to parents. 3. The greatest sins are polytheism, disobedience to parents, giving false evidences and telling lies. Behavior with Relatives "Kinship"[ in Arabic- rahim] is derived from "The Most Beneficent" [in Arabic- rahman]. The man who maintains the bonds of kinship is close to Allah and one who severs relations with his kin is forsaken by Allah. Bringing up Daughters 1. One who raises and educates three or two daughters or sisters, out of fear of Allah, will go to Paradise (even if the number is one).2. Bringing up daughters is a test; one who passes the test will be safe from Hell. Bringing up Orphans One who brings up orphans will be with me (the Prophet peace be upon him) like the two fingers of a hand (in the Hereafter). Obedience to Rulers 1. The ruler should be obeyed on the earth. 2. Even if a slave happens to become your ruler, you must obey him. 3. Kingdom is lost not through disbelief, but through tyranny.Kindness One who is not merciful and kind cannot expect mercy upon him. Evils of Begging 1. One who begs is collecting fire (of Hell) for himself, whether it is small or great. 2. The worst person is he who begs in the Name of Allah and still gets nothing. Don't beg from men for Allah's sake. It is better to demand from Allah Himself. Cooperation 1. Those who are not kind to the young and do not respect the elders, do not belong to us. 2. Be kind to people on the earth and Allah will be Merciful in Heaven.3. In friendliness and sympathy, the Muslims are like a building in which the bricks strengthen one another. 4. To meet cheerfully, to talk about virtues, to prevent people from vices and villainy, to show the right path to those who have lost the way, to lead weak-sighted persons on the way, to remove thorns, stones, and bones from paths and to draw water from wells for others, are all deeds of virtue. 5. To greet people and to feed the poor and to pray at night while people are asleep are the good signs of Islam. 6. Only courteous men will be close and dear to me on the Day of Judgment. I shall be disgusted and distant from those who are not well-behaved. I am also sick of those who talk nonsense, discuss things irresponsibly and are proud. 7. To live comfortably is not arrogance. Arrogance is to despise the people and to reject the truth. 8. Love all; in it is half of wisdom. 9. Don't behave well only when others behave well and to mischief if others do mischief. Instead, try to behave well with those who behave well with you and do not create mischief if they do likewise. The Greatness of Learning 1. One who seeks knowledge finds the road to Paradise easier. 2. Knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim. 3. Quest for learning is atonement for past sins. 4. Learning is greater than devotion and optional prayer in importance. 5. Knowledge and wisdom are your lost treasures; seek them wherever they are. 6. He who conceals his knowledge will be chained with fire. 7. Nothing in the world is better than the collecting of knowledge and patience. Treatment of Slaves, Women Servants and Attendants 1. Men slaves and women slaves are like your brothers and sisters. Allah has kept them under your supervision. Equal treatment is to be given to them in food and clothing. They should not be asked to bear more than their strength and capacity. In difficult tasks they should be given assistance and support. 2. To liberate men slaves or women slaves is to get liberated from Hell.
The Prophet’s Infallibility
It could occur to the minds of some of us an important question that is:
Does the Prophet (PBUH) have- in Allah’s infallibility for him -any advantages, putting into consideration that Allah has given infallibility to all the prophets before him?
In other words, is there any advantage in the infallibility itself that has been given to him, not found in the other Prophets before him?
Yes, our Prophet (PBUH) had advantages in Allah’s infallibility for him, we all know that Allah has given all the prophets human perfection in a way that suits their human selves, being Allah’s prophets. Allah gave them 4 kinds of perfections:
Insight, infallibility, honesty and Notification.
And in every one of those perfection sides, the Prophet has been granted advantages, not found in the other prophets before him.
If we took infallibility for example, to prove such a statement:
Our examples will be from the holy Quran, the last heavenly book sent by Allah to all humans, un-distorted.
First Example: The beauty of Prophet Joseph (peace be upon him):
Allah has given Prophet Joseph, as mentioned in the holy Quran and in a lot of the Prophet’s sayings,½ of the world’s beauty. But his beauty seduced most of the women who saw him, Allah Said: " And women in the city said: "The wife of Al-‘Azîz is seeking to seduce her (slave) young man, indeed she loves him violently; verily we see her in plain error.” (Joseph, 30)
And so it happened that these women, who blamed the wife of Al Aziz for her admiration for Prophet Joseph, became just like her in their admiration for him. Allah said: " He said: "O my Lord! Prison is dearer to me than that to which they invite me”. (Joseph, 33)
The expression “They invite me” shows that the wife of Al Aziz and the other women - who used to blame her for her admiration and love for Joseph- are all involved in seducing Joseph (PBUH).
Joseph (PBUH) said - concerning his beauty, that was mentioned in some books and interpretations -: “No one had ever loved me without treating me unjustly." That means that he was given a beauty that was the reason behind the women's greed."
This we will compare with the beauty of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
If Joseph (peace be upon him) has been given half of the world’s beauty, our Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) has been given by Allah all the beauty; a rare kind of beauty. So, if Joseph (PBUH) has been given half the beauty that caused women being seduced by it, why didn't Muhammad's beauty cause the same to women???
That is one of the advantages of infallibility that Allah has given to our Prophet Mohammed (PBUH); having the world's beauty, but not being seduced by any woman.
Second Example:
Another example, we can find in the way how people used to worship other Prophets. The Jews, for example, had worshiped “Uzair”, mentioned in the holy Quran: "And the Jews say: ‘Uzair (Ezra) is the son of Allâh",and the same concerning Christians in worshiping Jesus (PBUH),mentioned in the holy Quran: " And the Christians say: Messiah (Jesus) is the son of Allâh ". There were also some Jews who had worshiped “Maria” (Mariam), the mother of Jesus. This and many other examples, show how people used to worship Prophets and well known people as it was the case in Noah's time where some used to worship the five good people. So if all these good people, Jesus and Uzair were all worshiped, why it is not the case with Muhammad (PBUH)?
Allah (the Almighty) has made him infallible from being worshiped by people today, in the past and till the end of this world, because he is the last Prophet whose message of Islam must be followed by the whole world.
And if we revise the history of the Prophet (PBUH) from his birth till now, (after about 1500 years from his Prophethood), we won't find anyone who did or claimed to worship him (PBUH), and that is because of the greatest infallibilities that Allah Has given him.
And the strange thing is that some of the Muslims the (Shee'a) claim idolizing "Ali ibn Abi Taleb (may Allah be pleased with him)", the cousin of our Prophet (PBUH).
That's because Allah Has not given Ali infallibility as being a companion and not a Prophet, and that is why he has been idolized, while no one in the history has ever idolized our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) because this is Allah’s infallibility for him.
Oh LORD! We ask YOU to support us and make us love our Prophet Muhammad and follow his great example..
Does the Prophet (PBUH) have- in Allah’s infallibility for him -any advantages, putting into consideration that Allah has given infallibility to all the prophets before him?
In other words, is there any advantage in the infallibility itself that has been given to him, not found in the other Prophets before him?
Yes, our Prophet (PBUH) had advantages in Allah’s infallibility for him, we all know that Allah has given all the prophets human perfection in a way that suits their human selves, being Allah’s prophets. Allah gave them 4 kinds of perfections:
Insight, infallibility, honesty and Notification.
And in every one of those perfection sides, the Prophet has been granted advantages, not found in the other prophets before him.
If we took infallibility for example, to prove such a statement:
Our examples will be from the holy Quran, the last heavenly book sent by Allah to all humans, un-distorted.
First Example: The beauty of Prophet Joseph (peace be upon him):
Allah has given Prophet Joseph, as mentioned in the holy Quran and in a lot of the Prophet’s sayings,½ of the world’s beauty. But his beauty seduced most of the women who saw him, Allah Said: " And women in the city said: "The wife of Al-‘Azîz is seeking to seduce her (slave) young man, indeed she loves him violently; verily we see her in plain error.” (Joseph, 30)
And so it happened that these women, who blamed the wife of Al Aziz for her admiration for Prophet Joseph, became just like her in their admiration for him. Allah said: " He said: "O my Lord! Prison is dearer to me than that to which they invite me”. (Joseph, 33)
The expression “They invite me” shows that the wife of Al Aziz and the other women - who used to blame her for her admiration and love for Joseph- are all involved in seducing Joseph (PBUH).
Joseph (PBUH) said - concerning his beauty, that was mentioned in some books and interpretations -: “No one had ever loved me without treating me unjustly." That means that he was given a beauty that was the reason behind the women's greed."
This we will compare with the beauty of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
If Joseph (peace be upon him) has been given half of the world’s beauty, our Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) has been given by Allah all the beauty; a rare kind of beauty. So, if Joseph (PBUH) has been given half the beauty that caused women being seduced by it, why didn't Muhammad's beauty cause the same to women???
That is one of the advantages of infallibility that Allah has given to our Prophet Mohammed (PBUH); having the world's beauty, but not being seduced by any woman.
Second Example:
Another example, we can find in the way how people used to worship other Prophets. The Jews, for example, had worshiped “Uzair”, mentioned in the holy Quran: "And the Jews say: ‘Uzair (Ezra) is the son of Allâh",and the same concerning Christians in worshiping Jesus (PBUH),mentioned in the holy Quran: " And the Christians say: Messiah (Jesus) is the son of Allâh ". There were also some Jews who had worshiped “Maria” (Mariam), the mother of Jesus. This and many other examples, show how people used to worship Prophets and well known people as it was the case in Noah's time where some used to worship the five good people. So if all these good people, Jesus and Uzair were all worshiped, why it is not the case with Muhammad (PBUH)?
Allah (the Almighty) has made him infallible from being worshiped by people today, in the past and till the end of this world, because he is the last Prophet whose message of Islam must be followed by the whole world.
And if we revise the history of the Prophet (PBUH) from his birth till now, (after about 1500 years from his Prophethood), we won't find anyone who did or claimed to worship him (PBUH), and that is because of the greatest infallibilities that Allah Has given him.
And the strange thing is that some of the Muslims the (Shee'a) claim idolizing "Ali ibn Abi Taleb (may Allah be pleased with him)", the cousin of our Prophet (PBUH).
That's because Allah Has not given Ali infallibility as being a companion and not a Prophet, and that is why he has been idolized, while no one in the history has ever idolized our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) because this is Allah’s infallibility for him.
Oh LORD! We ask YOU to support us and make us love our Prophet Muhammad and follow his great example..
Muhammad the Mesenger; the Mercy upon Mankind
His Mercy upon Women:
The woman before the coming of Muhammad (PBUH) was humiliated, sold, bought & buried alive and no one said anything about this matter even the great countries of that time as Persia and Rome who were only worried about their colonial needs.
When Prophet Muhammad came, he returned to the woman her freedom; he treated her as a human being with respect equal to the man in all rights and duties except for the innate differences.
He prevented killing her, harming her, burying her, and the best of his followers were those who treated them in a good way " if wife, mother, sister or daughter". He said: "The best of you is the best in treating women". He also said: "The best of Muslims is the most ethical, and the most preferable of them is the best in treating women".
He ordered his nation to be lenient to the women.
He asserted their rights saying: "Oh Allah, be beside the rights of the two weak persons; the orphan and the woman". The meaning of this Hadith is that the Prophet is warning those who will treat the women badly.
The greater thing that the Prophet did is that he bequeathed to hold on the women's rights when he was near to die, which was never been done by any of the legends in all history, because when on of them is near to die he won't but think about himself…
The Prophets greatness was shown very clear on the time of his death when he bequeathed men to be kind to the women, saying: "Be kind to women".
His Mercy upon the Jews and Christians:
He was not only merciful to his followers but also to his enemies from the Jews and Christians as shown in the next paragraph:
Muhammad (PBUH) had a Jewish neighbor who was harming him by throwing rubbish in front of his house. The prophet didn't make the same in return, in the contrary, he used to take the rubbish throwing it far away, because he was ordered from the Almighty Allah to spread mercy and kindness through the ethics of Islam to help people to overcome the misery and difficulties of this life.
One day the Prophet didn't find any rubbish in front of his house as usual and he understood that his neighbor might be ill, so he decided to visit him.
As you see, dear reader, this was how our Prophet treated one of those harming him.
The Prophet went to his neighbor's house and visited him to find him ill as expected; he talked to him in a nice way and wished him quick recovery.
It is not only the nobility and soul highness but the majesty of the Prophet.
The Jewish man was surprised of the Prophet's attitude towards him although he was harming him the whole time. So he realized that he is the last of Messengers sent be the Almighty Allah and converted to Islam at once.
His Mercy upon the Polytheists:
Muhammad; the Prophet was very kind to all humans, full of mercy not only towards his mates but also towards his enemies. He never acted severely only when it comes to The Rights.
He always met their harming by benevolence although they did all their best to hurt him. He instead was very concerned to guide them to the right path in a way that he felt very sad about their refusal, and this broke his heart deeply. As mentioned in the holy Quran, the Almighty Allah told him: "So destroy not yourself (O Muhammad) in sorrow for them ".
His Mercy upon the Poor:
Although that the Prophet owned the hearts of his followers and was loved and obeyed by everyone, he never felt conceited. In spite of this position and majesty, he was kind to the poor with the possible money and food, and tried to make them feel happy by sitting and speaking to them in a good and polite way.
Even strangers, that lost their way, were no longer strange in the Prophet's house and were treated better than the countrymen.
In Muhammad's land every one has to be treated in a good way, whether poor or not, whether a stranger or not. Everyone is obliged to help the poor and strangers in providing them with their needs.
The Prophet was simply the mercy sent to all people…..
His Mercy upon People:
The people of this world now days need an administrational regime controlled by an ethical system to facilitate their transactions, so that they can gain their rights very easily and safely without loosing time in looking for their lost rights.
This is applied very clearly in the administrational system of Prophet Muhammad which is based on facilitating the procedures of people's transactions. He (PBUH) ordered his employers to help people and treat them in a good and honest way and to finish their work quickly without negligence.
But in addition to that, the Prophet was applying a very sharp recruitment system, so that no insufficient person could take the place of a sufficient one. He was also very sharp in punishing those who didn't apply the rules and cheating people. The one – as mentioned in the Hadith – who will cheat others is no more one of us, and will not inter Paradise. He also said that the one leading people and cheats them will not inter Paradise…
In all doings, cheating is strictly forbidden, whether in selling, buying, treating people….etc.
His Mercy upon Animals:
Even the animals were treated the best treatment by Muhammad the Prophet and his followers as they were ordered.
He prohibited us from:
-Overload their backs with heavy things more than they bear.
- Giving them less food or making them work without any rest.
-Killing them with no reason.
-Torturing them or making them a goal for archery.
-Making them fight together for our amusement.
Abdullah reported that his father said:" We were with the Prophet when he found a bird flying angrily and crying for her babies, when he knew that we took them he ordered us to return them back to their mother.
He also was tilting the bowl for the cat to help her drinking, as kind of mercy on her.
These are only some examples of Muhammad's mercy upon all creatures…
Muhammad, the great mercy upon all.
The woman before the coming of Muhammad (PBUH) was humiliated, sold, bought & buried alive and no one said anything about this matter even the great countries of that time as Persia and Rome who were only worried about their colonial needs.
When Prophet Muhammad came, he returned to the woman her freedom; he treated her as a human being with respect equal to the man in all rights and duties except for the innate differences.
He prevented killing her, harming her, burying her, and the best of his followers were those who treated them in a good way " if wife, mother, sister or daughter". He said: "The best of you is the best in treating women". He also said: "The best of Muslims is the most ethical, and the most preferable of them is the best in treating women".
He ordered his nation to be lenient to the women.
He asserted their rights saying: "Oh Allah, be beside the rights of the two weak persons; the orphan and the woman". The meaning of this Hadith is that the Prophet is warning those who will treat the women badly.
The greater thing that the Prophet did is that he bequeathed to hold on the women's rights when he was near to die, which was never been done by any of the legends in all history, because when on of them is near to die he won't but think about himself…
The Prophets greatness was shown very clear on the time of his death when he bequeathed men to be kind to the women, saying: "Be kind to women".
His Mercy upon the Jews and Christians:
He was not only merciful to his followers but also to his enemies from the Jews and Christians as shown in the next paragraph:
Muhammad (PBUH) had a Jewish neighbor who was harming him by throwing rubbish in front of his house. The prophet didn't make the same in return, in the contrary, he used to take the rubbish throwing it far away, because he was ordered from the Almighty Allah to spread mercy and kindness through the ethics of Islam to help people to overcome the misery and difficulties of this life.
One day the Prophet didn't find any rubbish in front of his house as usual and he understood that his neighbor might be ill, so he decided to visit him.
As you see, dear reader, this was how our Prophet treated one of those harming him.
The Prophet went to his neighbor's house and visited him to find him ill as expected; he talked to him in a nice way and wished him quick recovery.
It is not only the nobility and soul highness but the majesty of the Prophet.
The Jewish man was surprised of the Prophet's attitude towards him although he was harming him the whole time. So he realized that he is the last of Messengers sent be the Almighty Allah and converted to Islam at once.
His Mercy upon the Polytheists:
Muhammad; the Prophet was very kind to all humans, full of mercy not only towards his mates but also towards his enemies. He never acted severely only when it comes to The Rights.
He always met their harming by benevolence although they did all their best to hurt him. He instead was very concerned to guide them to the right path in a way that he felt very sad about their refusal, and this broke his heart deeply. As mentioned in the holy Quran, the Almighty Allah told him: "So destroy not yourself (O Muhammad) in sorrow for them ".
His Mercy upon the Poor:
Although that the Prophet owned the hearts of his followers and was loved and obeyed by everyone, he never felt conceited. In spite of this position and majesty, he was kind to the poor with the possible money and food, and tried to make them feel happy by sitting and speaking to them in a good and polite way.
Even strangers, that lost their way, were no longer strange in the Prophet's house and were treated better than the countrymen.
In Muhammad's land every one has to be treated in a good way, whether poor or not, whether a stranger or not. Everyone is obliged to help the poor and strangers in providing them with their needs.
The Prophet was simply the mercy sent to all people…..
His Mercy upon People:
The people of this world now days need an administrational regime controlled by an ethical system to facilitate their transactions, so that they can gain their rights very easily and safely without loosing time in looking for their lost rights.
This is applied very clearly in the administrational system of Prophet Muhammad which is based on facilitating the procedures of people's transactions. He (PBUH) ordered his employers to help people and treat them in a good and honest way and to finish their work quickly without negligence.
But in addition to that, the Prophet was applying a very sharp recruitment system, so that no insufficient person could take the place of a sufficient one. He was also very sharp in punishing those who didn't apply the rules and cheating people. The one – as mentioned in the Hadith – who will cheat others is no more one of us, and will not inter Paradise. He also said that the one leading people and cheats them will not inter Paradise…
In all doings, cheating is strictly forbidden, whether in selling, buying, treating people….etc.
His Mercy upon Animals:
Even the animals were treated the best treatment by Muhammad the Prophet and his followers as they were ordered.
He prohibited us from:
-Overload their backs with heavy things more than they bear.
- Giving them less food or making them work without any rest.
-Killing them with no reason.
-Torturing them or making them a goal for archery.
-Making them fight together for our amusement.
Abdullah reported that his father said:" We were with the Prophet when he found a bird flying angrily and crying for her babies, when he knew that we took them he ordered us to return them back to their mother.
He also was tilting the bowl for the cat to help her drinking, as kind of mercy on her.
These are only some examples of Muhammad's mercy upon all creatures…
Muhammad, the great mercy upon all.
The Prophets Love
In the 2ed line below there is a surprise for you!
Are you ready to accept it?
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Loves YOU !
Are you ready to be qualified for his love?
In other words, do you love your Prophet (PBUH)?
Allah's Messenger (PBUH) loves you personally and he wished you to know that.
In a hadith agreed upon by many scholars, it was narrated that Allah's Messenger (PBUH) once while sitting with his companions said "O Allah, please convey my love to my beloved people". His companions (may Allah be pleased with them) said "O Allah's Messenger (PBUH) are not we your beloved people". He replied "You are my friends & companions, but my beloved ones are people who will come after me believing me without even seeing me. Whoever of them does one tenth of what you do will have the reward of seventy of you; because you find companions who help you in following the right path, whereas they don not".
This Hadith points out that Allah's Messenger (PBUH) asked Allah (the Almighty) to convey his love to his beloved people and we can easily figure out that those beloved ones are us: me, you and all the Muslims who have believed Allah's Messenger (PBUH) without seeing him.
If he (PBUH) loves us that much, we have to ask ourselves, do we love him?
The Prophet (PBUH) is so merciful to his people. He loves them and prays for Allah (the Almighty) that they always be on the right and truthful path. So, are you worthy of his prayers???
Or, in other words are you worthy of having Allah's Messenger (PBUH) as a mediator on the Judgment Day?
Many people wish if they were living with the Prophet (PBUH), he would have prayed for them. As a matter of fact, He (PBUH) had prayed for you many times…
Narrated by many scholars, that, Abu Hurraira's mother was a polytheist and she used to say very bad words about Allah's Messenger (PBUH). So, he came crying to the Prophet (PBUH) and told him what his mother is saying…..
Do you have such kind of love and jealousy towards Allah's Messenger (PBUH)?
If you see someone insulting Allah's Messenger (PBUH) or insulting our religion that we receive from our Prophet after a long life full of sufferings, are you ready to face those who insult Islam or insult Muhammad (PBUH) and to defend him?
Abu Hurraira was not crying for the sake of his mother who was polytheist, (as he was not responsible for her deeds as mentioned in the Quran; "And no burdened soul can bear another’s burden"). Abu Hurraira cried because of being jealous for Allah's Messenger (PBUH), because he couldn't defend him standing against his mother who raised him up and suffered for him. What would he do; insult her?
He, instead, complained to the Prophet (PBUH) and said "my mother insults you". Allah's Messenger (PBUH) prayed to Allah (the Almighty) saying "O Allah please guide Abu Hurraira, his mother and whoever prays for them to the right path till Judgment Day".
Abu Hurraira headed back home and at the door he heard the sound of water and his mother's footsteps. She said "Abu Hurraira, stay where you are". Then she came opening the door with her clothes on saying "I testify that there’s no god but Allah, and that Muhammad is his Messenger".
The Prophet's prayer was answered, and abu Hurraira started crying. Imams used, when they mentioned such story, to pray for abu Hurraira & his mother as the Prophet said in his prayers. So, if you like to be one of those who will be on the right path till the Day of Judgment, so do the same as they used to do.
But the question that we are asking still exists?
Do you have this strong sense of jealousy for Allah's Messenger (PBUH)???
Would you stand up for him and sacrifice everything even your own soul to defend him (PBUH)?
If yes, so you are a real lover of the Prophet (PBUH).
It was narrated that the companions in Makkah came to the Prophet (PBUH) in great grief crying. Allah's Messenger (PBUH) asked them whey do you cry? They said "Abu Lahab's wife insult you O Allah's Messenger. He said "what does she say?". They said, she is saying "we detest the Dispraised and we reject his religion". He (PBUH) said "what is my name?" They replied "you are Muhammad (The Praised) (PBUH) Allah's Messenger". He said "She insults the Dispraised and I am Muhammad (the praised) not the dispraised".
Observe his wisdom in rising up this nation. Are you willing to be of those worthy of his love or do you want to be among those whom the prophet (PBUH) complains to Allah from, for Allah (the Almighty) said " And the Messenger will say: My Lord, surely my people treat this Qur’an as a forsaken thing".
To which team would you like to belong?
If you are a part of the first team, then do not desert reading, understanding, researching or applying the Quran. And love Allah's Messenger (PBUH) so that you might not be part of those whom he (PBUH) complains to Allah from on the Judgment Day.
Oh Lord! We ask YOU to support us and make us love our Prophet Muhammad and follow his great example..
Are you ready to accept it?
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Loves YOU !
Are you ready to be qualified for his love?
In other words, do you love your Prophet (PBUH)?
Allah's Messenger (PBUH) loves you personally and he wished you to know that.
In a hadith agreed upon by many scholars, it was narrated that Allah's Messenger (PBUH) once while sitting with his companions said "O Allah, please convey my love to my beloved people". His companions (may Allah be pleased with them) said "O Allah's Messenger (PBUH) are not we your beloved people". He replied "You are my friends & companions, but my beloved ones are people who will come after me believing me without even seeing me. Whoever of them does one tenth of what you do will have the reward of seventy of you; because you find companions who help you in following the right path, whereas they don not".
This Hadith points out that Allah's Messenger (PBUH) asked Allah (the Almighty) to convey his love to his beloved people and we can easily figure out that those beloved ones are us: me, you and all the Muslims who have believed Allah's Messenger (PBUH) without seeing him.
If he (PBUH) loves us that much, we have to ask ourselves, do we love him?
The Prophet (PBUH) is so merciful to his people. He loves them and prays for Allah (the Almighty) that they always be on the right and truthful path. So, are you worthy of his prayers???
Or, in other words are you worthy of having Allah's Messenger (PBUH) as a mediator on the Judgment Day?
Many people wish if they were living with the Prophet (PBUH), he would have prayed for them. As a matter of fact, He (PBUH) had prayed for you many times…
Narrated by many scholars, that, Abu Hurraira's mother was a polytheist and she used to say very bad words about Allah's Messenger (PBUH). So, he came crying to the Prophet (PBUH) and told him what his mother is saying…..
Do you have such kind of love and jealousy towards Allah's Messenger (PBUH)?
If you see someone insulting Allah's Messenger (PBUH) or insulting our religion that we receive from our Prophet after a long life full of sufferings, are you ready to face those who insult Islam or insult Muhammad (PBUH) and to defend him?
Abu Hurraira was not crying for the sake of his mother who was polytheist, (as he was not responsible for her deeds as mentioned in the Quran; "And no burdened soul can bear another’s burden"). Abu Hurraira cried because of being jealous for Allah's Messenger (PBUH), because he couldn't defend him standing against his mother who raised him up and suffered for him. What would he do; insult her?
He, instead, complained to the Prophet (PBUH) and said "my mother insults you". Allah's Messenger (PBUH) prayed to Allah (the Almighty) saying "O Allah please guide Abu Hurraira, his mother and whoever prays for them to the right path till Judgment Day".
Abu Hurraira headed back home and at the door he heard the sound of water and his mother's footsteps. She said "Abu Hurraira, stay where you are". Then she came opening the door with her clothes on saying "I testify that there’s no god but Allah, and that Muhammad is his Messenger".
The Prophet's prayer was answered, and abu Hurraira started crying. Imams used, when they mentioned such story, to pray for abu Hurraira & his mother as the Prophet said in his prayers. So, if you like to be one of those who will be on the right path till the Day of Judgment, so do the same as they used to do.
But the question that we are asking still exists?
Do you have this strong sense of jealousy for Allah's Messenger (PBUH)???
Would you stand up for him and sacrifice everything even your own soul to defend him (PBUH)?
If yes, so you are a real lover of the Prophet (PBUH).
It was narrated that the companions in Makkah came to the Prophet (PBUH) in great grief crying. Allah's Messenger (PBUH) asked them whey do you cry? They said "Abu Lahab's wife insult you O Allah's Messenger. He said "what does she say?". They said, she is saying "we detest the Dispraised and we reject his religion". He (PBUH) said "what is my name?" They replied "you are Muhammad (The Praised) (PBUH) Allah's Messenger". He said "She insults the Dispraised and I am Muhammad (the praised) not the dispraised".
Observe his wisdom in rising up this nation. Are you willing to be of those worthy of his love or do you want to be among those whom the prophet (PBUH) complains to Allah from, for Allah (the Almighty) said " And the Messenger will say: My Lord, surely my people treat this Qur’an as a forsaken thing".
To which team would you like to belong?
If you are a part of the first team, then do not desert reading, understanding, researching or applying the Quran. And love Allah's Messenger (PBUH) so that you might not be part of those whom he (PBUH) complains to Allah from on the Judgment Day.
Oh Lord! We ask YOU to support us and make us love our Prophet Muhammad and follow his great example..
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