Showing posts with label Prophet Muhammad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Prophet Muhammad. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

A Perfect Family Man

A Perfect Family Man

Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is the supreme example of a family man. He was a loving husband, an affectionate father and a doting grandfather. As long as the faithful Khadija (pbuh) was alive, he never took another wife. Even later on in life, when he had married several women, he used to cherish the loving memory of the faithful Khadija (pbuh).

His marriages were not for pleasure, but were a humanitarian means to further the cause of Islam, as is evident from the women he married. In the case of Sawda, Umm Salama and Zainab bint Khuzaima, it was to take care of poor and helpless widows well in their middle ages, while the marriage to Juwairiyah was to grant her freedom from captivity. Still others such as those to Umm Habiba, Safiya, Ayesha, Hafsa and Maimoona were meant for uniting some prominent Arab tribes, who were often at loggerheads with each other, and also to safeguard the internal political status of the newfound Islamic State. And the marriage to Zainab bint Jahsh was for the sake of enacting a new law, because she was the divorcee of his adopted son Zaid bin Hareth. As the Holy Qur’an testifies, the Prophet married her in order to put an end to the prevalent belief that adopted sons were like real sons and that wives or widows of adopted sons were like daughter-in-laws. In short, the philosophy behind his marriages was entirely revolutionary and ushered in positive changes in ignorant Arabia.

He was an affectionate father and his only surviving child, daughter Fatima (RA), was dearer to him than life. His famous saying (Hadith): “Fatima is a part of me, and whoever annoys her (in fact) annoys me,” stands as a firm testimony to this fact. History is a witness that he used to stand up to greet his daughter. Many prominent and wealthy Arabs had approached him for Fatima’s hand, but he politely refused them, and according to divine commandment married her to his faithful cousin Imam Ali (RA).

Hence Fatima and Ali were the parents of his two grandsons Hasan and Hussain; through whom the continuity of the Prophet’s noble progeny has been ensured. Hasan and Hussain were the apple of his eyes and he affectionately doted on them. They used to play with him and accompany him to the mosque. Once when the two grandsons were seated on his shoulders, a companion remarked: “What and excellent mount”, to which the Prophet retorted “What excellent riders too”.

Thus, Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) behavior with his illustrious household (Ahlul-Bait) is a lesson for us. It was not blind love of a doting father or grandfather as some may misinterpret but was something divinely ordained as is clear from several verses of the Holy Qur’an. Therefore, it is obligatory for all Muslims to love and respect his chosen family, and adhere to their radiant path, which is the only way to save the Ummah from pitfalls. Praise be to Almighty God, Lord of the Worlds.

“One, who gets up in the morning and is not concerned about the affairs of other Muslims, is NOT a Muslim.”

“One who listens to the call of a Muslim, and does not respond to it, is NOT a Muslim.”

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Wise sayings on the importance of “Knowledge”

Wise sayings on the importance of “Knowledge”

Wise sayings on the importance of “Knowledge”

01. It is an obligation for every Muslim to seek knowledge.

02. To acquire knowledge is binding upon all Muslims, whether male or female.

03. Seek knowledge even if it be in China.

04. Seek knowledge from cradle to grave.

05. Scholars are the heirs of the prophets.

06. The ink of the learned will be weighed with the blood of the martyrs on the Resurrection Day; and then, the ink of the learned would be preferred to the blood of the martyrs.

07. Anyone who pursues a course in search of knowledge, God will ease his way to paradise.

08. Acquire knowledge, it enables its possessor to distinguish right from wrong; it lights the way to heaven.

09. The most learned of men is the one who gathers knowledge from others on his own; the most worthy of men is the most knowing and the meanest is the most ignorant.

10. The loss of running after an affair without learning about it is more than its benefit.

11. The superiority of a learned man over a worshipper is like that of the full moon over other stars.

12. Once addressing Imam Ali (pbuh), our Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: The sleep of a learned man is better than a thousand Rakats (Units) Namaz (prayer) of a worshipper. O Ali! No poverty is harder than ignorance and no worship can equal contemplation.
HOLY PROPHET (PBUH) AND EDUCATION

HOLY PROPHET (PBUH) AND EDUCATION

One of the distinctive features of Islam is its mphasis on knowledge.The Holy Qur’an and the Islamic Tradition (Sunnah) invite Muslims to seek nd acquire knowledge and wisdom and to hold men of knowledge in high esteem.

The first few verses of Holy Qur’an that were revealed to our oly Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) mention the importance of eading, pen, and teaching for human beings.

Hence, it is a beautiful prayer for every Muslim to ask always: “O my Lord! Increase me in knowledge.” (20:114)

The only limit set to the acquisition of knowledge in Islam is that Muslims should seek useful knowledge. Our great Prophet (pbuh) is reported as having said: “My Lord, save me from the useless knowledge.”

Any knowledge helping man in performing his God assigned role in this world is useful, other than that is considered useless knowledge.

Example of useless knowledge:

Abul Hikam (Father of Wisdom) was the title of Amr Ibn Hesam, one of the bitterest enemies of the Holy Prophet (pbuh). Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) nicknamed him Abu Jahl (Father of Ignorance) because of his uncompromising attitude towards Islam.

From the above example we can see, how much our Holy Prophet (pbuh) disliked ignorant and at the same time we can learn from the following example, how much our Holy Prophet (pbuh) liked to learn.

The mosque of Medina was not only a place of worship. The believers assembled here to learn. When the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was present they heard his words of wisdom, his elucidation on the verses of the Holy Qur’an and benefited from his counsel. And when he was not present, other faithful companions taught what they had heard from the Prophet of Almighty God.

Once our Holy Prophet (pbuh) entered the Mosque before the prayer time. He found two groups in the Mosque. One group was busy with its own act of worship; some were reading the Holy Qur’an while the others were supplicating. The other group was in a corner busy learning. They learnt how to read and write and discussed the teachings of Islam and their application to their daily lives.

Looking at both, the Holy Prophet (pbuh) said: “They are both engaged in useful pursuits. But I am a teacher. I shall join the group assembled to learn.” So he (pbuh) sat with the group of students.

Monday, August 3, 2009

CARE FOR ANIMALS

CARE FOR ANIMALS

A man once came to Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) carrying with him his belongings and a box. He said, “O Prophet! While I was passing through a jungle, I heard the voice of some bird’s babies. I took them and put them in this box. The moment I did that, their mother came fluttering round my head.”

The Holy Prophet (pbuh) said, “Put them down.” When the man put the box on the ground, the mother of the young birds joined them. Seeing this, the Holy Prophet (pbuh) asked the man who now had a look of surprise on his face, “Are you surprised by the affection of the mother towards her young? I swear by Him (Almighty God) who has sent me, surely, God is more loving to his servants than the mother to these young birds. Return these baby birds to the place from where you took them, and let their mother be with them.”

“Fear God with regard to animals”, said the Prophet of Islam (pbuh), “ride them when they are fit to be ridden, and get off their backs when they are tired; surely, there are rewards for being kind and gentle to animals, and for giving them water to drink.”

Islam has taught that in the eyes of Almighty God, animals also have rights in the same way as man has. They should not be treated badly, tortured or left to starve without food or water.

The Prophet of Islam (pbuh) was once performing ablution (Wudhu) for prayers from a pot of water. A Cat passed there and turned its eyes at the pot of water with a thirsty look. The Holy Prophet (pbuh) realized at once that the Cat was very thirsty, so he stopped the ablution
(Wudhu) and placed the pot before the Cat.

Only after the Cat had fully quenched its thirst, did the Holy Prophet (pbuh) resume the ablution (Wudhu). By this action, the Holy Prophet (pbuh) has shown that quenching the thirst of even a small dumb animal is a noble act full of virtue and should be given first attention before one prepares for offering prayers to Almighty God.
IFTAR (BREAK THE FAST)

IFTAR (BREAK THE FAST)

Anas bin Malik (RA) was one of the companions who had served the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) for many years. He therefore knew the Prophet’s habits very well.

When Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) observed a fast, he usually broke it with milk and dates, and in the small hours of the night, he would take simple food for his Sahar.

One day, Anas knew that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was fasting; so he arranged for his Iftar. He kept the milk and dates ready. At the time of Iftar the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) did not appear, for the breaking of the fast. Anas thought that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) might have accepted an invitation and broken his fast elsewhere. So Anas ate the food himself and retired.

When Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) entered the house with another companion, Anas inquired from the companion whether the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) had already eaten. The Holy Prophet (pbuh) had been dealing with some urgent work and was delayed, and he had not eaten.

Anas felt so ashamed. There was nothing left he could offer to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), if he asked for food. Still he waited expectantly, ready to explain the situation to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) immediately sensed that Anas was hesitant, so he remained silent and retired to bed hungry with a cheerful face. The next day he also fasted.

Anas used to say: “The Messenger of God never mentioned this incident during his lifetime to anyone.” The above actions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) provide us the finest example of a leader unaffected by power and position whereas when we look at the lives of despots and other petty potentates, we see them sporting arrogant airs, trying to humiliate people, and always keeping a distance from the oppressed and the poor.

It will not be out of context here to cite another example from the Prophet’s life. Once a man came to the Messenger of Almighty God but on entering his presence, started trembling with fear. Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) seeing the visitor terribly shaken and nervous, smiled and comforted him with utmost tenderness, saying: “Relax man take it easy, I am no king but the son of a Quraishite woman who used to eat dried meat.”
How wonderfully he comforts a frightened Arab nomad, who accustomed to the days of ignorance (Jahiliyyah) was scared to death on entering the Prophet’s presence. This is one of the many instances, which prove that he is the Mercy for the human race and not one of those power-drunk despots who kill and terrorize Almighty God’s creatures.

Such supreme examples of kindness and generosity helped build a strong and coherent society and spread love and affection among the believers. Therefore it is obligatory for Muslims to learn a lesson from these admirable manners and tread the brilliant path blazed by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). All Muslims should endeavor to acquire these lofty morals, especially those invested with power and authority, so that peace, love and harmony may prevail all around. If it is a real Islamic society, it will naturally be just and free, where everyone can defend their right and even advise those in authority if they happen to err.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

TYING THE CAMEL

TYING THE CAMEL

The caravan had been traveling for few hours now. Signs of fatigue were obvious on their faces. They arrived at a point and stopped. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) who was also in the caravan, stopped the camel, and landed. Prior to anything, they were in search of water to prepare for prayer.

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) also started searching for water. But soon, returned to his Camel, without saying anything to anyone. The companions were surprised that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) had ordered stopping here, and now perhaps he would like to move again? Eyes and ears were awaiting his order. But the surprise of the group increased as they saw him approach his Camel, and tied its knees, and returned back in search of water.

Noises were raised from every corner: “O Prophet of Almighty God! Why didn’t you order us to do this for you, and instead you put yourself in discomfort? We would have proudly done that service for you.”

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) responded: “Never seek others’ help in your affairs, don’t lean on others, even if it is a small piece of Miswak (the wood used for brushing teeth).”
SACRIFICE OF THE LAMB

SACRIFICE OF THE LAMB

On group journeys, the Holy Prophet would work like the others and would never let anybody work instead of him. Once just as the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), and his noble companions landed from their rides, and laid the loads down, it was decided that they would sacrifice a lamb for dinner.

One of the companions volunteered: “I will sacrifice the lamb.”

Another companion said: “I will skin it.”

Third companion said: “I will cook it.”

Fourth companion said: “I will....”

The Holy Prophet (pbuh) said: “I will gather the wood from the desert.”

The group: “O Messenger of Almighty God, don’t make discomfort yourself as such, you rest. We will be honored to do all this on our own.”

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh): “I know that you are eager to do it all, but Almighty God is not pleased with the slave who distinguishes between himself and his companions, and considers himself better than others.”

Then he (pbuh) went to the desert, and gathered some firewood, and brought it to the group.

Friday, July 31, 2009

Kindness and Generosity

Kindness and Generosity

The Messenger’s social ties with his companions portray the most wonderful picture of Islamic brotherhood ever heard of. The following narratives give us a glimpse of his firm ties, with the society in which he lived:

Anas bin Malik, who used to frequent the Prophet’s assembly, says that whenever the Prophet missed any one of his companions for a period of three (3) days, he used to inquire about that person, would pray for him and if he happened to be ill, would pay him a visit.

Another companion Jarir bin Abdullah, says that once the Prophet entered a house, and soon it was full of people. When Jarir went in, he found no vacant spot and therefore sat outside. The Prophet observing Jarir took a piece of his clothing, rolled it up and threw it, indicating him to spread it underneath him. Jarir says he caught hold of the clothing, put it on his face and kissed it.
THE PROPHET’S  VISIT TO TAIF

THE PROPHET’S VISIT TO TAIF

Abu Talib and Khadija were the main supporters of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). It was so destined that they passed away within a few days of each other, leaving the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) to lament the bereavement. He had lost a caring uncle and a loving wife.

The enemies were now relieved, because Abu Talib was no more to protect. A few days after Abu Talib’s death, when the Prophet was once passing through a lane, a woman emptied her garbage from a window upon his head. He returned home with his head soiled. His young daughter Fatima (pbuh) sat beside him, consoling and washing off the dirt.

As things became intolerable in Makkah, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) decided to move to Taif where he thought he would convey the message of Almighty God to the tribe of Thaqeef. Taif was known for its pleasant climate and beautiful scenery.

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) knew very well that people at Taif were no different from Makkans. They also worshiped idols and were in constant contact with the people in Makkah. But he (pbuh) did not despair, who dedicated his life for Islam by putting himself in danger like no other. As he entered Taif, and proclaimed his prophet hood, people jeered at him. One said: “God did not find anyone else for His message except you?” Another said: “I must be naive or a thief if I believed you to be a prophet.” And so it went on.

Then in order to prevent him from preaching Islam, people of Taif set a group of children and vagabonds behind him. They pestered him and threw stones at him. Tired, forsaken and wounded, he sought refuge in a nearby garden. It belonged to Atabah and Shaibah, two wealthy chiefs of Quraish. They were both there when the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) entered and sat under a distant tree. He was alone.

Then he raised his face towards heaven and prayed: “O Almighty! I raise unto you my complaint for my weakness, my helplessness, and for the ridicule to which I have been subjected. O Merciful of all the Mercifuls! You are the Master of all oppressed people, You are my God! So to whom would You consign me? To the strangers who would ill-treat me, or to the enemies who have an upper hand over me? If whatever has befallen me is not because of Your wrath, then I fear not. No doubt, the field of Your security and care is wide enough for me. I seek refuge in Your light which illuminates darkness and straightens the affairs of this world and hereafter, that Your displeasure and wrath may not descend upon me. For the sake of Your pleasure, I remain pleased and resigned to my fate. No change in this world occurs without Your Will.”

Atabah and Shaibah were watching. They sent for their servant named Adaas and gave him a plate full of grapes. “Take this to that man under the tree,” they ordered.

Adaas was a Christian. He brought the grapes to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and bid him eat. As the Prophet (pbuh) picked a bunch he said: “Bismillahir Rahmaanir Rahim” (In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate). Adaas had never heard this before. He was impressed by it, because the man was invoking mercy and compassion of Almighty in spite of his desolate state.

“Who are you?” Adaas asked. “I am the Prophet of God. Where do you come from?”

The servant said: “I am Adaas, a Christian. I come from Nainava.”

“Nainava? You come from a place where my brother Yunus bin Mati (Jonah son of Mati) lived,” the Holy Prophet (pbuh) said. Adaas was surprised to hear the name.

“What do you know of Yunus? Here no one seems to know him. Even in Nainava there were hardly ten people who knew his father’s name.”

The Holy Prophet (pbuh) said: “Yes, I know him because just like me, he was a Prophet of Almighty God.”

Adaas fell on his knees before the Holy Prophet (pbuh), kissed his hand and embraced Islam.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Kindness and Forgiveness

Kindness and Forgiveness


More than 1400 years ago in Arabia the people were living very much in fear. They feared their neighbors. They feared other tribes. They even feared their idols. For this was the time before Islam. The Arabs were worshiping idols. In their ignorance they would bury their newly born daughters alive. As Islam began to spread among Arabs such cruel practices stopped. Islam taught love and peace. It taught kindness and respect.

Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) himself was a very kind and loving person. He treated every one, young and old, with kindness and respect.

Because the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was spreading the word of God. And he was changing, for better, the lives of many Arabs and because some Arabs felt that by the teaching of the Holy Prophet (pbuh) their old idols were losing power. They disliked Holy Prophet (pbuh) and planned to kill him. Every time they tried to kill him, they failed. This angered the enemies of Islam even more. So they began to harass him in every way they knew.

One old woman made a habit of throwing rubbish on the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) whenever he passed from her house. The Holy Prophet (pbuh) had to pass that house daily on the way to the Mosque. Even when the old woman threw rubbish on him, he would pass silently without showing any anger or annoyance. This was a regular, daily event.

One day when the Holy Prophet (pbuh) was passing by the old woman was not there to throw the rubbish. He (pbuh) stopped and asked the neighbor about her well-being. The neighbor informed the Holy Prophet (pbuh) that the old woman was sick on bed. The Holy Prophet (pbuh) politely asked permission to visit the old woman. When allowed he (pbuh) entered the house, the old woman thought that he had come there to take his revenge when she was unable to defend herself because of sickness. But the Holy Prophet assured her that he had come to her, not to take any revenge, but to see her and to look after her needs, as it was the command of Almighty God that if any one is sick, a Muslim should visit him and
should help him if his help is needed.

The old woman was greatly moved by this kindness and love of the Holy Prophet (pbuh). By the example of greatness of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), she understood that he was truly the Prophet of God and Islam was the true religion. She accepted Islam at once.
THE GIFT

THE GIFT

Whenever they reaped their first harvest, they brought early, fresh fruits to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Then he would distribute them among those who sat around him. This morning, a poor man brought one fruit from his small farm and gave it to the Holy Prophet (pbuh).

He (pbuh) accepted the gift, tasted it and then went on eating it alone while the companions watched. One of those present meekly said: O Prophet of Almighty God, you have over looked the right of those who watch while you eat? The Holy Prophet (pbuh) smiled and waited till the man who had brought the fruit had gone. Then he (pbuh) said: I tasted the fruit and it was not yet ripe. Had I allowed you to have some of it, someone would have definitely shown his distaste, thus disappointing the poor man who had brought the gift. Rather than make him feel disappointing, my palate accepted the bitterness.

This is how Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) taught us best of morals and excellent manners. By living a simple and ordinary life and treating everybody alike with courtesy and respect, he was able to spread the light of Islam. His immaculate personality and lofty character, coupled with his honesty and wisdom, attracted multitudes of people towards truth and justice.

Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) pays great importance to the behavior of human beings amongst each other in a society. Hence, always seems advising the following:

1. Deal gently with people, and be not harsh; cheer them and condemn not.
2. The best of friends is he who is best in behavior and character.
3. One who does not practice modesty and does not refrain from shameless deeds is not a Muslim.
4. Much silence and a good disposition; there are no two works better than these.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Modesty and Simplicity

Modesty and Simplicity

He (pbuh) was the finest embodiment of modesty, and deeply abhorred arrogance and haughtiness. Almost all of his companions in the early days were poor and oppressed people, as he was the champion of the downtrodden and the defender of the deprived masses.

His house was simple and modest, built of clay bricks, palm leaves and trunks. His food was simple like that of the poor, consisting mostly of barley bread. There were occasions when he might skip that meager meal too. He socialized with his companions as one of them: talking, listening, smiling and displaying a sense of humor. Sometimes he might join in their laughter to cheer their spirits up. He would visit them when they fell sick or accept an invitation for a meal irrespective of whether the person concerned was poor, a slave or any other. In case a companion of his died, he used to participate in the funeral procession, walking alongside the bier.

The Holy Prophet of Islam immensely loved the ritual prayers, but on occasions when people demanded to talk to him about something, he would say his ritual prayers briefly and instead, pay attention to the demands and needs of the people. He would spare no efforts to fulfill the people’s needs.

The Prophet treated everyone with great respect and considered nobility and honor to be owing to faith, piety, and good behavior. He was not interested in wealth or status. He had no love for luxuries or the illusions of this mortal world, nor did he revere anybody for his riches or position. He was never enchanted by any worldly things, and he invariably looked upon this world’s life as a passing one. His behavior towards slaves was amazingly affectionate, and he would do his best to remove the troubles and sufferings of the slaves and the poor. His modesty was peerless. He was extremely patient, tolerant, and forgiving.

The Holy Prophet was justly angered when he observed a violation of God’s commands and of Islam and was most pleased at the good deeds. Both his pleasure and displeasure were for God.

“Say. Surely my prayer and my sacrifice and my life and my death are (all) for Allah, the Lord of the worlds.” Holy Qur’an (6:162)
Owing to his great modesty, he normally preferred riding a mule while moving around, using a saddle made of date-palm fiber. Sometimes he also rode his she-camel. If he was riding and somebody wished to accompany him on foot, he would ask him either to mount behind, and if the man declined out of respect, he would ask him to go ahead and await him at the fixed place, because he did not like the sight of people following him on foot, while he himself was mounted.

The Holy Prophet of Islam possessed the magnificent status of prophecy and divine leadership, but his manners in dealing with the people and his way of life were so simple and gentle that when he was among the people and a newcomer wanted to know about him, he had to ask, “Which one of you is the Prophet”?

The Holy Prophet of Islam did not care to sit down in the seat of honor in gatherings, and on entering any place would sit down in the first empty seat available, so that his companions might not think that he was sporting an air of superiority over them. He did not let anybody stand up before him and treated others most respectfully. Of course, the virtuous people were most revered by him.

His magnetic personality drew love and respect from all. He used to sit on the ground, even while eating, and slept on the ground with a simple mat serving as his bed. He greeted even small boys, as well as women. If some man shook hands with him, he would not unclasp his hand till the other did it first.

Once, a Christian chieftain named Adi bin Hatam al-Ta’i, came for an audience with the Prophet of Islam, who happened to be sitting on a cushion. On seeing the visitor he took the cushion from underneath and offered it to his Christian guest, himself preferring to sit on the ground. This admirable display of modesty by the great Prophet so deeply affected Adi bin Hatam al-Ta’i, that the Christian chief immediately embraced Islam.
Contemplation and Wisdom

Contemplation and Wisdom

The Holy Prophet of Islam took lessons from watching the sky, the moon, the sun, and every other thing in nature, and these phenomena attracted him to their Creator more than to themselves. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) always used to contemplate the Greatness and Majesty of Almighty God, the Glorious and the welfare of the human race. He closely followed the affairs of his people and the spreading of the light of Islam. He talked only when necessary and when he did; his speech was devoid of any rhetoric and unnecessary words. It was precise, to the point and full of great meanings.

PUNCTUALITY AND DAILY SCHEDULE:

He (PBUH) was punctual, active and energetic, and led an orderly life in the strict sense of the word. He was so devout and pious that not even for a single moment was he enchanted by any luxury or pleasure of this mortal world. In short, the Holy Prophet of Islam was a perfect model of all excellent virtues and sublime human qualities.

His day was divided into four periods:

1. A time for worship.
2. A time for his household (Ahlul-Bait) and wives, during which he behaved like any ordinary family man giving the finest example of social behavior.
3. A time for rest and contemplation.
4. A time for public affairs such as receiving Muslims, looking into their needs and requirements, answering their questions, teaching them the tenets of Islam and expounding to them the glorious verses of the Holy Qur’an.


SOME OF HIS WISE SAYINGS ON “TIME”:

1. Blessed be my people for their early rising up.
2. Too much sleep does away with both religion and the world.
3. O People, you have certain (special) characteristics, so get to (emphasize) them and you have an end, so get to (be prepared for) it..., a servant of Almighty God should take (make provisions) for himself from his self: from his world (life) for his hereafter, during his youth before his old age, and in life before death. By the One in whose hand is Muhammad’s soul after death there will be no blaming, and after this world there is nothing except Paradise or Hell.


All praise belongs to Almighty God, and may salutations and benedictions be upon the Messenger of Almighty.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

THE HOLY PROPHET’S CLEANLINESS AND ORDERLINESS

THE HOLY PROPHET’S CLEANLINESS AND ORDERLINESS

And most surely you conform (yourself) to sublime morality. Holy Qur’an (68:4)


The Holy Prophet of Islam was fond of scent and spent more on buying perfumes than on food. His pleasant smell filled the air of any place he passed, so that whosoever passed there knew that the Holy Prophet of Islam had passed that way.

He used to brush his teeth frequently and washed his blessed hands and mouth both before and after meals. Whenever the Holy Prophet of Islam was about to leave his house, he would look into a mirror or into water; he always left home with a clean, pleasant appearance. His dress was always clean, though simple. He was very mindful of cleanliness.

“Keep yourselves far from envy, because it eats up and takes away
good actions, like the fire that eats up and burns wood.”
The best of you are those who have the best morals

The best of you are those who have the best morals

Certainly you have in the Messenger of Allah an excellent exemplar for him whohopes in Allah and the latter day and remembers Allah much. Holy Qur’an (33: 21)


Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) used to give lot of importance to moral behavior by saying: “The best of you are those who have the best morals.” And “I have been sent to complete the best morals.”

The behavior and personality of Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) are the best examples to follow in Life. A companion of his, who spent full ten (10) years with him, has said: “Throughout my stay with him I never heard an indecent word from his lips and never found him rude to anyone. He (pbuh)spoke very politely. He (pbuh) was kind to everyone.”

The Holy Prophet of Islam spoke in short, meaningful sentences and was never seen or heard to interrupt anybody’s speech. He never spoke with a morose face, nor did he ever apply rough, awkward words. He invariably stood by his words and pledges. The Holy Prophet of Islam would never permit anybody to backbite others and said, “I want to meet people with a loving heart.”

Although Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was the Prophet of Almighty and had been appointed by Almighty God to guide the people, yet he was not ashamed of doing his work with his own hands.

He (pbuh) assisted the members of his family in household work and performed the jobs of other persons with great pleasure. He mended his clothes and shoes. He also took part in the construction of Masjid al-Nabi in Medina along with his companions.

He (pbuh) was so kind and generous that he never refused a reasonable request of any person. He (pbuh) often distributed edibles among others and went without meals himself. He (pbuh) always helped the needy and the poor and went to the houses of the sick to inquire after their health.

Whenever he met anyone he said, ‘Salamun Alaikum’ (Peace be to you). He always spoke with a smiling face. And always advice his companions: “When you meet each other then initiate greeting (Salam) and embrace; and when you separate from each other, then depart with seeking forgiveness.”

The Holy Prophet (pbuh) was a model of all the virtues and qualities of a believer described in the Holy Qur’an. None can describe him better than Almighty who has said he possessed the noblest character.

Monday, July 27, 2009

Holy Prophet(SAW) - virtue and righteousness

Holy Prophet(SAW) - virtue and righteousness

One day the great Prophet of Almighty God (pbuh) while entering the city of Madina, saw a Jewish Man, just few steps ahead of him, taking his very good breed of Horse towards market to sell. The Holy Prophet (pbuh) liked the Horse. So he negotiated with the Jewish Man and bought it at an agreed price. The Holy Prophet (pbuh) did not have money on him at the time so he asked the Jewish Man to follow him up to his home and he would pay him his due. The Jewish Man agreed.

As they were going, another man approached and asked the Jewish Man if he was selling his Horse and for how much. He said that he had already sold the Horse to the Holy Prophet (pbuh) for such and such amount. This man offered him better price and he agreed to sell the Horse to him.

The Holy Prophet (pbuh) said to the Jewish Man that since he had already sold the Horse to him, it was wrong to break the agreement just like that. The Jewish Man denied making any agreement. Whilst all this was going on, the passers by stopped and wondered as to what was going on. The Prophet of Almighty God explained exactly what happened.

Companions: “O Prophet of Almighty, do you have any witnesses to support your claim?”
Holy Prophet: No. We have no witnesses as there was no one present when the agreement was made.

Companions: Sorry, we don’t think we can help you. How can we be sure who is telling the truth and who is lying?

A very close and sincere companion of the Holy Prophet (pbuh), Huzaima Ibn Sabit (RA) happened topass by and saw the Holy Prophet (pbuh) surrounded by the people. On inquiring about it, came toknow what happened.

Huzaima (RA): The Holy Prophet (pbuh) of Almighty is telling the truth and the Jewish Man is lying.

The Holy Prophet (pbuh): But you were not present when the agreement was made. So how can you judge without being there?

Huzaima Ibn Sabit (RA): O Prophet of Almighty, you said that there is God and we believed you, even though we haven’t seen Him. You told us that Qur’an was the word of Almighty and we believed you. You told us about Angels, Heaven and Hell and we believed you, even though we haven’t seen all these things. How is it possible that you would lie about such petty thing?

The moral of the story is that there were some companions who walked, sat and ate with the Prophet of Almighty God, but did not grasp his inner personality and at the same time there were also some other companions of the Holy Prophet (pbuh) who understood him physically as well as spiritually.

Hence we should also follow our Holy Prophet (pbuh) with complete belief as Huzaima Ibn Sabit (RA) shown in the above story but not as other companions did.
In short, Almighty God the most Glorious enjoins upon us to take the Holy Prophet’s behavior as an example, because he guides us to virtue and righteousness
Holy Prophet (pbuh)The model of goodness

Holy Prophet (pbuh)The model of goodness

I testify that there is no god but Almighty God, Almighty God is One (and Eternal) and has no partner, I also testify that Muhammad(pbuh) is a slave and the messenger of Almighty God.


Prophet Muhammad Mustafa Bin Abdullah (peace upon him and his family), known as As-Sadiq (the Truthful) and Al-Ameen (the Trustworthy) from his youth and was sent as the Mercy for this World and the Hereafter and the Last Messenger of God Almighty and the Seal of the Prophethood. The name Muhammad means “highly praised”.

Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is the finest example of a perfect man in every sense of the term. He was a paragon of virtue and is the best exemplar for the human race. The Almighty distinguished him from all and sundry by instilling in his sublime personality such fine qualities as modesty, truthfulness, kindness, patience, loyalty, honesty, courage, bravery, generosity, magnanimity, wisdom and the like. By studying his lofty character and the amazingly simple life he (pbuh) led with his household, companions, wives and others. We are able to learn valuable lessons from his conduct & accordingly mould our own life-style.

Our society could never be an Islamic one unless we sincerely tread the footsteps of Almighty God’s final Messenger to mankind, heed his sayings, observe his glorious actions and attitudes, and most important of all follow them, as the faithful among his sincere companions

Friday, July 24, 2009

How much do you Love Rasulullah (saw)

How much do you Love Rasulullah (saw)

Suddenly, there was a person said Salaam. "May I come in?" he asked the permission to enter.

But Fatimah daughter of Muhammad (saw) did not allow him to enter the room. "I'm sorry, my father is ill," said Fatimah daughter of Muhammad (saw) turned back and closed the door.

Fatimah daughter of Muhammad (saw) went back to her father who had opened his eyes and asked Fatimah, "Who was he, my daughter?"

"I don't know, my father. It's the first time I'm seeing him," Fatimah daughter of Muhammad (saw) said gently.

Then, Rasulullah (saw) looked at his daughter with trembled look, as if he wanted to reminisce about every part of her daughter's face. "Know one thing! He is who erases the temporary pleasure; he is who separates the companionship in the world. He is the angel of death (Ezraeel)," said Rasulullah (saw).

Fatimah daughter of Muhammad (saw) bore the bomb of her cry. Then, Rasulullah (saw) ask his daughter to allow the angel of death (Ezraeel) to enter.

The angel of death (Ezraeel) came toward him; But Rasulullah (saw) asked why Jibril (Gabriel) did not come along with him. Then, Jibril was called. Jibril was ready in the sky to welcome the soul of Habibullah and the leader of the earth.

"O Jibril, explain me about my rights in front of ALLAH (SWT)?" Rasulullah (saw) asked with a weak voice.

"The doors of sky has opened, the angels are waiting for your soul. Paradise opens widely waiting for you," Jibril said. But, in fact, those all did not make Rasulullah (saw) relieve, his eyes were still full of worry.

"You are not happy to hear this news?" asked Jibril.

"Tell me about the destiny of my people in future?"

"Don't worry, O Rasulullah. I heard ALLAH (SWT) told me: I make Paradise Haram (forbidden) for every one, except the people of Muhammad," Jibril said.

It became closer and closer, the time for the angel of death (Ezraeel) to do his work. Slowly, Rasulullah's soul was pulled. It was seemed that the body of Rasulullah (saw) was full of sweat; the nerves of his neck became tight.

"Jibril, how painful this Sakaratul Maut is?" Rasulullah (saw) uttered a groan slowly. Fatimah daughter of Muhammad (saw) closed her eyes, Imam Ali (as) sat beside her, bow deeply and Jibril turned his face back.

"Am I repugnant to you that you turn your face back O Jibril?" Rasulullah (saw) asked to the deliverer of Wahi. "Who is the one who could see the Habibullah in his Sakaratul Maut," Jibril said.

Not for a while, Rasulullah uttered a groan because of unbearable pain.

"O ALLAH (SWT), how greatest is this Sakaratul Maut. Give me all these pains, don't give to my people." The body of Rasulullah (saw) became cold, his feet and chest did not move anymore. His lips vibrated as if he wanted to say something, Imam Ali (as) took his ear close to Rasulullah. "Uushiikum bis salati, wa maa malakat aimanuku" - "take care of the Salaat and take care of the weak people among you."

"Outside the room, there were cries shouted each other, Sahabah (Companions) held each other. Fatimah daughter of Muhammad (saw) closed her face with her hands and, again, Imam Ali (as) took his ear close to Rasulullah's mouth which became bluish.

"Ummatii, Ummatii, Ummatii" - "My people, my people, my people." And the life of the noble prophet ended.

Could we love each other like our prophet Muhammad (saw)?

ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA MUHAMMADIN ABDIKA WA RASOOLIKA WA SALLI ALAL MU'MINEENA WAL MU'MINAATI WAL MUSLIMEENA WAL MUSLIMAATI.

"O Allah! Shower Thy blessings and beneficence on Muhammad, Thy creature and Thy Messenger, and shower beneficence on all men of faith and women of faith, and Muslim men and Muslim women".

How deep is Rasulullah's love to us? Indeed Rasulullah (saw) really deserves best of our LOVE than everything in this world as shown in the following narration.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Last Word of Nabi Kareem S.A.A.W

Last Word of Nabi Kareem S.A.A.W

Suddenly, there was a person, he said salaam. 'May I come in?' he asked. But Fatimah did not allow him enter the room. 'I'm sorry, my father is ill,' said Fatimah, turned her body back and closed the door. She went back to her father who had opened his eyes and asked Fatimah, 'Who was he, my daughter?' 'I don't know, my father. It was the first time for me to see him,' Fatimah said gently. Then, Rasulullah looked at his daughter with trembled look, as if he wanted to reminisce about every part of her daughter's face. 'Know one thing! He is who erases the temporary pleasure; he is who separates the companionship in the world. He is the death angel,' said Rasulullah . Fatimah bore the bomb of her cry. The death angel came toward him, But Rasulullah asked why Jibril did not come along with him. Then, Jibril was called. Jibril was ready in the sky to welcome the soul of Habibullah and the leader of the earth. 'O Jibril, explain me about my rights in front of ALLAH?' Rasulullah asked with a weakest voice. 'The doors of sky have opened, the angels are waiting for your soul.' 'All jannats open widely waiting for you,' Jibril said. But, in fact, all this did not make Rasulullah relieved, his eyes were still full of worry.. 'You are not happy to hear this news?' asked Jibril. 'Tell me about the destiny of my people in future?' 'Don't worry, O Rasul ALLAH. I heard ALLAH tell me: 'I make jannat haram for every one, except the people of Muhammad who are inside it,' Jibril said. It became closer and closer, the time for Malaekat Izrail to do his work. Slowly, Rasulullah's soul was pulled. It was seemed that the body of Rasulullah was full of sweat; the nerves of his neck became tight. 'Jibril, how painful this sakaratul maut is!' Rasulullah uttered a groan slowly. Fatimah closed her eyes, Ali sat beside her bowed deeply and Jibril turned his face back. 'Am I repugnant to you that you turn your face back o Jibril?' Rasulullah asked the Deliverer of Wahy. 'Who is the one who could see the Habibullah in his condition of sakaratul maut,' Jibril said.. Not for a while, Rasulullah uttered a groan because of unbearable pain. 'O ALLAH, how great is this sakaratul maut. Give me all these pains, don't give it to my people...' The body of Rasulullah became cold, his feet and chest did not move anymore.... His lips vibrated as if he wanted to say something, Ali took his ear close to Rasulullah.. . 'Uushiikum bis shalati, wa maa malakat aimanuku - take care of the saalat and take care the weak people among you.' Outside the room, there were cries shouted each other, sahabah held each other. Fatimah closed her face with her hands and, again, Ali took his ear close to Rasulullah's mouth which became bluish. 'Ummatii, ummatii, ummatii?' - 'My people, my people, my people.' And the life of the noble man ended. Could we love each other like him? Allahumma salle 'ala Muhammad wa baarik wa salim 'alaihi. How deep is Rasulullah's love to us.

Note: Send this to all your Muslim friends so that there is an awareness towards the love of ALLAH and His Rasul - because - truly - except this love, the other loves, are only fana (not everlasting) thing. Ameen...... Don't worry if people hate you because there are many others who love and care you in the earth. But be worried if ALLAH hates you because there is no other who loves and cares you in akhirat.

May Almighty Allah guide all of us to the Right Path and give all of us the courage to accept the Truth in the light of Qur'an and Sunnah and to reject all things which are in contradiction to the Holy Qur'an and Sunnah. (Ameen!)

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