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Let’s read the explanation of Adiyy a little more. The Holy Prophet ﷺ said to Adiyy. Oh Adiyy! If you live a little longer, you may see the man who goes out with handfuls of gold and silver to give, and despairs of having no one to receive.
Tomorrow man will be brought before Allah in such a way that there will be no one to intervene between Him and his slave. Whether you look to the right or to the left, you will see only hell. So get safety from hell even with a piece of a date . If that is not possible then at least perform the charity with a good word.
Adiyy (R) continues. When I accepted Islam, the Prophet ﷺ’s face lit up with joy. I was able to see firsthand many of the things that the Holy Prophet ﷺ foretold . I had the opportunity to meet the woman who came safely from Kufa and performed Tawaf of the holy Ka’aba. I was able to witness the property from Kisra’s treasury to the Muslims. If Allah extends life further, the rest of the things warned by the Holy Prophet ﷺ can be directly understood.
The arrival of Adiyy (R) and his acceptance of Islam have taught us so many great lessons. The son of the Arab world’s most well-known rich man and philanthropist arrives near the Prophet ﷺ with precise reasoning and observations. Experience the Holy Prophet ﷺ and then become a follower. According to his thoughts and views, what the Holy Prophet ﷺ spoke to him was all high things. To convince that no financial assets are of much importance, the Prophet ﷺ that the savings of Kisra to be possessed tomorrow. The Prophet ﷺ warned that tomorrow there would be no one to receive alms, to announce that this whole land would reach prosperity. Thoughts about the Hereafter were shared to convey that everyone will have to face Allah’s judgment tomorrow. In order to be convinced that alms are for the sake of otherworldly salvation, it is taught that one should at least seek protection from hell with a piece of date .
Subsequent events teach that the cameras monitoring the Holy Prophet’s ﷺ life also recorded the outcome of his warnings. History also records the testimony that Adiyy himself was able to witness what was warned about. We can see this as a chapter to once again understand the authenticity of the Prophet’s ﷺ life.
History says that Adiyy (R) embraced Islam in the ninth month of Hijra. Then he participated in many campaigns with Ali (R). He left this world in 68 Hijra 69 at Kufa. Historians record that he was 120 or 180 years old then.
Adiyyi’s life review presents us with a beautiful reading of a long period.
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Arrival of Banu Udra.
In the month of Safar in the ninth year of Hijra, a group from the tribe of Banu Udra came to the Prophet ﷺ. It was a 12-member group consisting of Jamrat bin Al Nu’man, Sa’ad bin Malik and Sulaimu bin Malik. They first arrived at the house of Ramla, the daughter of Hadas. Then, they moved to meet the Prophet ﷺ. They greeted the Prophet ﷺ in the manner of Jahiliyyah. Then the Prophet ﷺ asked. Who are you ?. We are brothers of Qusay through the maternal line. We have relatives and family in Makkah. The Prophet ﷺ welcomed them. Then asked. Why did you not salute according to the Islamic way? We are now in the ways of our forefathers. To what belief and method you are inviting the people? They asked the Prophet ﷺ. “I invite you to the concept of worshiping Allah and He has no partners. And you must bear witness that I am the appointed Prophet ﷺ for all mankind”. On hearing this, a spokesperson from among them asked: What are the other rituals beyond this belief? The Prophet ﷺ told us about prayer, which is the best deed, fasting, almsgiving and other Islamic things along with the testimony or ‘Shahada’. They took it upon themselves by proclaiming Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Most High). They recited the true testimony of fath aloud. They declared that we obey the Prophet ﷺ and accept the ideas put forward and that we will be his assistants.
Then they asked for clarification for one question. O Messenger of Allah ﷺ, Sham or Syria is where we go to trade. There is an emperor named Heraclius. Is there any divine message about him? “Be happy. That area will be under our control. The ruler will move the country from there” .
The Holy Prophet ﷺ warned them not to approach soothsayers. Then they said this. Among us there is a Quraish woman soothsayer . Arabs approach her to decide matters and make decisions. Then the Prophet ﷺ forbade it clearly. They accepted it by reciting the Takbeer. They asked about the sacrificial offerings during the Jahiliyyah period. It was clarified that there is no other sacrifice in Islam other than slaughtering on the day of the Eid . And introduced Uzhiyat.
They still had to ask and clarify. The Prophet ﷺ permitted them to ask all their doubts. They spent some days in Madina. Afterward, they prepared to return home. The Prophet ﷺ sent them away with the gifts given to the such groups .
How quickly people accepted the clear idea of Islam and put aside the misconceptions that had been ingrained among them for ages.
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Arrival of Banu Aqeel bin Ka’ab
Ibn Sa’ad (R) quotes a representative of the Banu Ka’ab saying. A group of us went out to the Prophet ﷺ . Rabi’u bin Muawiyah, Mutharraf bin Abdullah and Anas bin Qais were the first to arrive. They entered into an agreement with the Prophet ﷺ and declared Islam. “Aqeel” region with palm groves and streams was written off for them. The contract was handed over with the condition that prayer should be performed and alms should be given. They agreed all the terms .
When Abu Harb bin Quwailid came from among them, the Prophet ﷺ taught them the holy Qur’an. They were convinced of the details and laws of Islam. Then he responded like this. ‘You may have seen Allah. Or you have seen those who have seen Allah, well. Your words are so beautiful that we can’t say words like them, that’s also right. But I cannot come to the idea that you invite. We cannot change from the idea that we have followed yet. So if I am forced into the idea, sometimes I have to use the grip of this vessel in my hand. This was repeated three times.
Saying this he came to his brother Aqeel. He said. What a bad person you are !. We accepted the Prophet ﷺ and accepted the holy Qur’an and he gave us gifts. Then Abu Harb said back: ‘I will give you more than Prophet Muhammad ﷺ gave. Hearing that, Aqeel went to the Prophet ﷺ. After the conversation with the Prophet ﷺ, he declared Islam once more.
People of different natures and attitudes kept coming to the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ was able to see the moods and needs of everyone. Some people embraced Islam with material gains in mind. After knowing the sweetness of Islam, their material illusions ended. One can also see those who have apparently come to get benefits and powers. But the Prophet ﷺ knows that when they come to the rituals after knowing the concept of Islam, their attitudes will change. It is not correct to read only the people who came aiming gifts and to understand that Islam brought people together by giving them some material gifts. In the readings, we have found that a spiritual master himself admitted that he joined the orphanage to satisfy his hunger and learned knowledge and then he could not see anything greater than knowledge. But we have read a famous saying that when we got the sweetness of knowledge, we could not turn except to Allah.
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Arrival of Amr bin Ma’adi Karib
Amr bin Ma’adi Karib came to the Prophet ﷺ with a group. They accepted Islam. Amr asked his nephew, Qais. Aren’t you a leader in your community? Do you hear that a person named Muhammad entered the scene claiming to be a prophet among you? Take us there. Let us understand the facts. If he is a prophet as he claims, we can be convinced and follow him. Otherwise we will become aware of that reality. But Qais did not agree. That’s when Amr got into his vehicle and went to Madinah and accepted Islam. Qais got angry when he heard this, but Amr replied to him.
According to Ibn Ishaq (R), after the demise of the Holy Prophet ﷺ , Amr left Islam and later returned to Islam and was involved in Qadisiyyah military operations and so on.
Imam Shafi’i (R)narrated that Ibn Abd al-Hakam quotes as follows. The Prophet ﷺ appointed Khalid bin Waleed and Ali bin Abi Talib to Yemen. The Prophet ﷺ said: ‘Ali will be the Ameer or leader when the two of you are together. When both of you are in two directions, each of you will be a leader. Both of them entered Yemen together. Amr came to know of this arrival. They set out with a group to confront the two. When the two groups almost met, Ali and Khalid (R) said “Give him up to me.”
Leave him to me and I will handle him. Amr was surprised to hear this news. Usually, when my name is heard, everyone gets scared and turn back. Both of them are arguing to face me. Awe turned to fear and he retreated without making a fight. A brave man and a talented poet, he later embraced Islam.
We have read different accounts of one incident. Each report shares with us some unique ideas and experiences. When we realize the courage of the Companions and the self-satisfaction of the new Muslims in accepting Islam, the sweetness of the Prophet’s ﷺ presence and the spirit of the ideas put forward, this incident conveys many levels of thought to us, starting with how dedicated each of them was to Islam.
Each of these events marks the historicity of the Prophet’s ﷺ life more emphatically. Let us continue to read the eventful chapters of the Prophet’s ﷺ history.
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Arrival from the tribe of Ans
A man from the Ans tribe of Yemen came to the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ was having his dinner then . The Prophet ﷺ invited him to it and eat. The Prophet ﷺ asked during the meal. Do you believe that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad ﷺ is the messenger and servant of Allah? Yes, I believe. Did you come here because of some desire or some fear? Then he said this. If I want something, there is not enough wealth with you. If there is anything to be feared, there is no army with you to attack us.
Fear of Allah came into my heart. I was afraid of Him. I had an inner call to believe in Allah and I believed. The Prophet ﷺ replied that Anas is a good preacher, who else can preach like this. He stayed in Madinah for a few days visiting the Prophet ﷺ from time to time. After that, he asked permission to return to his home . He was sent away with gifts. Then the Prophet ﷺ said this: “If you face any discomfort, you seek shelter in the nearest village”. On the way he felt physical discomfort. He sought refuge in a nearby village. There he said goodbye to the world. History has recorded that his name was Rabi’a Bin Rua Al Ansi.
The above dialogue gives us some thoughts. What were the factors that motivated the people who sought Islam when they came to the presence of the Prophet ﷺ? There was no need to approach the Prophet ﷺ with financial ambitions. Because his invitation was not with financial promises. There was no need to come to Islam out of fear. It was not through armed aggression that people were attracted to Islam. Even so, there were many areas and villages to seek refuge in. There were no densely populated state systems like today.
When he asked permission to return, another thought came to the mind of the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ put forward a solution through spiritual power to the problem that Rabia (R) was going to experience.
Where does one get such a world of vastly different experiences and reactions? About which spiritual master has so much been written? About which person are there accurate historical references to whose presence so many people came.
Yes, there is no one who is read as much as the Holy Prophet ﷺ in the light of the brilliant historical chapters.
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The Delegation of Gamid
Waqidi (R) narrates. In the 10th year of Hijra, a group of ten members of the Ghamid came to the Prophet ﷺ. They got off the vehicle at Baqee’s side. The youngest person in the group was kept near the vehicle to take care of the vehicle and luggage . When the man fell asleep, a thief got hold of the bag containing the clothes of one member of the group.
People who went to the Prophet ﷺ greeted with Salam and declared their faith. The Holy Prophet ﷺ shared and taught them the rules, regulations and rituals of Islam. Finally the Prophet ﷺ asked this. Is there anyone in your group near the vehicle and luggage? They said. There is the youngest among us. Well, he fell asleep and someone’s bag was stolen from your vehicle. Immediately one among the group said that only his bag was there. Then the Prophet ﷺ continued and said. The stolen item has been returned there.
Hearing this, the group quickly went to their vehicle. The person entrusted to keep it is standing nearby. Inquiries were made to him. He said. After everyone left, I quickly fell asleep. When I woke up in shock, the bag was nowhere to be found. There was a man sitting nearby. I noticed him and he was playing hide and seek getting panicked. I followed him. A pit mark was noticed. The bag was recovered from that hole. I brought it to the vehicle.
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Having heard this, they once again declared loudly, bearing witness to the prophethood of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. They were surprised at the news of the Prophet ﷺ who foretold everything that happened. After that, they returned to the Prophet ﷺ. The young man who was earlier a custodian also came to the presence of the Prophet ﷺ and declared Islam.
The Prophet ﷺ assigned Ubayy bin Ka’ab (R) to teach this group the holy Qur’an. After that, they were given gifts and sent away.
We have read about such incidents before. Some people claim that the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ were fully accomplished by reading rules and regulations. It is an attempt by some to hide the extraordinary events revealed by the Prophet ﷺ or to show that they do not convey that much importance. In addition to the presentation of clear and strong Shari’ah, manifest miracles or extraordinary events should be read very vividly in the Prophet’s ﷺ personality. When the Companions sang in praise of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, we can see fragments of poetry where the Prophet ﷺ is mentioned as a personality who knows tomorrow’s matter today. We must read supernaturally based events as evidence of prophethood.
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The Delegation from Ghazzan.
They came to the Prophet ﷺ in the month of Ramadan in the tenth year of Hijra. It was a group of three. They openly proclaimed Islam and conversed with the Prophet ﷺ. ‘We don’t know if our locals will be with us on this idea. They want to maintain their ties to the Kaiser and their own sphere of power’. The Prophet ﷺ did not respond to this comment.
After reaching their homeland, they kept their faith secret and led a pious life. Two people died during that time. The third person was met by Umar (R) during the Yarmouk military expedition . He shared his ideas about his faith with Abu Ubaydah (R). Abu Ubaidah (R) honored him.
Here we have a very different reading: the tolerance needed by the minority. This is also an example of keeping faith and living even when the environment is unfavorable. They were able to keep their belief because of the brightness of the light received from the Prophet ﷺ.
The environment and background of each group that came to Madinah, were different. How did the characteristics of an individual reach from Madinah to every society full of diversity? What qualities were inculcated into them which were acceptable for the hearts to come seeking. How did the details of a person spread to all corners of the world even though there were no means of communication like in the new times. Do we read anywhere in history that any other similar person acquired so many lands and communities at that time? If there are any similar person ,then we can say that the Prophet ﷺ was one among them. It could also be explained that it was part of the procedures of that period.
But the blessings and personal characteristics of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, who declared that I am the mercy to the whole world, reach all parts of the world within a short period of time. Individuals and communities everywhere are ready to accept and follow. Those who know the glories by hearing and understand the qualities by seeing, love that person more than their own life. Stands with him. Waiting to get a glimpse of him.
Along with reading the daily life of the Prophet ﷺ, we also share values and thoughts. We also want some thoughts on reality.
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Arrival of Farwa bin Musaik
Narrated by Ibn Ishaq (R). Farwa bin Musaik al-Muradi left the kings of Kinda and came to meet the Prophet ﷺ. When he came to Madinah, he was a prominent and respected person in the community and first entered the house of Sa’ad bin Ubadah (R). After that, he went to the Prophet ﷺ and said Salam. The Prophet ﷺ was then sitting in the masjid. Farwa started saying this. O Messenger of Allah ﷺ, I have come here as a representative of my people. The Prophet ﷺ asked. Whose house did you reach first? In the house of Sa’ad bin Ubadah (R). Later, he regularly came to the Prophet’s ﷺ class and studied the holy Qur’an and the laws of Islam.
Shortly before the advent of Islam, there was a war between the Murad and Hamdan tribes of Yemen. Murad defeated Hamdan. In addition, the “Yaumu Radm” incident unfolded. At that time Hamdan was led by a man named Al Ajdau bin Malik.
The Prophet ﷺ spoke to Farwa keeping this incident in mind.
The Prophet ﷺ entrusted him with the responsibility of Murad, Zabid and Madhij. Khalid Bin Saeed Al Asi (R) was entrusted with the responsibility of zakat in the said areas. He continued in that role until the demise of the Holy Prophet ﷺ.
How accurately the Holy Prophet ﷺ spoke to everyone who came to his presence, keeping in front of them the past events of their country and their destiny. How did the Holy Prophet ﷺ get all this information? How much impact will these accurate presentations and inquiries have on the audience? It is a fascinating experience to sit and read the conversations and debates of more than one hundred and forty decades and the ideals of the visitors .
If people are willing to read the time of the Prophet ﷺ, the audience, the receptions and debates that took place at that time, and the ways in which each term was accepted from the perspective of history, then they will be able to understand how glorious the days of Islam were and how a system reached all levels of society.
The roots and sky of Islamic faith and society have been determined by the exact history and the present that has been presented by Islam, not mere concepts or assumptions.
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The Delegation of Fazara .
Ibn Sa’ad (R) narrates. In the ninth year of Hijra, when the Prophet ﷺ was returning to Tabuk, the Fazara group approached the Prophet ﷺ. There were more than ten members in the group. Kharija bin Hisn and Hurr bin Qais were prominent among them. The second one was also a much younger person. They arrived there on a weak vehicle. They openly proclaimed Islam in the presence of the Prophet ﷺ . They were guests at the house of Ramla bint Hadasi. The Holy Prophet ﷺ asked them about conditions of their native place . They started saying. ‘Our country is now suffering from drought and poverty. The quadrupeds started dying. Families are in crisis. You should pray for us to get rain. You should recommend to Allah. So may Allah recommend you’ .
Subhanallah! How holy is Allah. Sorry brother ! Does Allah recommend someone else? There is no god but Allah. He is the Most High and Glorious. The heavens and the earth and all the systems involved are under His dominion.
Allah may be laughing to hear your request for help in this situation. Then an A’rabi (desert dweller) asked. Does Allah laugh? The Prophet ﷺ replied, ‘yes’. Shall we be abandoned as long as the Lord Who laughs in goodness is there ? The Prophet ﷺ laughed upon hearing this conversation.
When we say that Allah laughs, it is not meant to be compared to our laughter. The meaning that Allah will be pleased with His slave and shower His blessings. It is only said in the language of common people to understand and mark happiness. When Allah’s glory or attributes are mentioned in addition to the attributes of creation, it should be understood and imparted with clarity. Allah is pure from all the flaws, imperfections and features of creation. There is no one like Him, nothing.
There are some expressions and references in the holy Qur’an, Hadith and other religious texts that are necessary to be understood by people. Precise analysis of how to interpret and understand them, have already been given by eminent scholars. There are many who fall into the error of faith by reading only the plain meaning of scriptures and understanding only the basic summary . We should be able to understand the subjects with a sense of purpose and read the scriptures with an understanding of the majesty and holiness of Allah. Only then will we arrive at the right belief and perspective.
Let us read it in the manner adopted by the Prophet ﷺ.
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After the conversation, the Holy Prophet ﷺ entered the mimbar. Whenever raised his hand for prayer, the Prophet ﷺ asked Allah for rain. Prophet’s ﷺ hands were raised to the sky so that the whiteness of armpits could be seen. The meaning of the words of prayer that he uttered can be read like this. O Allah, give rain to your lands. Give water to quadrupeds . Pour out your mercy and give life to the parched lands! Give us cool, green, happy rain! Hurry and don’t delay, give and bless! We seek not the rain of destruction, calamity or loss, but the rain of Your mercy. Shower out your mercy and help us against our enemies!
Hearing this, Abu Lubaba(R) got up. He said. O Messenger of Allah ﷺ! Dates that have been put for drying…. The Prophet ﷺ did not respond to that. Now he meant that if it rains, the dates will get wet. The Prophet ﷺ continued to pray for rain. Abu Lubaba(R) spoke about his dates a second time. The Prophet ﷺ did not respond. Prayers for blessings from Allah continued. After repeating the request for the third time, Abu Lubaba(R) covered the water flowing area with a cloth.
Anas bin Malik (R) narrates this incident. There was not a single cloud in the sky when the Prophet ﷺ began to pray. Suddenly the cloud started to appear from the side of Mount Sala’u like a shield. And when it reached mid-heaven, it rained down a good deal of rain. We did not see the sun for a week. It was a nice rain that was chilling to the core. Abu Lubaba (R), not even wearing a turban, kept covering the hole with a cloth so that his dates did not get washed away. After a week, he or someone else came running to the Prophet ﷺ and said. Roads are flooded and properties are on the verge of destruction. On hearing this, the Prophet ﷺ climbed the mimbar and began to pray, raising both hands to the sky so that we could see the whiteness under his armpit.O Allah! Move the rain to the surroundings. Let it rain upon the valleys and upon the trees! The cloud moved around like a woven fabric. The clouds withdrew from the skies of Madinah. Madinah and its surroundings became cool and green.
We read the prayers of the Prophet ﷺ for rain on many occasions in various narrations. The beautiful chapters in the life of the Prophet ﷺ, when prayed for rain and got it immediately, and when the Prophet ﷺ said that rain was enough, the cloud moved immediately to other side. We can read them in many authentic texts.
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The Delegation of Banu Qushair.
A person from Banu Aqeel and Ali bin Muhammad al-Quraishi say that a group from Banu Qushair came to the Holy Prophet ﷺ. A man named Taur bin Azra was a member of the group. When he accepted Islam, he was given the responsibility of a province. This event was after Hunain and before Hajjat al-Wada’. When Hurra bin Qusair, who was in the group, declared Islam, the Prophet ﷺ presented him with a blanket. He was entrusted with the responsibility of collecting Zakat from his people.
Arrival of Banu Kilab:
This group came to the Prophet ﷺ in the ninth year of Hijra. It was a group of 13 members including Labidu bin Rabi’ah and Jabbar bin Salma. They came to Ramla bint Hadas first. He was happy with Jabbar’s arrival and did everything necessary to receive . Together with Ka’ab, they came to the Prophet ﷺ.
They recited Salam according to Islamic order and then they started talking to the Prophet ﷺ. Zahhak bin Sufiyan was among us. He taught us to live according to the Holy Qur’an and the teachings given by the Prophet ﷺ . He invited us to Allah and His Messenger. We accepted the invitation. He collected the savings from the rich among us and distributed it to the poor.
We read the story of a countryman who came to the Prophet ﷺ. From this we know how Islam came to their land, how the people accepted it, and what were the initial procedures followed upon arrival.
Islam primarily convinced societies that the economically superior should give a part of their property to the poor. It was the first step of Islam for the creation of a balanced society. This is actually a bit difficult for society to understand and accept. Because the rich in every society are asked to spend from their wealth. The most influential people in society are those who have wealth? Then this action should be a hindrance to the arrival and entry of Islam. But the Prophet ﷺ had established the sweetness of the idea of Islam in their hearts even before executing economic measures. It carried out precision in their convictions.
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The Delegation of Kinda:
Imam Zuhari (R) quotes. Ash’ath bin Qais came to the Holy Prophet ﷺ with a group of sixty or eighty members. They came straight to the masjid. They came dressed in Yamani clothes with dyed hair, eyeliner, and silk cuffs. The Prophet ﷺ asked. Did you come to Islam? ‘yes’. But then why did you use silk ? They replied: ‘We are the children of those who eat “Murar”. Aren’t the offspring of those who ate Murar? Hearing this answer, the Prophet ﷺ laughed and left. This is an expression like saying that ‘we and you are rice eaters’. This reference was meant to Abbas bin Abdul Mutalib and Rabi’ah bin Harith. These two, who were merchants, used to introduce themselves as the eaters of Murar when they went to the regions like Kinda to keep their status.
We are from Nazr and Kinana. The Prophet ﷺ gave a corresponding explanation.
Learning about genealogy and parentage, receiving and preserving knowledge is something that Arabs find very important . The Prophet ﷺ also had accurate information and conviction about each of his lineage. Keeping it in front of him, he is talking to the people. Siddique (R), the beloved disciple of the Prophet ﷺ, was also at the forefront of keeping accurate information about which family branches joined where.
The characteristics, professions and cultures of each clan and tribe were reflected in the spheres of power and economic exchange. The Prophet ﷺ observed that even considering the greatness that families can have, it is dangerous to take tribal family sentiments to extremes. Therefore, the preface of the egalitarianism put forward by Islam is the basic idea that everyone is the son of Adam (A) and that Adam (A) came from the soil.
But when marriages and other disputes were going on, searching lineage was necessary for a balanced life and progress. However, the Prophet ﷺ strictly taught that there should be no room for arguments, quarrels and sometimes wars through narrow tribal thinking. The Prophet ﷺ always upheld the general idea that ‘you were divided into tribes and families so that you could determine your addresses and have transparency in the exchange of information’.
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Arrival of Muharib
During the farewell Hajj in the 10th year of Hijra, Muharib came to the Holy Prophet accompanied by Ten people . Sawa’u bin Harith and his son Khuzaima were among them. They camped in the house of Ramla bin Hadasi (R). Bilal (R) delivered food in the morning and in the evening. One day they sat in the presence of the Holy Prophet ﷺ from noon to evening. Later, they openly declared Islam. Then they said this. ‘We are the representatives of our countrymen’ . The gentle response of the Prophet ﷺ was especially the greatest driving force at that time.
The Holy Prophet ﷺ knew one member of that group . The Prophet ﷺ looked at him for a long time. The man asked as the Prophet ﷺ prolonged his look. Do you know me? Then the Prophet ﷺ said. Yes, I have seen you. Muharib (R) said. By Allah ! You have seen me. You had spoken to me and I have responded and spoken in a negative way. I behaved harshly to you while visiting the people and preaching in the market. Then the Prophet ﷺ said, Yes.
Then Muharib continued. I was the most angry and hateful person among our friends that day. But Allah left me and gave me a chance to believe in you. All those who were with me died. They all lived in their ideals. They were not fortunate enough to accept Islam. I praise Allah that I accepted Islam. “The hearts of men are under the control of Allah, the Prophet ﷺ responded. Please ask forgiveness from Allah for me . He pleaded. The Prophet ﷺ said. With the acceptance of Islam, the mistakes committed in the past are completely forgiven. The Prophet ﷺ touched his face . Then a light appeared in him.
After such conversations and inquiries, gifts were presented to this group .They were sent home.
This is an incident that once again emphasizes the characteristic qualities of the Holy Prophet ﷺ. We could see glimpses of his glorious character throughout his life. The Prophet ﷺ sees the man who abused him years before . But the Prophet ﷺ shows no grudge against that man. Instead forgive him .
If we are ready to study the ways and reasons by Islamic principles have been spread and accepted worldwide, many of such beautiful pictures appear before us.
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Murra Delegation
Imam Ibn Sa’ad (R) narrates. A group from Banu Murrah came to the Holy Prophet ﷺ while returning from Tabuk in the ninth year of Hijrah. They were thirteen members led by Haris bin Auf. They began the talk by saying that we belong to the family of Luayy bin Ghalib and are the relatives of the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ smiled upon hearing their talk. Then the Prophet ﷺ asked. Where are your family and friends? They are in the area called Silah.They replied “What is the situation in your country now”? We are in the grip of severe drought. So please pray for us. Immediately the Prophet ﷺ prayed. O Allah, give them rain!
The group stayed there for a few days. After that prepared to return home. They came to the Prophet ﷺ to say goodbye. Immediately the Prophet ﷺ called Bilal (R). He was asked to give the gifts that are usually given to such groups. According to that, they were given a gift of ten Ooqiya of silver. Their leader Haris bin Auf received twelve pieces of silver in honor of him. They returned home happy. They knew the joy of getting good rain when they reached home.
They asked the locals. When did it start raining here? When they told the time, it was realized that the rain came at the same time when the Prophet ﷺ prayed for rain. Then, they came to the Prophet’s ﷺ house. By that time the Prophet ﷺ was preparing for the farewell Hajj. They said to the Prophet ﷺ: Since you prayed for rain for our natives, we have received good rain. The crops are plentiful and the camels are happy with good food. All the goats go to graze in the morning and come home in the afternoon to rest. Upon hearing this, the Prophet ﷺ responded as follows. “All praise be to Allah who has accomplished all this”.
We have performed a direct reading of a country and the thoughts and feelings of the natives. It has a beautiful picture of how attached the Prophet ﷺ was to ordinary life and ordinary matters. It was not some hard philosophical theory that settled the Prophet ﷺ into hearts. It was not the traces of some incomprehensible equations that attracted the Prophet ﷺ to the hearts of men.
Knowing the needs, thoughts and feelings of human nature and being close to them, each land came humbly in front of the Prophet ﷺ. Soil, mind, rain, quadrupeds, crop, harvest, alms, charity, pet animals, goat and camel, all passed through precise decisions and tender behaviors in the Prophet’s ﷺ school. It was then that a universal methodology was established worldwide.
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The Delegation from Musaina
Ahmad (R) narrates. Nu’man bin Muqarrin (R) said. A group of four hundred of us came to the presence of the Prophet ﷺ. We were people from two tribes, Musaina and Juhaina. This is how we responded to the Prophet ﷺ. We have nothing to eat! Immediately the Prophet ﷺ said to Umari (R). “Give good food to all these people who have come”. Then Umar (R) said. I only have a few dates left at home . It just doesn’t seem like enough for this entire gang. “No problem, go give them something to eat”. They were taken to my house and served food. They all ate as much as they could. It did not diminish even a little from what it was.
Similar supernatural events occurred on many occasions in the Prophet’s ﷺ life. An important chapter in the supernatural events in the life of the Prophet ﷺ is the increase in food and blessings. We have read other experiences where many groups ate less food.
History has mentioned that the first group of narrators to come to the Prophet ﷺ was a group of 400 members from Musaina who came to the Prophet ﷺ in the fifth year of Hijra. The Holy Prophet ﷺ gave them special care during the Hijra or Migration. The Prophet ﷺ gave the good news that they will be Muhajirs wherever they are.
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They returned to their lands with the consent of the Prophet ﷺ.
If we study deeply the arrival of each tribe and prominent people to Madinah and the reasons for their acceptance of Islam, the supernatural events by which Allah blessed Prophet ﷺ are uncountable. Some reformers have tried in various ways to ignore such events altogether or to show that such events are not important in the way of preaching. While studying the Prophet’s ﷺ life and imparting the holy Quranic ideas, some of the ignoran say that it is enough to say only some theoretical introductions, customs and rituals, and that there is no need to say chapters full of miracles and surprises. It is not factually justifiable. Does not conform to documents. The very title of prophethood is synonymous with extraordinary.
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The Delegation under Muawiyatu bin Hayda
When I reached the Prophet ﷺ told me: “I was praying to Allah to have a way to reach you and to create fear in the hearts of your community”. Muawiyah immediately responded. I will never believe or follow you. I will never be overcome by fear. That was my condition until I came before you. For what reason has Allah appointed you? “I have been assigned to preach Islam”. What is Islam? “Bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah and that Muhammad ﷺ is the Prophet of Allah. Keep praying. Give alms. Allah will not tolerate you If you make a partner to Him or follow polytheism after accepting Islam. He asked again. What are the duties towards wives? ” If you eat, feed them. Give them too when you get dressed. Or give them food and clothing. Don’t hit them in the face or insult them. If you have to keep away from them for teaching discipline, ask them to keep. away from your bedroom”.
In another report this was the question he asked: What does you say about women? Then the Prophet ﷺ recited the 223rd verse of the second chapter of the Holy Qur’an. The idea is, “Your wives are a tilth for you. So go into your tilth however you like”.
The significance of this parable is realized when the relationship between the farmer and the farm is understood in all its emotionality. Can one see another’s private part? Saying ‘no’, the Prophet ﷺ spoke to him about the trial in the Hereafter. Reminded him of the scene where the mouths are covered and the legs are talking in the Hereafter.
The interaction with this group is recorded through a few separate conversations. Every conversation and discussion of the Prophet ﷺ passed according to the circumstances of the individual and society. We can learn about the background of the agitating society based on the resolutions put forward by the Prophet ﷺ and the religious rulings mentioned. It will be an educational journey in search of the land, culture and its diversity.
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The Delegation from Nakhu’.
Ibn Sa’ad (R) narrates. The Nakhu’
tribe sent two representatives to the Prophet ﷺ. Their duty was to share the Islamic views of the Nakhu tribe. Artha’tu bin Saraheel and Arkham bin Bakr went as representatives. Holy Prophet ﷺ introduced Islam to them. They accepted and were happy. The Prophet ﷺ was amazed by their looks and appearance. The Prophet had a special interest in them. The Prophet ﷺ asked: “Are there more people like you in your country”? There are 70 people behind us in the country who are better than us in every way. If they come as part of this mission, they are more efficient and stronger than us.
The Prophet ﷺ prayed specifically for them and their community. ‘May Allah shower special blessings on the people of Nakhu !’ The Prophet ﷺ handed over flag to the sons of Arthau. It was the flag carried by the Prophet ﷺ on the day of the victory over Makkah. He later attended Qadisiyya with that flag. When he was killed there, his brother Duraid (R) took over. He too was martyred. Later Saif bin Harith (R) of Bani Jazeema tribe took possession of that flag. He entered the battle field.
Ibn Mas’ud (R) narrates. When the Prophet ﷺ praised the Nakhu tribe in particular and prayed for them, I wished If I was in that tribe.
It can be seen in the narration of Muhammad Bin Umar Al Aslami (R). The last important tribe to reach the Prophet’s ﷺ presence was the Nakhu. They came in the middle of the month of Muharram in the eleventh year of Hijra. They had 200 men. They first reached the house of Ramla bint Hadasi. It is the house where such groups arrive. Then, they approached the Prophet ﷺ proclaiming Islam. They had already met with the eminent Companion Mu’ad bin Jabal(R). Primarily they also fulfilled the covenant. A Christian named Zararat bin was also with them.
Among the people who came to the Prophet ﷺ from different countries, those who came to know and understand Islam were not the only ones. People came to know, to test, and perhaps to criticize and judge. The Prophet ﷺ received everyone cordially. Everyone was introduced to the lessons and basic principles of Islam. Those who understood the facts and recognized the Prophet ﷺ accepted Islam. Those who were not, stayed away and no action was taken against them. Or they were free to do so.
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Let us read a little more about Sararat bin Amr(R) who came with the tribe of Nakhu. Ibn Shahin (R) narrates. A man named Sararat bin Amr (R) came to the Prophet ﷺ along with the representatives of the tribe of Nakhu. He said to the Prophet ﷺ. I had a dream on the way. It surprised me a lot. The Prophet ﷺ asked. what did you see. A pregnant red horse. I left it in the country . It gave birth to a pony . It has a red color with black spots. Then the Prophet ﷺ asked him. “Have we left your pregnant slave woman in the country”? Yes, he replied. She has given birth to a baby boy. It is your son”.
Then he asked what is meant by that blackish red? Immediately the Prophet ﷺ said. You come a little closer here. Do you have a part in your body with leucoderma that you keep secretly ? He immediately responded with surprise. It is true that Allah appointed you as Prophet ! No one else knows about it and I have not shown it to anyone. What you said is true. He then asked. Oh the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, Icould see Nu’man bin Mundir, with two magnificent robes. What does it mean? “It is a sign that the powers with pride are now coming to the Arabs”. An elderly woman who came out of the earth could be seen. Her hair is mixed gray and black. The Prophet ﷺ said. “It refers to the condition of this material world” .
Between me and my son named Amr I could see huge flames burning the wall. As if to swallow every breath of it. That fire is saying give me food or I will devour you. The Prophet ﷺ said, “It indicates the destruction of the Last Day”. What will be the destruction .” The people will kill their leader. Later they will become different parties. The Prophet ﷺ spread his fingers and said. They will change like this. Then the bad guy will think that he is good. On that day the blood of a believer will be tastier than holy water to another believer. If your son dies first, you will have to face these damages. Otherwise, if you die first , your son will suffer”. He immediately said. Just pray I don’t have to see it. The Prophet ﷺ prayed. He died early and his son witnessed the calamities at the time Uthman (R).
This is where the eyes and ears of the Prophet ﷺ passed. From a person’s cherished privacy to end-of-life catastrophes, flashed hugely on a small screen.
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The group of Banu Hilal bin Amir
Ziyad bin Abdullah bin Malik reached Madinah to meet the Prophet ﷺ. He first came to the house of Maimoona bint Haris(R), the wife of the Prophet ﷺ. Maimuna (R) was his aunt. When the Prophet ﷺ approached Maimuna (R), the presence of young Ziyad surprised the Prophet ﷺ. Suddenly Maimuna (R) said. This is the son of my sister Assa. The Prophet ﷺ entered the masjid with him. A special prayer was offered for him after the mid-day prayer of Luhar. The Prophet ﷺ put his hand on his head and blessed him. After that embraced him. Gave a kiss on the nose. Banu Hilal used to say that since then he had received a special blessing. There are some beautiful lines that mark the special joy seen on the face of Ziyad (R).
“Yabnalledi Masahannabiyu bi Ra’asihi.”
‘On the head that received the Prophet’s ﷺ kiss
… Ibn Sa’ad (R) narrates on the authority of Muhammad Bin Al-Qurashi (R). A group from Banu Hilal came to the Prophet ﷺ . Auf bin Azrum was among them. When the Prophet ﷺ heard his name, renamed it as Abdullah. Khabeesah bin Al-Mukhariq, who was in the group, said to the Prophet ﷺ. I have brought some provisions from our natives. You should help me . Then the Prophet ﷺ said. Once the property is here, it is yours.
This is seen in the hadith narrated by Imam Muslim (R). Khabithat bin Muqariq (R) says. I took responsibility for a debt and asked the Prophet ﷺ for help in that matter. The Prophet ﷺ said to me, ‘Stay there until the wealth of charity comes. Then, the Prophet ﷺ continued thus. One should not ask another except in the three cases I am going to mention. Or do not ask for other people’s earnings other than the result of labor or the price of goods.
One is to take on a debt and be unable to pay it.
Two, an unexpected calamity occurred in crops, resources, etc. There are no other solutions.
Three, poverty stricken. At least three people in the community were convinced of that. You can ask people just to get away with it.
It is not advisable to ask for help from others except in these three cases. A livelihood by seeking help from others, is an unblessed means. Such a person eats very bad food.
How precisely the Holy Prophet ﷺ taught the social manners to be observed and the financial morality that should be present in the individual. The Prophet ﷺ responds to each one and gives explanations. It is done by considering the thoughts and surroundings present in them at the moment. The Prophet ﷺ always intervened with importance to inspire a certain quality in them or to correct an attitude that had occurred in them. How can you accept such chapters except with an open mind and an open heart?
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Arrival of Wa’il bin Hujr.
Wa’il bin Hujr says. I was in a vast and glorious country. It was then that I knew the arrival of the Prophet ﷺ . I left all luxuries and put my hope in Allah and Prophet ﷺ. When I reached there, the companions of the Prophet ﷺ told me that three days before the Prophet ﷺ had told his disciples that I would come . Saying ‘Salam’ I approached the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ hugged me. The Prophet ﷺ spread his special cloth and asked me to sit more closer.
Then went to the pulpit. Brought me closer. Raised both hands towards the sky . Praised Allah and recited special prayer words. By this time, people flocked to the Prophet ﷺ. Then, the Prophet ﷺ began the conversation. “O people, this is Wa’il bin Hujr (R). Came from a distant land expecting Allah and His Messenger. He left the royal titles and pleasures for Allah . Be friendly with him”. I then told the Prophet ﷺ. Many of my family members blame me for converting to Islam . “Don’t be sad, I’ll give you double of what you want” .The Prophet ﷺ consoled me.
The narration of Abu Umar (R) is like this. Wa’il bin Hujr bin Rabi’ah bin Wa’il al-Haltami was also called Abu Hunaida al-Haltami. His father was one of the Yamani kings. He came to the Prophet ﷺ after seeking the right path. The Prophet ﷺ had already told his followers about his coming. The Prophet ﷺ received him cordially and congratulated him.
According to the narration of Abu Naeem (R) he was made to sit with him on the Mimbar/ rostrum and performed special prayer for him. Special prayers were also performed for his coming generation too . “Aswalata Jami’ah” was announced to gather people for performing this prayer . Presented him gifts .
Look how the Holy Prophet ﷺ gave special consideration to one who came from afar desiring Allah and His Messenger ﷺ. Special consideration is given to the person who comes from the royal family so that he does not suffer any hardships on account of his acceptance of Islam. Here we have to read the special attention shown by the Holy Prophet ﷺ . The Prophet ﷺ taught his companions to treat well those who hold special status during Jahiliyyah time even after accepting Islam.
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Arrival of Wasilat bin al-Asqa’u
Ibn Jarir (R) narrates.
Wasilat bin al-Asqau says. I left home aiming to accept Islam. After reaching Madinah I went to the Prophet’s ﷺ residence. Then the Prophet ﷺ and his disciples were lined up for prayer. I also joined them . I prayed as they prayed. The Prophet ﷺ asked me after the prayer. “What is the purpose of your visit”? I came with the aim of converting to Islam. “Yes, that’s good for you”. Then the Prophet ﷺ asked: “Are you planning to migrate” ? Yes. “Do you wish for the migration of Badhi or the migration of Bani”. Which migration is better? Badi’s migration means going back to the native land after coming to the Prophet’s ﷺ presence. Bani’s migration meant permanent association with the Prophet ﷺ after embracing Islam. Then, the Prophet ﷺ said to him. Always be obedient. Obey Allah and Prophet ﷺ in joy and sorrow, in prosperity and scarcity” . Yes. Then I extended my hand. The Prophet ﷺ also extended his hand . The Prophet ﷺ said to me. “Obey as much as you can. Then I said. I will be as obedient as I can . Then the Prophet ﷺ stroke on my hand.
In another report it is like this. The Prophet ﷺ asked. who are you?. why did you come . O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). I have come to make a covenant with you. “Do you find yourself compromising on what you like and what you don’t”? OK. “You are saying things unconditionally so you can join the agreement”. The Prophet ﷺ said . Wasilath (R) agreed
Afterwards, the Prophet ﷺ prepared to leave for Tabuk. At that time Wasilat (R) did not have a vehicle to travel. He called and asked. Whoever takes me in a vehicle, I will give him my share from the post-war wealth. Ka’abu bin Ujra (R) took it up. He said that he will take Wasilath with him. Let’s proceed as you said.
How accurately the Holy Prophet ﷺ read the moods of everyone who came to his presence and responded accordingly. The Prophet ﷺ responded with extreme mercy to the follower who humbly agreed to accept whatever he commanded. We have also read the scene where the disciple who accepts that condition with joy.
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The Delegation of the Jinn
There are many incidents of Jinn accepting Islam and approaching the Prophet ﷺ in groups. Many groups have come before the Prophet ﷺ as many times as humans. There are many references in this matter .
Ibn Mas’ud (R) narrates. The Companions took each of the scholars and others from Ahlu Suffa to their home who stayed in the masjid of the Prophet ﷺ . Finally I was the only one left. Holding my hand, the Prophet ﷺ walked forward .Went straight to the nearby graveyard, Jannatul Baqeeu. After entering the grave, the Prophet ﷺ drew a circle. Asked me to stand inside the circle . The Prophet ﷺ specifically instructed to stay there and not go out under any circumstances. Then the Prophet ﷺ walked forward. I looked at the Prophet ﷺ walking through the trees. Then I could see the dark clouds of dust rise strongly.
Then I thought. Did the Hawazin tribe come to attack the Prophet ﷺ? What if I get out of here and report the matter to the locals? Is something happening to the Holy Prophet ﷺ? Suddenly I remembered the statement of the Holy Prophet ﷺ that I should stay there. So I stayed there. The Prophet ﷺ could be heard instructing those gathered there.
. Pointing with a stick the Prophet ﷺ asked them to sit there. They gathered there until just before dawn. The Prophet ﷺ spoke to them. After they left, the Prophet ﷺ came back to me and told: ” Representatives from the Jinn sect came. Talked to me about their food and other matters. They were allowed as food the rotting bones from which the flesh had run out. Crumbed bones and dried dung are their food” .
Just as man is a category of creation of Allah, jinns are another category of creatures with intelligence, thought and laws. The Holy Prophet ﷺ was assigned to the jinn race just as he was assigned to the entire human race. The Prophet ﷺ is also a Prophet for them. Therefore, the Prophet ﷺ interacted with them on many occasions. There are also Sahabahs who are witnesses to it. And recited the Holy Qur’an to them. The Qur’an mentions the scene in which they listened to the holy Quran with astonishment. We also find a chapter in the holy Qur’an in the name of the jinn sect.
Just as people came from different parts representing different races in search of the Prophet ﷺ and the principles set forth by the Prophet ﷺ, so different classes of jinn approached the Prophet ﷺ in groups and individually. The Prophet ﷺ introduced Islam to them all. In the jinn sect there are those who accept Allah and those who do not. For the righteous among them tomorrow is salvation and heaven, and for those among them who do not accept the truth, tomorrow is punishment and hell. Let’s read some other moments where the Prophet ﷺ interacted with the jinn.
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Another report of Abu Nuaim (R) is as follows. Zubair bin Al-Awam (R) says. One day after Fajr prayer, the Prophet ﷺ asked in Madinah masjid: “Who will come with me to meet the company of jinns tonight? I got ready and left with the Prophet ﷺ when the time came. I moved forward with the Holy Prophet ﷺ. I felt as if the mountains were running back . After some time we reached a special place. There were some gigantic people. Their clothes are tucked between their legs. They can be seen as a long pointed spear. I was horrified to see them. The legs do not move forward.
When he reached there, the Prophet ﷺ drew a circle with his big toe. I was told to sit in the middle of it. Stepping inside that circle, all my fears ended. I sat there until dawn. The Prophet ﷺ approached them and recited the holy Qur’an to them. The Prophet ﷺ came back . When I moved a little further, I was told this. “Look back and see if there’s anyone you’ve seen before”. The Prophet ﷺ fixed the food for them that night. Their main food is bones and dried dung .
There is an incident narrated by Imam Muslim (R) from Al-Qama (R). Alqama (R) says. I asked Ibn Masu’d (R). Was anyone else present with the Prophet ﷺ on the night when the Holy Prophet ﷺ conversed with the jinn? Then he said this. No one was with us. The Prophet ﷺ disappeared for a while. We searched in the valleys and so on. We felt that night as the most distressing night. Because it was a night when he was worried about where the Holy Prophet ﷺ had gone. After some time the Prophet ﷺ was seen coming from Hira side.
We said to the Prophet ﷺ. ‘When you left us at night, we were totally bewildered. This was our most stressful night. We searched everywhere but could not find you”. The Prophet ﷺ explained. A group of jinn came to invite me. I went with them and recited the holy Qur’an to them. Then, we were shown signs that they had come and gone. Then the Prophet ﷺ said about their food. Humans should not use bones and dry dung for cleaning purposes. It is the food of jinns who are creatures like you”. The Prophet ﷺ taught.
This is a narration that indicates that the interactions between the Prophet ﷺ and the jinn occurred on different occasions. On all occasions when the Prophet ﷺ conversed and exchanged ideas with the jinn, the Prophet ﷺ kept those who accompanied him a little away. The question is whether there was presence when conversing with the jinn. A sahabi replied, ‘No’. But the answer to the question of whether he had basically contact with the jinn is, ‘yes’.
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We can read different narrations about the jinn visited the Prophet ﷺ. We can read some references even quoting the names of some of the jinns. The name of a jinn named Hamat bin Ahyam bin Lakhiz is among them mentioned by Abdullah bin Ahmad bin Hambal (R) in Zawai’d al-Zuhd. As a Prophet assigned to the jinn class as well, such events cannot be said to be improbable. But the citation of a particular event is also limited when some of these series of reported events are not strong enough.
In some narrations, we can read the scenes where prophets like Ilyas (A), Khidr (A) and others came to meet the Holy Prophet ﷺ. In this regard, we can see a reference to a narration quoted by Abdullah ibn Auf (R) that is not so acceptable enough. This matter too cannot be fundamentally rejected or said to be improbable. But certain narrations and events are not so authentic as Hadith. In some of these series of narrations one can also see the people of fabricated hadith. But Seerah scholars have quoted the narratives and mentioned the strengths of the series . Such an approach has cognitive significance. There may be situations where the meaning of the hadith is acceptable but the series(chain of narrators) is not. In another case both may be unacceptable.
We also read a common general principle that the hadiths that speak of the greatness of good deeds, Seerah literature and history are not as authoritative as the hadiths that state religious rulings.
At different stages, different animals and other species of animals used to express their grievances in body language and human language itself. In some cases such arrivals are referred to as messengers from the herd of animals.
There are also accepted hadiths that refer to miracles associated with different species of animals. In addition to that, the interventions of the Prophet ﷺ and the importance of the mercy the Prophet ﷺ showed to the animals, and the scenes where he spoke to the owners considering their grievances, were read in the authentic hadith records.
There are many books on the compassionate approach of the Prophet ﷺ towards non-human beings . We can read a number of such incidents which are usually mentioned or not mentioned in normal Islamic scholarly forums and gatherings commemorating the Prophet ﷺ.
These should also be read in continuation of the chapter where the delegations came to the Prophet ﷺ. That is why such an appendix is written. It is no wonder that representatives from all regions come to the Prophet ﷺ, who was appointed by Allah as a mercy to the entire universe!
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So far we have traveled through the diverse paths of the Prophet’s ﷺ life. Our reading has reached from the birth to the delegations that came from all over the world in search of the Holy Prophet ﷺ.
Now we are traveling to the values raised by the Prophet’s ﷺ life. We get to know the goodness and virtues that filled the Prophet’s ﷺ personality and life. Such a study can be very constructive. There is not even an iota of violence in it. We are about to read, not of a life to imitate and reject. It is about a personality that can only be followed. About no one else in the world can write with such a perfection. Everyone has their merits and demerits. But what is special about the Prophet ﷺ is that everything is to be accepted nothing to be rejected.
We are not talking about someone who should be glorified by the author’s writing. A life is captured for the writer to gain glory. If there is information, language and a pen, the history of many people and so on can be written. Here it is not so. Heart, love, imitation, intimacy, and emotion all must be added and copied. Anyone else’s life will have many opportunities for decoration and coloring. But in the case of the Prophet ﷺ language and imagination are not enough even to capture.
Composing or transcribing the life of the Prophet ﷺ is such an unequaled endeavor that there is no equivalent to add another. We are not talking about a life that can be accomplished by speaking with the tongue, hearing with the ear, and copying with the pen. A life that speaks to the soul and is marked by the movements of the heart, an adventure that captures the history written in the arteries of the heart onto an available writing surface. A release of helplessness to lay down arms and surrender . In short, the whole writings on the Prophet ﷺ is to express the author’s helplessness.
Saying this, Holy Prophet ﷺ has given us an opportunity. Even though it is not possible to shed tears near the Prophet ﷺ with the cry in his night vigil prayer, we have got such a prayer to keep those memories in our hearts. Although we did not get the opportunity to kiss Prophet ﷺ like the companions did, we are not denied the opportunity to share his life and teachings .
The Prophet ﷺ departed from this world, giving us one more opportunity to copy the eventful life with pen. So that we can shed our grief that we are not able to compose with our heart.
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The fragrance of the lines to be read is a different one . The fruits are sweet. Some moments of the Prophet’s ﷺ life will come before our eyes. Those eyes will tell us how our look should be. Beautiful lips move slowly. It shows how our lips should move. The expressions of the Prophet’s ﷺ ears will join our ears and silently share some chants. We will notice how fast the movement of the feet was. It will be recognized as movements to arrange our steps.
One should watch the light emanating from the place touched by the Prophet’s ﷺ hands. It is to teach how to keep our hands pure. We will appreciate the beauty of his practices. To see how beautifully you communicate. Each of the words the Prophet ﷺ uses will strike a chord in our hearts. Sometimes it springs. Sometimes it raises concerns. We will pay more attention to the movement of the Prophet’s ﷺ eyelashes .To examine whether our eyes turn to the prohibited side.
The depth and impact of his stance will continue to be read, to learn how to manage things. The beauty of the Prophet’s ﷺ recitation will fill our ears. To understand how the Holy Qur’an was transmitted from its source to its first recipient. We will look at Prophet’s ﷺ sweat particles. To understand how a pearl comes from a mussel. We keep breathing with our nose open. To experience first-hand what a bag of Musk is like when opened.
We will raise our hands and wait to receive the Prophet’s ﷺ hand. To see by touch how soft silkcloths are. Eyes will be fixed on the drops of water falling on his feet. To identify what the smoothest surface looks like. We will look at his bright face. To compete how long you can look without winking the eye .
We will read about the Prophet’s ﷺ courage. Even if time itself the Time comes , not to lose your footing. We will learn about the Prophet’s ﷺ sermons. To stand wondering how he managed to tell only the truth from birth to death. We will look at the meal and the plate that the Prophet’s ﷺ has prepared. To understand how to receive a guest. We will read about the Prophet’s ﷺ debates. Learn how to turn an enemy into a friend.
Who else but the Holy Prophet ﷺ can get a reading that combines all this? Mere letters and surfaces are not enough to express all these?
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We have to read a preface when talking about the virtues evident in the Holy Prophet ﷺ. The Holy Prophet ﷺ not only introduced and practiced good deeds but also moulded an ideal community for practicing the same. From them the whole world absorbed those principles and rejoiced. The Prophet ﷺ once said to his best friend Abu Bakar (R). “If I could give the utmost love of my heart to one person, I would give it to you. But I can’t give it. Because I loved Allah the Creator of the Universe the most”. Through this, the Prophet ﷺ conveyed a message of how much to love the Creator.
It was taken up by Sidheeq (R) in the same sense. His favor with the Creator became deeper and wider. Once the Prophet ﷺ asked his followers. “Is there anyone who observed fasting today”? Sidheeq (R) said. ‘I am’. “Who in this group rendered service for the dead”? Sidheeq (R) said. ‘I have’. “Is there anyone in this group who has fed the poor”? Then also Siddique (R) himself said. ‘I have’. “Who among this group got a chance to visit the patient today”? Siddique himself came forward and said. ‘I have’. By this time the Prophet ﷺ finished the conversation with one sentence. “A person who gathers all these virtues will enter heaven anyway”. It is a collection of good things that the Prophet ﷺ established in one person. Siddiqu (R) was filled with these virtues when he kept every message of the beloved Prophet ﷺ like a pearl.
He was the foremost among the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ. Umar (R), who was standing next to him, has the same story to tell. Umar (R) was an icon of greatness. Umar’s (R) determination and commitment to faith was well known to all. I saw a group in a long coat in a dream. Everyone’s shirt length is different. Umar’s dress covered his whole body and was a little extra. The Prophet ﷺ explained thus. This is an index of deeds of faith that are filled with Umar (R). It was from the same source that Umari (R) was energized. Or from the Prophet ﷺ himself.
The wealthy Uthman (R) shone before the world as a double light. It was not only that the two daughters of the Prophet ﷺ could become his wives , but more than that, it was also an acknowledgment of the goodness that Uthman (R) had. Usman (R) was illuminated from the same lighthouse.
The Prophet ﷺ approved the good deeds that were shown in his followers. Once Umar (R) asked the Prophet ﷺ for permission to go to Makkah to perform Umrah. The Prophet ﷺ said this while saying goodbye. “Don’t forget me in your prayers, my younger brother? The saying of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, who was protected from all sins, was an acknowledgment to the disciple. There was no limit to the joy that filled the heart of Umar (R) . Umar (R) himself stated that.
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Ali (R) is the fourth chapter in following the Holy Prophet ﷺ. When the city of knowledge is the Prophet ﷺ, Ali (R) is its gate. “Tomorrow I will hand over the flag to someone who loves Allah and His Messenger ﷺ and Allah and His Messenger ﷺ loves him”. Everyone was eagerly waiting. Ali (R) had that luck. It was an acknowledgment of the light that was poured into the heart and life when he joined the Prophet ﷺ in his childhood. It also became the address of love received in the heart and imitation received in life. Once the Prophet ﷺ asked him. ‘Aren’t you satisfied that we are close to each other as Prophet Haroon (A) was to Prophet Musa (A)!
What did each follower take from the Prophet’s ﷺ life? What qualities stand out in each of them? All this was clear to the Prophet ﷺ. Each one was praised and encouraged according to his virtue . “In every community there is a faithful. Abu Ubaidah (R) is a trustworthy person in my community”. This was the approval for Abu Ubaidah Amir bin Al Jarrah (R). Knowing the whole life of the follower and his excellent trait is being praised. This epithet was attributed to Abu Ubaidah (R) from the Holy Prophet ﷺ who was the owner of the title of Al Ameen (The Faithful).
Among my people, Mu’adh bin Jabal (R) is the one who knows the rules most. The Holy Prophet ﷺ is talking about the intellectual scope of a disciple. It is full of praise . All knowledge is derived directly from the Prophet ﷺ who was given knowledge by Allah. The source of all information of Mu’ad (R) is the Holy Prophet ﷺ.
In this way, the teacher of mankind who directly imparted knowledge, culture, spirituality to lakhs of disciples to enter heaven. That is how the Holy Prophet ﷺ invited millions to knowledge.
We are talking about that source of knowledge. About the greatest scholar in this universe. The knowledge that man acquires from man has many limitations and shortcomings. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the epitome of limitless wisdom, unblemished knowledge, and untainted self-knowledge, having acquired all knowledge from the Supreme Creator.
How much knowledge we have to acquire about knowledge itself as we stand near the said horizon of wisdom! How many volumes of knowledge we need to know about wisdom alone!
A boy named Abdullah ibn Abbas (R) was invited to the Prophet ﷺ. Apart from being the son of his father’s brother, the Prophet ﷺ quickly read the child’s intelligence and interest in wisdom. “O Allah, increase the knowledge of this child in your Religion ! Knowing this, the Prophet ﷺ prayed. It was that boy who became the interpreter of the holy Qur’an from this community. That child became the main channel of marking the revelations of the holy Qur’an until the Last Day. It was he who became Raeesul Mufassireen (the leader of the commentators) Abdullah bin Abbas (R).
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Among the disciples of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, Zaid Bin Thabit (R) is one of the most prominent. The Prophet ﷺ said about him once.”He is the one who knows most about the law of inheritance among you”. This most important branch Islamic jurisprudence was easily acquired by Zaid (R) by his constant association with the Holy Prophet ﷺ. Zaid (R) was a companion who had the good luck to gather much of his wisdom.
History has to tell of a moment that made Ubayy bin Ka’ab (R) the happiest. Once the Prophet ﷺ called him and said. “Allah has commanded me to recite the holy Qur’an specifically to you. Ubayy (R) asked back in surprise. Did Allah specifically mention my name? Yes, Allah has specifically mentioned your name. He couldn’t hold back after hearing this. He started crying.
In the 6th century when darkness was covered, when the paths were closed to listen to the music of the straight path, the Holy Prophet ﷺ, who came with the light of the whole universe, raised a person of that time to the top to be praised by Allah. Who else but the Holy Rasool ﷺ instrumental for the shining light in the heart of Ubayy (R) and receiving special regard from Allah.
On another occasion the Holy Prophet ﷺ asked Ubayy (R). Which verse in the holy Qur’an do you think is the most glorious? Ubayy (R) replied that Allah and His Messenger ﷺ know best. Again the Holy Prophet ﷺ asked with affection. Oh Abul Mundir (R) which do you believe to be the most glorious verse in the holy Qur’an? When asked again with affection, he replied politely . Allahu la ilaha…. or Ayatul Kursiyy. The Holy Prophet ﷺ was happy to hear the correct answer of the disciple. “May Allah help you to gain more wisdom”.
After sipping a drop from the cup of wisdom of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, when the disciple reaches the heights, the teacher who have imparted the knowledge enjoy the merit of the disciple with joy and affection. Ubayy (R) knows that everything I have received is only a gift from the circle of love of the Holy Prophet ﷺ. He was the first to respond to that realization. Again, when the disciple was encouraged, he answered correctly.
The Prophet ﷺ did not state an absolute theory that humans can be raised to the heights of the heavens. Through life and association, people were being formed to lead an era and the transitions of eras until the last day.
The Prophet ﷺ called Khalid (R) the Sword of Allah. It wasn’t just a decoration. Nor was it an application to make a young man’s blood boil. It was a proclamation of the cultivation of a disciple who advanced unequally in military maneuvers that required bravery. Time saw that warrior. Many lands were illuminated by its brilliance. The darkness in thousands of hearts has been removed. Dark nights are over in many areas.
We are referring to how far the rays of light taken from the school of the Holy Prophet ﷺ have reached. Let’s read a little more.
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Hassan (R) was the favorite poet of the Prophet ﷺ. A poet who combines structure, syllables, rhymes and language in a surprising way. The Prophet ﷺ built a special stage for him. Then, the Prophet ﷺ said. “Recite the poem.. Angel Jibreel (A) is with you”. What a great encouragement and support the Holy Prophet ﷺ gave to this poet. This is the greatest prize and recognition received by a great poet in the history of the world. With this encouragement Hassan’s poetry grew in vigor and beauty. Over the millennium, he has been read and remembered more than the new young poets.
Here we are introducing the Prophet ﷺ as the master teacher who recognises and sharpen the spiritual brilliance of the follower. As long as you compose poems praising the Prophet ﷺ and defending Islam, you will have the help of the Holy Spirit. The Prophet ﷺ inspired Hassan(R) again.
The Prophet ﷺ observed a disciple named Thabit bin Qais bin Shammas. Recognized his eloquence. The Holy Prophet ﷺ especially praised him realising his abilities. Necessary platform arranged and performed benedictory prayers for him.
Abu Musa Al Ash’ari (R) was one of the beloved disciples of the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ praised him for his purity of heart. The Prophet ﷺ used to specially hear him reciting the holy Qur’an. His sweet voice was specially noticed by the Prophet ﷺ. The expression of the Prophet ﷺ that Allah has given you the melody of the voice of the Prophet Dawud (A), is a very high approval and greeting.
Abu Musa’s entire life was devoted to the propagation of holy Quranic knowledge. This is how it is possible to place each personality in different realms. The greatest gift that the Holy Prophet ﷺ gave to the world was men who could fully embrace the ideas he propagated and pass them down to the ages. The Holy Prophet ﷺ moulded 23 years of genius as a great asset to change the whole world. A great proof for this is the holy Qur’anic verse which gives the idea that I made you a medium nation that you may be the bearers of witness to the people ……
Where else in the world can one read such a great teacher to convey the beauty of discourse, the sweetness of poetry and the spiritual beauty of reciting the holy Qur’an by experiencing it from the highest point.
The great sound that drove the whole of Madinah to the masjid. Really speaking, the owner of the voice is a black Ethiopian slave. After hearing that voice, the sun rises in Madinah. People wake up and come to Masjid because of that sound. Yes Bilal’s sweet voice. It was the Holy Prophet ﷺ who recognized it best and appointed him as the official Muadin. Bilal (R) became a great symbol of how high one can be elevated by highlighting the abilities. By this decision the Holy Prophet ﷺ was able to eliminate all the human-made idiosyncrasies. At a time when the black and the slave were ostracized, in a world where they were not given humane consideration, the Prophet ﷺ exalted Bilal (R)as the leader of all.
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One day the Holy Prophet ﷺ said to Bilal (R). “I have heard your footsteps in heaven!”. Imagine how Bilal (R) must have felt happiness at that moment. The Holy Prophet ﷺ, who is waiting to open and inaugurate heaven, says from this world that he has seen Bilal (R) in heaven; that the Prophet ﷺ had heard footsteps of Bilal (R) moving through heaven. From the persecution of the arrogant people to the entire pictures of yesterdays, Bilal’s heart flashed in a moment.
Then he thought about the heights of recognition he had received since accepting the Prophet ﷺ. Bilal (R), who had been sold as a commodity in the market, is hailed in this world as the caller to the most important ritual of Islam. He has also attained the status of traveling with the Prophet ﷺ in the Heaven. These praises are full of the biggest blows to those who were pretending to be superior in the name of white skin and in the name of capitalism. Who else can we read in history who has so clearly demonstrated in practice that the individual should be measured by value and not by colour, clan, caste or land?
Another disciple who was very dear to the Prophet ﷺ was Abu Dar al-Ghifari (R). He himself says. Whenever the Prophet ﷺ met me, he would give me his hand. Once the Prophet ﷺ sent someone to the house to look for me. I was not at home then. As soon as I got the information, I immediately came to the Prophet ﷺ. Then he was lying on a bed. When he saw me, he immediately hugged me. How generous was the Holy Prophet ﷺ. How high was the generosity shown by the Prophet ﷺ?
We have read about the thoughts that the touch of the Holy Prophet ﷺ’s fragrance evoked in a follower. Abu Darr (R) received the greatest gift in the world.
Millions of followers who experienced the religion, treasure and fragrance of his presence, dedicated their lives and property to the Prophet ﷺ not for nothing, but on the basis of the dedication that was formed in each of them. It was not imposed by force by law or based on legal terms made for profit. Abu Darr (R) lived for a long time. His whole journey was enjoying the religion and fragrance of the love that he received in his heart during his life with the Prophet ﷺ. Even when the Prophet ﷺ warned him of his demise tomorrow, he listened and took it to heart.
The journey of the Holy Prophet ﷺ was shown to the world to give life and energy to nurture a nation and enlighten the ages and lands.
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Mu’ad bin Jabal (R) was one of the most beloved followers of the Holy Prophet ﷺ. Once the Holy Prophet ﷺ took his hand and said: “O Mu’adh (R)! I love you so much. Said the same over and over again. Then gave a piece of advice. O Mu’adh (R), you should recite the dikr that I say, after every prayer. Allahumma ainni ala dikrika wa shukrika….. (O Allah help me remember You, thank You and offer worship in a good way!)
By Allah ! The Prophet ﷺ’s words: ‘I love you’ , is the greatest gift a follower can receive from a leader. It was that auspicious moment that cherished the memory of Mu’ad (R) beyond the ages. When he took his followers into his heart and spoke from his heart, the Holy Prophet ﷺ got the great love that no leader in the world could ever get.
One day the Prophet ﷺ patted Abdullah ibn Umar (R) on the shoulder and said. ‘O my Abdullah (R), live like a foreigner in the material world, or like a wayfarer. The pat Abdullah (R) received from the Prophet ﷺ on the shoulder was a great approval of for him. Abdullahi bin Umar (R) felt indescribable excitement and joy as he recounted that blessed moment.
The Holy Prophet ﷺ was not a leader who went around saying only doctrines and rules, but touched the thoughts and feelings of his disciples and followers in an unparalleled way and interacted with them heartily.
Amr bin Taghlab (R) was one of the Prophet’s ﷺ disciples. We get to read only one hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari of him. Once the Prophet ﷺ said to him. “When I gave gifts to the people, I gave well to the peevish and fickle. I did not give to people who had prosperity and contentment in their hearts. Among them was Amr bin Taghlab (R). Hearing this Amr (R) said: ‘A happy word from the Holy Prophet ﷺ is more pleasing to me than a herd of camels’.
When the Prophet ﷺ distributed the wealth, he read the hearts of each of the disciples. Recognized people who are not subject to luxuries in this world. Their greatness and prosperity were highlighted. The Holy Prophet ﷺ blessed them with happiness. Amr’s life was exactly as the Prophet ﷺ observed. He lived in this world as an ascetic. He did not go after the gains of this world. He understood that every word and blessing of the Prophet ﷺ was greater than any wealth in this world.
The Holy Prophet ﷺ trains his disciples at all levels and types. No one can measure the prize of the values the Prophet ﷺ inculcated in disciples ?
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Hassan bin Ali (R) is the grandson of the Holy Prophet ﷺ. Apart from being the son of his daughter, the Holy Prophet ﷺ gave special care to his grandson. One day the Holy Prophet ﷺ said this. “This son of mine is a leader. Through this son, Allah will reconcile between the two major groups of Muslims”.
What are the thoughts raised in the heart of Hassan bin Ali (R) by these expressions? When the Prophet ﷺ say that ‘this son of mine is a leader, it is a prayer of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, an inspiration, a maturity forming in the heart of Hassan (R), an indication to take the real side in the coming crises. Finally, during the time of Muawiyah (R), that warning and caution dawned.
Jarir bin Abdullah (R) was from the tribe of Bajila who had the good fortune to enjoy the company of the Prophet ﷺ. This is one of the important things he remembered while marking the days of his companionship with the Holy Prophet ﷺ. ‘Whenever I saw the Prophet ﷺ he never faced me except with a smile’.
Where else does history mark a smile with so much value? How important is the deep love it marked in the follower? It was the bright smile of the Holy Prophet ﷺ that made a tribal chief at the first moment as a follower and lucky to get companionship and love. That is enough for Jarir(R). That will be the greatest provision for entering heaven tomorrow. If the Prophet ﷺ smiles every time meet in this world, he will not fail to smile when meet tomorrow in the Hereafter. It will be the greatest protection.
We have read the Companion Rabi’at Bin Ka’ab Al Aslami (R). There are also some expressions that come to mind when you hear this name. It is nothing else. It is Rabi’a’s request that the Prophet’s ﷺ presence in heaven is enough for me’. A follower who waited for the care of the Prophet ﷺ even in the middle of the night. On a cold night he approached the Prophet ﷺ with a water bowl for ablution. The Holy Prophet ﷺ, who is most attentive to duty and obligation, appreciated what his follower was waiting for at this time. Use it as the best moment to give thanks, encouragement and joy. The Prophet ﷺ said. “Ask for what you want”. Then Rabi’a said. “Your proximity in heaven is enough for me”.
The Holy Prophet ﷺ knows that he brought water in the middle of the night because of the deep love in his follower’s heart. However, the expressed desire was convincing that deep love is selfless. It was the desire that this love should not end here today and continue tomorrow in the hereafter and that too in heaven. When we read how the follower used that golden opportunity when the Prophet ﷺ told the follower to ask for what he wanted, we understand more about the light of the lamp of love shown by the Holy Prophet ﷺ. Who else can we read, write, copy, and wait for who has given such a profound gift of love?
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Abdullahi bin Busr (R), the disciple of the Prophet ﷺ narrates. An old man came to the Holy Prophet ﷺ and said to the Prophet ﷺ. There many Islamic laws and regulations? Is it not possible for me to know and follow everything now? It would be nice if you could suggest something specific to keep on to. The Holy Prophet ﷺ responded to him as follows. “May your tongue always be wet with the chantings remembering Allah”.
What a simple answer the Holy Prophet ﷺ gave. The questioner’s age and condition were considered. He took it like a precious treasure to keep throughout his life and reserved for tomorrow. It was maintained till the last moment. He departed from this world with his tongue chanting dikr. There was no suggestion causing difficulty or hindrance on the part of the Holy Prophet ﷺ. This is how Islam was presented as a great wonder that could influence any person at any time.
Am bin Al Asw (R), a famous follower. He came to Islam a little late. Once he came to the presence of the Prophet ﷺ. He asked the Holy Prophet ﷺ to extend his hand in order to make agreement . Amr (R) quickly pulled back his outstretched hand. The Prophet ﷺ asked. What happened ? Amr (R) continues: ‘I said to the Prophet ﷺ. I would like to put forward some conditions for accepting Islam. “What are you interested in as a term”? All my sins should be forgiven. “Didn’t you know! Upon entering Islam, all previous sins are forgiven”. The previous sins of the emigrant or those who perform Hijrah are also forgiven”.
The timely explanation given by the Prophet ﷺ made the follower very happy. It was held in the heart as a lifelong light. He enjoyed a definite mental experience of entering into a new life free from sin. A change of heart, more difficult than changing an age, a land, or a time. But it was was changed by a simple act, in a moment. In what corner of the heart should we embrace this great wonder of transformation! A great world of love was set in the world by one person only to bring the highest hearts back to the same focal point; We are still experiencing through the Holy Prophet ﷺ.
The passion and love that the Holy Prophet ﷺ instilled in his followers did not end at any time limit. It continued throughout the ages. On that day, the followers gave their lives and saved that love. If you ask whether your life is greater than your love for the Holy Prophet ﷺ, they established by deeds and words that the Prophet ﷺ is greater than life. There remain in the world even today crores of people living with a heart full of similar loving devotion.
The distance of a millennium and a half has not created a barrier to that wonderful love. That emotional feeling of love has not been severed. And it will continue. The Holy Prophet ﷺ did not build a fort or a kingdom and invite many people there. He opened his heart as wide as the universe and placed in it the lamp to guide the whole world to the right path. All the fortunate come to that light and heart. That’s all.
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A believer remembers the Holy Prophet ﷺ in his heart, not just as he remembers a great soul. Not just a memory . Not special preparation for remembering . When I woke up from sleep, the Dikr my Holy Prophet ﷺ used to recite when he woke up, came to my memory when I was a child. Not from research or a comprehensive study. It has come as a culture with mother’s breast milk. By the time I get ready to brush my teeth, I cannot help but remember the Miswak of the Holy Prophet ﷺ.
One cannot do this when he takes ablution for prayer without following the steps of the leader who first taught it a millennium and a half years ago. Prayer is performed only when the words and steps of the prayer match with that of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, who taught me to perform prayer as he has performed . In every sphere of daily life models of the Prophet’s ﷺ life merged in every ordinary believer as a habit, order and lesson. We cannot read another person’s life so closely interwoven with the minute moments of human life.
Remembering a great person formed as an independent process or ritual. But the remembrance of the Prophet ﷺ is intertwined with the precise timings of each day and night. Neither everyone always greet parents, spouse or children. Nor do they communicate with them daily . However, every believer greets the Prophet ﷺ at least nine times daily and hopes for that greeting. What is being said here is about a great process that is going on beyond all the realms of time.
Holy Prophet ﷺ is a great theme that lies close to the soul and heart. There are some glories that Allah has preserved only in the Messenger. Therefore, the honey of affection, the shade of love and the shield of care that I am experiencing from the Holy Prophet ﷺ cannot be illuminated by drawing, writing or speaking. Every author is just trying to present something relatable and shareable in our language from the beginnings of that life. These copies may sometimes be able to shine a light into the believer’s heart. It’s just hints and directions. Neither a final judgment nor a definitive expression. Nothing can be done in each chapter except to say that this is all that can be said.
Let us travel through the various lessons of the Prophet’s ﷺ life.
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Usually we read more about the love and beauty of the Holy Prophet ﷺ . Intelligence is a quality that stands out with great importance when you know a leader. See Wahab bin Munabbah (R) narrating how much the Prophet’s ﷺ intellect and wisdom were. ‘I have read 71 books. There is a fact that I have seen in all books. If we compare the intellect of all people from the first day to the last day and the intellect of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, we can see the difference that all other human beings in the world are as intelligent as a single grain of sand and the Prophet ﷺ will be as intelligent as all the sand in the world. Or the best intellect in the world belonged to the Prophet ﷺ. The greatest in mankind is the most intelligent of them, and the Prophet ﷺ is the most intelligent . This expression of Ibn ‘Abbas (R) further clarifies the idea mentioned earlier.
The Prophet ﷺ experienced not only the things of this visible world but also the wonders of the invisible world, and beyond that, the secrets of the universe went through his thoughts and observations. How much wisdom is needed to understand and express all the changes and creations from the origin of the universe to the last day ?!. How clearly the Prophet ﷺ spoke of the Hereafter in front of people who emphasized only on enjoyment and emotional level; Talked about the secrets of the upper world; Explained about the sun and moon; Biological references and physical secrets shared. We cannot read any mistake in the words or interpretations of the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ had no difficulty in expressing or supporting the ideas he put forward.
We have to read the height of the wisdom of a leader who has done everything with great skill in situations where the scenes of survival, defense, the establishment of the ideology and the peace conversations come together! How many scenes of intellectual interactions have been introduced! It was possible to move towards a definite goal despite the temptations and provocations. With sharp diplomacy the Prophet ﷺ could survive all those stages without a hitch or a mental disorder.
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Even those who criticized the Prophet ﷺ ideologically could not help but accept his character. It was also the dawn of the holy Qur’anic reference that “And most surely you conform (yourself) to sublime character” . The Prophet’s ﷺ beloved wife Ayisha (R) was once asked about the character of the Prophet ﷺ. Ayisha (R) said thus. ‘There is no one with a better character than the Prophet ﷺ. He is of the best character. That character was a direct copy of the holy Qur’an. Expressing satisfaction with Allah’s pleasure and expressing displeasure only when fearing Allah’s displeasure. The Prophet ﷺ did not say or do any unkind words . Did not create a commotion in the market or respond to wrong with wrong.
Ayisha (R) told the reciter to recite the first part of the Holy Qur’an, Chapter, Al Mu’minun, which speaks of the glory of the believers. He recited it. Then Ayisha (R) explained. Yes, this was the nature of the Prophet ﷺ.
The Holy Prophet ﷺ’s own reference that I am ordained for the perfect manifestation of noble qualities, is very suggestive. The beloved disciple Ibn Masood (R) narrates that the Holy Prophet ﷺ used to pray. “O Allah, make my character the most beautiful as you have made my creation the most beautiful”.
I am not instructed to approach harshly but simply and impart knowledge. Rather than being a mere expression, the text is filled with the beauty of the Holy Prophet ﷺ’s character.
Studies about the Holy Prophet ﷺ, who conquered the eras through glory of character, are very necessary at a time when everything else is rendered ineffective on one’s own interests and only visual beauty is given importance. It is through that nature that many enemies of the world became friends in front of the Prophet ﷺ. Many who came to kill, surrendered their weapons. Many who came to attack, became humble disciples. All the early hardships were accounted for and relieved.
Whenever the Holy Prophet ﷺ was given the freedom to choose between two things or opportunities, he chose the easy one for others and the hard one for himself. It was a scene that was very illuminating of self-righteousness and compassion with others.
The Prophet ﷺ never hit or beat anyone with his hands. Neither the wife nor the attendant was beaten. For the establishment of truth, the Prophet ﷺ was not willing to do anything selfishly to anyone, except that he intervened in the way of Allah by raising his arms and holding his hands. He always praised good character and encouraged us to be like that. In his whole life, he did only good for good, and tried to defeat evil with good.
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Anas bin Malik (R) was fortunate to serve the Holy Prophet ﷺ for ten or eleven years. This is how he shares his experience during his service. During the time I was with the Prophet ﷺ, he never reprimanded or blamed me. why did you do that ? Or Why not? There was never any question. Never used bad words . I have never been made to feel bad or belittled for what I did or what I didn’t do. Once the Prophet ﷺ asked me to do something. I thought I would do what was assigned to me, but I went to play with children . The Holy Prophet ﷺ came behind me and patted me on the shoulder. When I turned around, the Prophet ﷺ was smiling. Aren’t you going to where I told you to go ? I went and did my duty.
The Holy Prophet ﷺ has never turned away until the listener turn away. The Prophet ﷺ does not withdraw his hand until the other who holds it releases his hand.
The way the Prophet ﷺ handled each matter and the beauty was different. Usamatu bin Muawiyah bin Al Hakam (R) shares an experience. I was once performing prayer with the Prophet ﷺ. Someone sneezed during the prayer.
I said “Yarhamukallah” or may Allah have mercy on you, the prayer that said when a person sneezes. By then everyone started staring at me. It was to inform that it is not appropriate to say that during prayer. But when everyone stared at me, I said: ‘Damn you’! At this time people began to beat on their thighs and make noise. I became silent when I realized that people were trying to silence me.
After the prayer, the Prophet ﷺ called me. I have never met such a good teacher before or after. The Prophet ﷺ did not rebuke me, beat me or punish me. Told me: “No common talk is permitted in the prayer. Takbeer, Tasbeeh and reciting the holy Qur’an, which glorifies and praises Allah, is permitted.
How beautifully the Holy Prophet ﷺ comforts a follower and guides him to the right path. Imagine a similar scene elsewhere and what would happen? Magnificence of character and beauty of character are not designed as an ornament, but are integrated into the personality and illuminated contextually. There will be many who say theoretically that ‘it should be like this’. There are very few who have been able to follow it in practical life. It is easy to say that ritually it should be this way or ideologically it should be this way. When it comes to reality, values are hard to see. Now read this incident again attentively .
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A villager came to the Prophet ﷺ. During the conversation, he asked the Prophet ﷺ .”Should we sew our cloths in heaven with our own hands or should we take them from the heavenly tree?” Hearing the question everyone laughed . The man asked: ‘why did you laugh? Shouldn’t the ignorant ask the knowledgeable’? Immediately the Prophet ﷺ intervened. “Oh brother, what you said is correct. The ignorant should ask the knowledgeable to understand. The garment of heaven is received from its tree”.
How quickly the Holy Prophet ﷺ took the side of the victim. Here the Holy Prophet ﷺ has created a beautiful scene of being with the downtrodden and without hurting them. This can only be done by those whose hearts are full of goodness and whose character is fully illuminated by it.
Here is an instance of Ayisha (R). Once a group of Jews came to the Prophet ﷺ. Instead of Assalamu Alaikum, which means peace be upon you, they used the phrase, ‘Assamu alaikum’ meaning: ‘damn you’. The Prophet ﷺ replied ‘Wa alaikumussam’ . Ayisha (R)noticed the meaning of their greeting and said : “May you be damned”. Immediately the Holy Prophet ﷺ intervened and said. Calm down, Ayisha, Allah likes a soft approach in everything. Then Ayisha asked. Didn’t you hear what they said to the messengers of Allah! “That’s why I said, wa alaikum’ meaning the same to you” .
Here we have seen a bright sight of the Prophet ﷺ calmly facing those who came deceitfully and uttered a curse. Naturally, the wife will be hurt when her husband is cursed in public. The Holy Prophet ﷺ teaches us to behave calmly even when we know that malicious thoght of the Jews. What a beautiful teaching of gentleness and tolerance was imparted by the Holy Prophet ﷺ to his beloved wife.
The most sublime creation of Allah, the Holy Prophet ﷺ, the leader of the Prophets, did not live in a world that was not accessible to the followers or the common people. This is how the beloved third Caliph Uthman mentions it in his sermon. ‘If any of us died, the Holy Prophet ﷺ was with us for performing rituals . The Prophet ﷺ used to eat with us.
Here is a very simple indication of the greatness of the character of the supreme personality. The Holy Prophet ﷺ did not turn his face away from anyone. Ignored none. All his efforts were to hold everyone together and guide them towards goodness. The Prophet ﷺ did not have any special interests that everyone should make way for him to go forward. Knowing and obeying the position and status of the Prophet ﷺ , even when his followers commanded him respect, the Prophet ﷺ became so humble.
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One day a man from the Ansars came to the Holy Prophet ﷺ . The Prophet ﷺ received him . But he put some chanted knots in a nearby well. The Prophet ﷺ knew that. Angels came and informed the Prophet ﷺ. Sent Ali (R) immediately and he took them out of the well. But by the time the colour of the water in the well changed and the knots have been loosened. Even though the Prophet ﷺ knew everything clearly, the Prophet ﷺ did not show any grudge towards him.
Anas (R) says. One day I was walking with the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ wore a cloak made in Najran around his neck. Suddenly a villager came to the Prophet ﷺ and pulled the dress tightly . With the force of that pull, a mark fell on the Prophet’s ﷺ neck. He said to the Prophet ﷺ, Ask them to give me a share of what you have from Allah’s wealth. The Prophet ﷺ smiled and asked to give him.
This incident, read in two or three lines, gives us great messages. How the man could make such an assault towards the Prophet ﷺ who is the best of all ? How kindly the Holy Prophet ﷺ fulfilled his request without showing any anger or grudge. To recognize a person, type and context, to compromise with the ignorant, to tell uncivilized people about the civilized world and to understand and respond to the naivety of rural people. Who else but a great Prophet ﷺ can act with the sole aim of the good of any follower. Who else has written similar chapters in history?
We can also read another instance of Abu Hurairah and others like this. One day the Holy Prophet ﷺ was sitting in the Masjid . A villager came there and performed two rak’ahs of prayer. Then he prayed like this. Have mercy on me and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ! Do not give this mercy to anyone else!
Hearing this, the Holy Prophet ﷺ said: Why are you making narrow the broad? Or the Holy Prophet ﷺ was correcting his narrow mindedness.
Not long after this scene the man sat in a corner of the masjid and urinated. All the people turned towards him. The Prophet ﷺ stopped the people and told them to leave him alone. When he finished urinating completely, the Prophet ﷺ said. “You are instructed to do things softly. Not harshly, but to teach things and do them simply. Bring a bucket of water and pour it over there” . After convincing his fault the man said. The Prophet ﷺ never insulted me. On the contrary, he told me this. The maajid was built to remember Allah and pray to Him. Do not urinate or do anything else here’ .
He simply corrected things and brought him to the right convictions. This is one of the many scenes in which a sweet reading of the Prophet’s ﷺ manners is comforting.
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Tufail bin Amr Al Dausi (R) came to the Holy Prophet ﷺ and said like this. O Messenger of Allah ﷺ, you may pray against the tribe of Daus! They have rejected our invitation. Immediately the Prophet ﷺ stood facing the Qiblah. Raised both hands towards the sky .”O Allah, guide the tribe of Daus to the right path ! Bring them all here!
What we read is the greatness of character of the Holy Prophet ﷺ and the manifestation of tenderness in his heart. When asked to pray against a tribe, prays to Allah that all of them will be guided and be good.
The Holy Prophet ﷺ was not driven by temporary interests or momentary emotions. His words were the true expression of the great mind that wished good for all.
Once an Arab villager came to the Holy Prophet ﷺ seeking help. He started saying this. O Muhammad ﷺ give me. You must not give me anything from your own property or from your father’s property. It is enough to give from what Allah has given. The Prophet ﷺ gave him some donation. Then the Prophet ﷺ asked. Are you satisfied? Neither satisfied nor enough. He responded. It was very difficult for the companions of the Prophet ﷺ to hear this. They got angry. Some of them stood up and walked towards him. The Prophet ﷺ signaled and stopped them. The Prophet ﷺ got up from there and went home. After that, someone was sent to call him home. Again gifts were given to him. He was asked if it was enough. The Prophet ﷺ kept giving it again and again until the man said he was satisfied. When he said that he was satisfied, the Holy Prophet ﷺ instructed him thus. “You came to us and asked for help. I gave but not to your satisfaction . Now tou are satisfied . So say that publicly. My followers who have been listening to it are displeased with you. It would have been better if you had said in their presence the sentence you just told me that ‘I am satisfied’. The anger in their minds would be removed”. Yes, he agreed. In the evening of that day or the morning of the next day, he came into the presence of the companions. The Prophet ﷺ held him close and said. This brother of yours came to us hungry. We gave him alms and he is satisfied with it. Then the Holy Prophet ﷺ asked him if it was not so. He said ‘yes’ and completely satisfied. After that, he prayed for the Holy Prophet ﷺ that may Allah reward the Holy Prophet’s ﷺ family with good rewards.
Then the Holy Prophet ﷺ explained to his Companions as follows. He, you and me can be compared like this. The camel of a man ran away from him. As all the people followed it . So its rage increased and went forward .Then the owner of the camel intervened and said. Leave it to me. It is my camel and I will control it. So he tamed the camel and brought it to the herd. Likewise, perhaps if I had left him among you, you would have killed him and thereby entered Hell. That’s why I got involved.
How brilliant ideas the Holy Prophet ﷺ paints in front of us. Tenderness, compassion, compromise, social construction, beauty in interactions, harmony of relationships and humane attentions were presented here in equal measure.
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The magnificence of the Holy Prophet ﷺ’s character impressed all . To everyone who had contact with the Holy Prophet ﷺ, the Prophet ﷺ was all in all for them . It was a reflection of the loving friendship that the Holy Prophet ﷺ had shown to them . Anas (R) says. If any of the followers were missing for three days, the Holy Prophet ﷺ would look for them. The Prophet ﷺ would visit the absentee, if he is sick. If the Prophet ﷺ know that someone was on journey, he would pray for them.
Adults were treated with respect and children were given affection. Anas (R) himself says. One day I was sent on a mission. Some children were sitting on the way. I joined them. After a while, the Holy Prophet ﷺ came that way. When he saw the children, sat with us.
zaid bin Thabit (R) says. The Prophet ﷺ will sit in gatherings with us. We will talk about material matters with the Prophet ﷺ. If we talk about the Hereafter, the Prophet ﷺ will also be a part of it. If we talk about food, Prophet ﷺ will also talk about food.
These are the remarks that convey how much the Holy Prophet ﷺ used to talk to his followers. It was not the way of the Holy Prophet ﷺ to keep aloof from the public saying some excuses .
An incident narrated by Asma’u (R), the daughter of Abu Bakar (R) can be read as follows. The Holy Prophet ﷺ prepared for the farewell Hajj. Abu Bakar (R) said to the Prophet ﷺ. I have a vehicle. All the belongings of the Prophet ﷺ can be carried on it. The Prophet ﷺ agreed. Flour and other items were also kept in the vehicle. Abu Bakar (R) assigned one of his slaves the duty of bringing that camel. But he fell asleep on the way. The camel and the goods all disappeared. When the Holy Prophet ﷺ and his group rested on the road, the slave approached with an empty hand. Reported loss of vehicle and belongings. Abu Bakar (R) could not bear it. He tried to strike the slave. Then Abu Bakar (R) was saying this. If it was just me, there would be no problem. What do you do when the Holy Prophet ﷺ and his family are with you? The Holy Prophet smiled upon hearing the news. Then he asked like this. See what this man does when he enters Ihram? Or the Holy Prophet ﷺ was calming the scene.
Before long time one person brought the dessert to the Holy Prophet ﷺ. Immediately the Prophet ﷺ called Abu Bakar (R) and said. Come Abu Bakar, Allah has given us good food. Even then, Abu Bakar (R) was angry with the slave. The Prophet ﷺ intervened and said. Never mind that. Nothing is in their hands or in our hands. The slave was determined not to leave the camel. The matter was beyond his control. Afterwards, the Holy Prophet ﷺ and his companions had a good meal.
How heartwarming interventions the Holy Prophet ﷺ made. We have read the scenes where the love of Abu Bakar (R), the compromise of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, the thought towards the realities and the blessed moments of receiving the blessings of Allah, have all come together.
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There is much to read about the beauty of the companionship of the Holy Prophet ﷺ. People of any age around the Holy Prophet ﷺ had the freedom and to speak and associate freely. The children of Abbas (R) the paternal brother of the Prophet ﷺ, interacted with the Holy Prophet ﷺ with great freedom. Sometimes the Prophet ﷺ would say them, Abdullah and Ubaidullah that he will give a gift to the one who win the race. They will run and come to the Prophet ﷺ and hug the Prophet ﷺ happily. The Holy Prophet ﷺ will give gifts to the one who reach first.
Whoever in the family would call the Prophet ﷺ, he would accept their call by saying ‘Labbaik’ (I have answered). The Prophet ﷺ allowed them all the freedom to express their wishes, concerns and needs. At every stage, the Prophet ﷺ saw the dawning of the Qur’anic description that are based on good character.
If something unpleasant was seen from the followers, the Prophet ﷺ would correct it gently. If anyone in the public informed the Holy Prophet ﷺ of anyone’s hardship, the Holy Prophet ﷺ would prais those who did so. The Prophet ﷺ did not allow anyone to be insulted in public. Only good and positive talks were allowed. Those who were distinguished in terms of knowledge and position were specially treated and greeted.
The Holy Prophet ﷺ was aware of the realities of the paths that each one passed through. They were treated accordingly and given opportunities. A Quraish khatweeb and a negro Mu’addin were never acceptable to the Meccans during the Jahiliyyah. The opportunities and positions given to Bilal (R) were conveying a new humane message to the human race by considering human values and the importance of faith. The Prophet ﷺ taught us to stick together with values without looking at people based on color, tribe and race. It was unthinkable for the Arabs of the 6th century that the Holy Prophet ﷺ, who is the embodiment of worldly beauty, would embrace the negro slave Bilal (R). The Prophet ﷺ expressed it beautifully and conveyed new noble messages to humanity.
The followers experienced special cooperation from the Holy Prophet ﷺ during their journeys. The Prophet ﷺ understood and stood by the hardships of everyone during journey. A scene quoted by Imam Tabri (R) can be read as follows. During a journey, the Holy Prophet ﷺ asked his followers to cook goat. One said. ‘I will slaughter , another one said, ‘I will cut, and another said, ‘I will cook. Each one came forward willingly. The Holy Prophet ﷺ stood next to them and said. “I will gather firewood for this cooking”. Then the companions said. O Messenger of Allah ﷺ, please take rest. We will get everything done and ready. But the Prophet ﷺ did not agree to it. The Holy Prophet ﷺ joined them saying that Allah never like to stand apart among the companions.
What a fascinating read this is!. Holy Prophet ﷺ is not just a leader. The leader of all mankind and the greatest personality in the world is showing practically how companionship should be formed. Introducing how to get along with fellow travelers.
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“Take to forgiveness and enjoin good and turn aside from the ignorant”. This is the meaning of the verse 199 of Al A’raf, Chapter 7 of the Holy Qur’an. This is the command given by Allah, the Ruler of the universe, to His Messenger. It was also the guidance that the Prophet ﷺ should receive while leading human beings. The third chapter of the Holy Qur’an, verse one hundred and fifty-ninth in the Holy Qur’an, explains that this instruction is fully followed and that mankind followed the Prophet ﷺ. “It was by the grace of Allah that you approached them gently, and had been rude and hard-minded, they would certainly have dispersed from around you , so pardon them therefore and ask pardon for them.” The whole spheres of the Prophet’s ﷺ life were filled with the light of this forgiveness and compromise. A narration from Bukhari (R) can be read as follows. Once, the Holy Prophet ﷺ and his followers were returning after a military move. The caravan camped in a valley. People got ready to rest in many places. The Prophet ﷺ also rested beneath a tree . His sword was hooked on the tree branch and slept for a while. After a while, people came closer hearing the call of the Prophet ﷺ. There was an uncivilized Arab standing in front of . The Prophet ﷺ. He was the one who took my sword. I was sleeping. When he woke up suddenly, he asked, holding up his sword. Who will save you from this sword of mine? I said, “God will save me.” By then the sword had fallen from his hand to the ground. I grabbed the sword and asked him. Who will save you from this sword ? He expected my mercy .
This news of the Holy Prophet ﷺ was pointing to the person who was standing experiencing the mercy of the Prophet ﷺ. He did not punish the aforesaid person or order his followers to punish him .
His thoughts about the Prophet ﷺ changed in his heart. Many people’s hearts changed by the glorious approach of the Holy Prophet ﷺ.
Many rude villagers came to the Prophet ﷺ. The Holy Prophet ﷺ recognized their ignorance. Did not accuse or blame anyone . Listened to their demands. They were given the necessary assistance. Many people who came without even knowing the manners of approach came to the right path, happy with the compromise of the Prophet ﷺ. It changed their entire lives. They have illuminated the ages as stars of goodness.
Once someone grabbed the shawl that was on the Prophet’s ﷺ neck and pulled it. Due to the force of the pull, there was a mark on the neck of the Holy Prophet ﷺ . He was a person who came to ask for alms. The Holy Prophet ﷺ turned and looked at his face and showed no grudge. The man was so uncivilized that he did not even realize that what he had done a crime. He realized that he who came seeking help should get help first. He was happy and accepted. He later became one of the exemplary elite men of the world.
We are not preaching here to spread the light in disguise. The Prophet ﷺ used to bring light into the darkness. Let us also accept the light of the Holy Prophet ﷺ more and more into the darkness of our hearts.
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Makkah was conquered and the Holy Prophet ﷺ circumambulated the Holy Ka’aba. Performed two rak’ahs of prayer. The Prophet ﷺ asked the locals holding the door of the Ka’aba. What do you expect from me? . They all replied like this: ‘We expect that you are noble and the son of nobles. They repeated the same answer three times. The Prophet’s response was as follows. “I intend to tell you the same words as my brother Prophet Yusuf (A) said. After that, the 92nd verse of Surat Yusuf was recited. The idea can be read as: “There is no retribution against you today. May Allah forgive you. He is the Most Merciful of the Merciful!”
All who heard were amazed. They were the ones who recognized that they were criminals who deserved punishment . Hearing this announcement of the Prophet ﷺ, they came running excitedly as if they had been reborn from their graves. The Prophet ﷺ remained humble. Soon they accepted Islam.
They became humble servants before the Prophet ﷺ when he showed them the vast horizon of salvation. They entered a new world of freedom. They realized that this is the Prophet ﷺ appointed for the good of mankind. Even the leaders of the enemy camp experienced the bounty of the Prophet ﷺ. They experienced the fragrance and the soft touch of the presence of the Prophet ﷺ. They wondered how those who had done the yesterdays of murder and brutality could be spared.
Another very interesting scene is quoted by Jabir (R). The Holy Prophet ﷺ was distributing the wealth obtained from the Hunain. At that time a man stood up and said . Prophet Muhammad, ‘you should do justice’. Everyone was surprised. What is he talking about? Who is the man to order the Messenger of Allah ﷺ to do justice? But the Prophet ﷺ responded to him gently. “If I do not do justice then who will do justice! If I am not on the side of justice, how much I will suffer and lose! Even when the Prophet ﷺ replied calmly, Umar (R) could not bear this scene. He asked the Prophet ﷺ. Shall I kill this hypocrite? How arrogantly he talks? The Prophet ﷺ controlled Umar. “How bad is it to hear that I’m letting my followers be killed “?
The Prophet ﷺ freed him. What is a graver mistake than to accuse injustice without any proof? And that too in the name of a Prophet ﷺ. In this scene too, the Holy Prophet ﷺ did not take revenge or grudge. It left open the ground to absorb criticism, to defend the accusations tactfully and to convince the truth. and restrained those who responded impulsively.
Holy Prophet ﷺ was speaking with his heart touching his heart. He performed the task of turning those who had mental disorders back into sanity. He took the holy step of copying the light into every directions. We do not read of anyone else so highly glorified by light . It is truth…
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Abdullah ibn Salam (R) narrates: Zaid ibn Sa’ana, a Jewish cleric, says: “When I saw the face of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ I realised some signs of prophethood. But I have to make sure of them. ‘One should overcome ignorance with wisdom and remain wise no matter how fierce the ignorance’.
Then one day the Prophet ﷺ went out with Ali (R) from his house. A villager came to them on his vehicle and said: “O Messenger of Allah ﷺ, a tribe has become Muslim today. When I was talking them about Islam, I told them. ‘If you submit to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, and become Muslims, Allah will give you prosperity. But now they are facing scarcity of goods. It is difficult to get rain. O Prophet ﷺ, what I fear now is that they will turn away from the Deen of Allah. So if you could help them, it would be better.
The Prophet ﷺ looked at Ali (R) who was there. Ali (R) said: “We have nothing to give .”
Za’id bin Sa’an continues: I stood up to Muhammad ﷺ and asked: “Can we sell the date palm plantation of the person for a specified period?”
The Prophet ﷺ said: “No Jewish brother, but I will make a way for you to sell certain dates.” The Prophet ﷺ did not say that it belonged to a particular person.
I said: ‘Ok , give them to me’ . I opened my purse and gave eighty misqal gold coins and took dates from the Prophet ﷺ and gave them to the man. He said: “I will distribute it to them early in the morning.”
Zaid bin Sa’ana says: “I approached the Prophet ﷺ and said: ‘Shall you buy these dates from me as collateral for the plantation of the person Muhammad ?” The Prophet ﷺ replied: “No, my Jewish friend. We do not mention the name of this person.” I said: Let it be so. Agreed. Accordingly, it became a fixed term loan.
So I went to the Prophet ﷺ two or three days before the fixed date. Holding the Prophet ﷺ’s cloak and turban, looked at him with a furious expression, I said. “O Muhammad (ﷺ) aren’t you ready to pay off my debt? By Allah, I don’t think Abdul Muttalib’s family will fail to pay off their debt. I know about you.” Then I looked at Umar (R) who was nearby. His eyes were encircling me like a spinning sphere, then he fixed his sight and said: “Enemy of Allah, you are shouting at the Prophet of Allah ﷺ. Did you think that we do not see and hear it? By Allah, Who appointed the Prophet ﷺ,Your head would have been cut off by my sword.”
Even then the Prophet ﷺ was calmly looking at Umar (R). The Prophet ﷺ said: “ I expected the most necessary intervention of Umar for both of us . He could have told me to pay the debt to pay and advised Zaid to ask politely when he asked for his right. Go and do things to return his right. Give him 20 Swau of dates more than we brought from him.
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Zaid says: Umar (R) gave me two swau more. I asked: Why this extra ? Umar (R) said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ told me to give more. I asked: Umar, Don’t you know me ? No, who are you? Umar (R)asked. I am Zaid bin Sa’ana, the Jewish priest! Umar (R) was amazed. Then why did you treat the Messenger of Allah ﷺ like that? Umar (R)! As soon as I saw the Messenger, I saw clearly all but two of the signs of prophethood. I wasn’t sure of those two . One of them is wisdom, defeats ignorance. No matter from whom the imprudence comes , the Prophet ﷺ has only wisdom, and that is the second. I have verified both of them.
Umar, I declare making you witness: I am satisfied with Allah as my Lord, Islam as my religion, and Muhammad ﷺ as my Prophet. Moreover half of my wealth has been donated to the group of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Umar (R) and Za’id went to the Prophet ﷺ. Zaid recited the Shahadat or testimony: ‘Ashhadu…’ I bear witness that there is no god but Allah and that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the Messenger of Allah. I have believed in him. And here is the contract. Many who saw this scene became believers. Later, Zaid (R) was martyred in the Battle of Tabuk. May Allah have mercy on Zaid (R).
What a bright scene we read. The attributes and glories of the Prophet ﷺ are read from the previous scriptures. Many details are read at a glance. Testing the qualities that the Prophet ﷺ should have in character. Deciding to test first-hand the virtues of controlling anger and being patient.
The Holy Prophet ﷺ was able to have a gentle conversation with a man who looked at him cruelly and pulled his cloth, Controls a follower who tries to manhandle an uncivilized man. At each stage teaches the follower how to think for good. If there is a conflict between clients, it is advised that the borrower should be taught to return on time and the owner to ask gently. All the different scenes strike deep into the heart of the devotee. It is very simple to enter into the belief that the Prophet ﷺ put forward.
Here is how Zaid (R) accepted Islam. The Prophet ﷺ was taking to heart a life in which the tunes of moral lessons were set . He was smilingly entering into a great world that illuminated all the goodness that should exist in social activities. Islam has never introduced power as a way for converting people. No such study or research can be found in history. No no! Even noble people accepted Islam as entering a beautiful garden in the beauty of life. As tranquility was adopted as a name and style, the hearts of peace-loving people came to join this calm shore.
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The Prophet ﷺ bought a camel from a Bedouin. The Holy Prophet ﷺ agreed to pay three hundred and eighteen Ratal of Ajwa Dates. But when the Prophet ﷺ reached home to take the dates kept at home, it was not there. The Holy Prophet ﷺ informed him. By then he said. This is a big cheating ! This repeated speech of him caused displeasure among the companions. They who were ready to attack him, shared what he had said with the Prophet ﷺ. Then the Prophet ﷺ responded very softly.
There are some rights for the owner. Let him say, let him go. The Holy Prophet ﷺ tried his best to convince the client that he wanted to buy the camel thinking that the Ajwa date is at home. But now he could not keep his word because he did not have it. But the man did not agree. Finally the Prophet ﷺ called one of his followers. Sent to Khaula bint Hakim to get Aj’wa if she had kept.
Khaula informed that she had Ajwa dates with her and could give it to the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ sent people to bring and gladly gave it to the man. He accepted it very happily. When he went back after buying dates, the Prophet ﷺ said to his followers. They are good people: People who do things right. They received what was due in the right form. That’s all..
What a heartwarming scene we read !. Who would mark so beautifully how to be with a client, how to respond to his rights and arguments, how to welcome his expressions of emotion! This is not a dangerous image of being ready to disenfranchise in the presence of followers. This is not a scene where you ask what is not included even after the point has been made.
What better personal history to study than this to highlight human values so much. The Prophet ﷺ was with a large group of followers who were willing to sacrifice anything and give their lives for the sake of the Holy Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ highlighted the value that justice and fairness should be protected in any situation in a time when there is danger that anything can be done by force and military power.
If the Prophet ﷺ took only one person or a group of preachers as followers, it would be said that there was use of arms or force. From one person to a thousand persons and from one nation to many nations, the Prophet ﷺ and the vision raised by the Prophet ﷺ reached only because of the greatness of the life and values he put forward.
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We are reading about the pardoning nature of the Holy Prophet ﷺ. The scene is the battlefield of Uhud. There were many attacks from the enemy side. Finally, weapons fell on the Holy Prophet ﷺ’s body. Face was bruised and his teeth were injured. Holy blood started to fall from the body . The companions who loved the Holy Prophet ﷺ more than themselves, were very sad. Their stance is that even if each of them is killed, the Holy Prophet ﷺ should not affect a single wound. They are willing to take any risk for that.
Based on some misunderstanding spread on the battlefield, many of the Companions went away from the battlefield. Those close to the Holy Prophet ﷺ are worried about the Prophet’s ﷺ injury. Finally someone said: O Prophet ﷺ, pray to Allah against those who hurt his Messenger. The Prophet ﷺ did not agree. And responded like this. “I was not appointed to curse or abuse. I have come as a symbol of mercy and compromise. If at least one person from the enemy side comes to the right path, that is what I want. I don’t want anything untoward to happen to anyone because of me.
What we have now read is not a mere doctrinal discourse. It is the attitude adopted when his own body got injured. Many people can tell the principle and value. Not many people are able to implement it in their own life. The Holy Prophet ﷺ preaches values by applying them in his life. Morals are expressed through life. Justice was implemented through attitudes. Things were convinced with dedication.
Not only did he not pray against those who attacked him in Uhud, but he also interceded with Allah in their favor. This was the idea of that prayer. Oh Allah, forgive my people! They are ignorant.
How broad a heart did the Holy Prophet ﷺ carry to introduce to those who have injured him as ‘my people’. The Prophet ﷺ prays to Allah for the welfare of the people even when he is suffering from their attack. Those who are enemies in front of him may not have come to the right path. But his heart whispered and his mind longed that at least their lineages should come in the way of heaven.
The Holy Prophet ﷺ always looked ahead to the welfare and comfort of the public. This could be seen in the way the Prophet ﷺ observed during rituals. Would like to make dental cleaning/ brushing mandatory before every prayer, but I keep it only as a non obligatory ritual because he think it will be difficult for his followers. While performing the night vigil prayer as mandatory for him, it remains optional for the followers. Fearing that the night prayer of Ramadan will be made compulsory, the Prophet ﷺ moved from the masjid to his private room. The simple part of each ritual is told to the people and strictly followed in his own life. An unconditional pardon is granted to a woman who poisoned in the flesh. He is not stingy in announcing pardon to all those who have brutally I’ll- treated him .
It will be an endless journey if you travel through the life of the Holy Prophet ﷺ. Now let’s think about that whole life close to heart. We can continue to study similar moments throughout this chapter. The presence of the Apostles of Mercy is the only reserve we can keep for tomorrow’s salvation. Yes, that’s it. Who else is there to be a guard to gate of Allah’s bounty!
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We describe the ideological beauty that permeates the life and personality of the Holy Prophet ﷺ. All the goodness that is manifest in individuals and reflected in society, can be seen in the Holy Prophet ﷺ.
Words will vary from person to person according to their level and status. The elites do not necessarily mention or express everything that the common people openly say and express. There are also differences in expressions depending on the status.
Shyness can be read in many ways. We are learning how shyness and bashfulness the Holy Prophet ﷺ had. Refraining from doing what is indecent and not getting involved in things that are not so beautiful. Most of the scholars who have recorded the beauty and life of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, have written independent chapters related to this subject.
Abu Saeed al-Khudri (R) comments. The Holy Prophet ﷺ was more shy than a virgin in her private room. If he saw something unpleasant, it would be reflected on his face. Anas (R) says. There was a yellow colour on the face of a person who came to the Prophet ﷺ . The Prophet ﷺ did not intend to tell him openly. Informed him through his friends.
If the holy Prophet ﷺ know any fault in a person, he would not tell him directly . Instead the Prophet ﷺ would talk about it in general. So the person can keep away from that fault. Sometimes the Prophet ﷺ would ask: ‘why do some people act like this? “. Such question of the Holy Prophet ﷺ was to correct the ways of many people. And it worked. The Holy Prophet ﷺ was ashamed to leave someone disappointed when someone made a request. If the Prophet ﷺ felt shy, he blinked his eyes, looked down as much as possible, walked humbly.
Some people made efforts to become more smart despite the concessions given by the Prophet ﷺ. It was not the way of the Prophet ﷺ to question them personally or make them worried . But mentioned their fault in his speech without mentioning their name. “And what is the condition of those who avoid that which I have asked to do, in the name of piety ?. By Allah, I am the One who knows Him best and fears Him so much that I should have fear of Him”. The Prophet ﷺ corrected them and guided them. But he was too shy to say this directly to them.
There is also a scripture that conveys the idea that “if you are not ashamed, do anything”. There should be shyness in what should be ashamed of. It can also be read that such shyness is a part of faith.
The highest ornament of women is their modesty and the modesty they must possess in keeping with femininity. If it lost, it is like losing their most valuable jewel. With that, the real beauty of the woman will be gone. Women’s individuality is protected when physical beauty displays are within the limits and in the manner prescribed by religion.
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