In the Name of Allah the Most Gracious, the Most
Merciful
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"...then whoever follows My Guidance he shall neither go astray, nor shall he be distressed. But whoever turns away from My Reminder (i.e. neither believes in this Qur'an nor acts on its teachings.) verily, for him is a life of hardship..." (Surah Taha: 123-124, The Holy Qur'an)
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- Undoubtedly, the believer who tastes the joys of belief loves Allah's apostle. The believer finds in his personality the best example, because Allah described him with this quality, which is represented in his deeds, sayings, and traditions. The Qur'an declares:
- He regards him as the ideal since Allah preserved him from error and sin. Almighty Allah says:
"Nor does he speak of (his own) desire. It is only a Revelation revealed" (Surah An-Najm: 3-4, The Holy Qur'an)
Imam Malik (may the mercy of Allah be upon him) said: "All kind are subject to error except he who is buried in this cemetery (meaning the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)"
- He also regards him as having a magnificent character as Allah is He who gave him this attribute. Almighty Allah says:
May Allah have mercy on the poet who said:
Do not believe in what the Christians allege
about Prophet (Jesus)
But praise our Prophet (Muhammad) as
you wish and make a comparison.
And ascribe to him all glory and honor,
And attribute to his status all greatness
and grandeur
Because the Messenger's status is very
high, so that words are not enough to
express that status.
However, we are sure that he is man,
but he is the best of mankind.
It is therefore natural for a believer to be attracted to the love of the Prophet (peace be upon him) after he recognizes his status in the sight of Allah. He also loves him because he finds him the ideal human being and the best example. Therefore, he strives to follow his way in all worldly and religious affairs, as his companions (may the peace of Allah be upon them all) did during his lifetime. They loved him so much that they felt sad if they did not see him. Al-Baghawy reported that Thawban, the bond slave of the Prophet (peace be upon him) very much. Once he came to him while his face was pale. The Prophet (peace be upon him) asked him: "What is the matter with you?" He replied; "Nothing". However, when you are absent, I feel lonely. When I remember the last Day, I feel afraid, as you will enter supreme Paradise. If I do not enter paradise, I will not see you again."
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Thereupon the following verse has revealed:
"And whosoever obeys Allah and the Messenger (Muhammad (peace be upon him)) then they will be in the company of those on whom Allah has bestowed His Grace, of the Prophets, the Siddiqin (those followers of the Prophets who were first and foremost to believe in them, like Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him), the martyrs, and the righteous. And how excellent these companions are!"
They also preferred him above themselves. AL-Baihaqi reported that the disbelievers took out Zaid ibn ad-Duthunnah from the holy mosque to kill him in Tan'eem. Khubaib ibn 'Adi and Zaid: "I adjure you by Allah, would you like us to kill Muhammad instead of you and you return to your family?" Zaid replied: "I do not like that Muhammad (Peace be upon him) be injured even by a thorn while I am sitting safely in my home." Abu sufyan commented: "I have never seen companions who love their friend like those of Muhammad (peace be upon him)."
We see that both Zaid and Khubaib preferred to be killed above injuring the preferred to be killed above injuring the prophet (peace be upon him) even a thorn!
Al-Baihaqi also reported that a women from Al-Ansar, whose father and brother were killed in the battle of Uhud, asked the companions: "What about the Prophet (peace be upon him)?" They answered: "He is Well." She wanted to see him. When she saw him, she said: "Every disaster is easy as long as you are safe." So we see that the companions loved the Prophet (peace be upon him) so much that they preferred they found in his character the ideal and best example to follow. Thus, we recognise the influence of t5he best example on people.
Whatever I have
written that is true is from Allah alone while anything that is false is from
myself and shaytan. Subhanaka Allahummah wa bihamdika, ash hadu an la illaha
illa anta, astaghfiruka wa atuboo ilayk.We see that both Zaid and Khubaib preferred to be killed above injuring the preferred to be killed above injuring the prophet (peace be upon him) even a thorn!
Al-Baihaqi also reported that a women from Al-Ansar, whose father and brother were killed in the battle of Uhud, asked the companions: "What about the Prophet (peace be upon him)?" They answered: "He is Well." She wanted to see him. When she saw him, she said: "Every disaster is easy as long as you are safe." So we see that the companions loved the Prophet (peace be upon him) so much that they preferred they found in his character the ideal and best example to follow. Thus, we recognise the influence of t5he best example on people.
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Source:
Kalamullah.com, Forward By Prof. Abdullah Tantaawy, ‘Abdullah Nasih ‘Ulwan
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