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Universal Facts About Sayyiduna Rasool-Allah (Salallaho Alaihi Wasallam)

Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) occupies an exalted, everlasting, and the most unique position in the religious history of mankind. Of all the Founders of Religion, only Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is the first and the last to claim that the Message that he brought from Allah Ta’ala to mankind is absolutely complete and final, that his dispensation shall remain in force till the end of the world, and after him, no Divine Messenger will come to modify, add, subtract or abrogate any of his teachings. In him, the institution of Prophethood attained its full, final, and most perfect form.

History shows that the world from the beginning has not produced any other man who can rival the Prophet of Islam (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in the field of his teachings, his actions, his deeds or practical way of life.

It was Hazrat Muhammad’s (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) grandest contribution to the elevation of his fellow-men that he re-affirmed the sovereign principle of Monotheism and universal brotherhood of man transcending all barriers that people erect in ignorance and fear. Hazrat Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) arose in the midst of a society that was cruelly barbarous, which had no culture, no manners, no society, and no civilization. Humanity was coming very close to calamity. Imagine the same society is today the noble torch-bearer of a new and excellent civilization. This is one of the main miracles the Prophet of Islam (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) performed and world history bears testimony to this truth. In a short span of 23 years, he brought under one banner a most barbarous tribe spread over 2 000 000 square miles of a very remote region of the world.

It is a universal fact that Hazrat Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is the only Prophet in whose honor praises have been sung by all other religious leaders and some have rather recommended to their followers to follow the path of this great Prophet. People like Guru Nanak, the spiritual head of the Sikh sect, and George Bernard Shaw, the philosopher, are such personalities.

Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) accomplished what he undertook in his own short span of life with limited means and all-round adversities, trials tortures, and tribulations. The task that he accomplished, the work that he did, the manners and the character that he exhibited, and above all, the way in which he completed this stupendous task, is itself clear proof of his being the last and the living Messenger of Allah whose religion is perfect, character blotless and complete, and teachings marvelous in all respects.

What he preached appealed to man’s reasons and rational faculties rather than to mere sentimentalism, fanaticism, irrationality, and superstition. He showed what was crystal clear.

Although he was an apostle, philosopher, reformer, religious head, statesman, orator, commander, soldier, administrator, and the head of state, he never sat an inch above the place where his followers used to sit or ate a morsel more than his Companions ate or wore what was superior than what others used to wear. He was a selfless and sincere friend, a perfect guide, a graceful companion, a loving teacher, an impartial judge, and above all a simple and straightforward person. He sat in such a simple attire and mixed up so freely and simply with all the common people that the foreign delegations visiting his capital used to inquire from others as to who the Prophet of Islam was. Can any head of the state or any religious head in any part of the world boast to possess such an amicable nature? Can any head of state be so courageous?

History has known many great and glorious civilizations. The main among them are the Chinese civilization, Greek civilization, Roman civilization, Marxism, and Imperialistic. None owes its origin and establishment to a single individual. Nor can it be counted as everlasting. Moreover, these civilizations of the world covered a certain field and certain parts of the world. All the civilizations were basically collective efforts of many, but Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) gave Islamic civilization single-handedly for all times to come.

Over the hills of Makkah, there was a heavenly glow. The birth of our Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was an earth-shaking event in the year 570 A.D. Born in the most backward and uncivilized city of Makkah in the Middle East, lived only 63 years in this world, remained unlettered throughout, but changed the destiny of the entire humanity. The whole culture of humanity and the existence of the human race was revolutionized during these 23 years of his Prophethood and throughout the world, he was the only single person with multiple capacities who could successfully carry out this stupendous task in such a short span of time and amidst untold adversities. He was the Prophet who uprooted Polytheism once and for all.

His father, Hazrat Abdullah (radi Allahu anhu) and mother, Bibi Aaminah (radi Allahu anhu), passed away after his birth. His grandfather, Hazrat Abdul Mutallib (radi Allahu anhu), who took care of him, too soon passed away. He was thus an orphan. Dai Halimah (radi Allahu anha) took care of him for full five years in the desert. But no one knew at that time that this shy, sweet and sublime orphan will grow up to be the greatest and the last Prophet of Allah and show the world the real path to salvation in the most simple and straightforward style. They never knew that he is Mercy for them as well as for all the worlds and all the generations and all ages so long as the world lasts. Allah Ta’ala says in the Holy Quran: “We sent to you not but as a Mercy for all mankind“.

The personality of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is the most perfect and profound in history. A personification of the moral code of life as enshrined in the Holy Quran, he created a moral society and a just State that blended the spiritual with the temporal in the most beautifully balanced synthesis. This was the only Prophet whose words and deeds were 100% alike. He preached what he and his Companions practiced, he treated the King and commoner alike. He was sweet, simple, civil, and kind to each and every one. He never hurt the feelings of even his deadliest enemy.

Let us see how some great men, who were not Muslims, but fascinated by Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), have described him before the World:-

The Role Model

  • When becoming humiliated, remember the Prophet [PBUH] in Ta’if.
  • When being starved, remember the Prophet [PBUH] tying two stones to his stomach in the battle of Khandaq.
  • When becoming angry, remember the Prophet [PBUH]’s control of anger on the martyrdom of his beloved Uncle Hamza.
  • When losing a tooth, remember the Prophet [PBUH]’s tooth in the battle of Uhud.
  • When bleeding from any part of the body, remember the Prophet [PBUH]’s a body covered in blood on his return from Ta’if.
  • When feeling lonely, remember the Prophet [PBUH]’s seclusion in Mount Hira.
  • When feeling tired in Salaat, remember the Prophet [PBUH]’s blessed feet in Tahajjud.
  • When being prickled with thorns, remember the Prophet [PBUH]’s pain from Abu Lahab’s wife.
  • When being troubled by neighbors, remember the old woman who would empty rubbish on the Prophet [PBUH].
  • When losing a child, remember the Prophet [PBUH]’s son, Ibrahim.
  • When beginning a long journey, remember the Prophet [PBUH]’s a long journey to Madinah.
  • When going against a Sunnah, remember the Prophet [PBUH]’s intercession, (Ummati, Ummati, Ummati) (My Ummah).
  • When sacrificing an animal, remember the Prophet [PBUH]’s sacrifice of 63 animals for his Ummah.
  • Before shaving your beard, remember the Prophet [PBUH]’s face rejecting the two beardless Iranians.
  • When falling into an argument with your wife, remember the Prophet [PBUH]’s encounter with Aisha and Hafsa.
  • When experiencing less food in the house, remember the Prophet [PBUH]’s days of poverty.
  • When experiencing poverty, remember the Prophet [PBUH]’s advice to Ashaab-e-Suffa (People of Suffa).
  • When losing a family member, remember the Prophet [PBUH]’s departure from this world.
  • When becoming an orphan, remember the Prophet [PBUH]’s the age at six.
  • When sponsoring an orphan, remember the Prophet [PBUH]’s sponsor for Zaid ibn Haritha.
  • When fearing an enemy, remember the Prophet [PBUH]’s saying to Abu Bakr in Mount Thour .
  • Whatever situation you may find yourself in, remember your role model, the best of creation: Prophet [PBUH] Muhammad.

Compiled, edited, and adapted by Khalid Latif

Avoid 7 Great Destructive Sins

Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Avoid the seven great destructive sins.” They (the people!) asked, “O Allah’s Apostle! What are they?” He said,

” (1) To join partners in worship with Allah;
(2) to practice sorcery;
(3) to kill the life which Allah has forbidden except for a just cause (according to Islamic law);
(4) to eat up usury (Riba),
(5) to eat up the property of an orphan;
(6) to give one’s back to the enemy and flee (running away / escaping) from the battle-field at the time of fighting
(7) and to accuse chaste women who never even think of anything touching chastity and are good believers.”

(Bukhari 8/840)

‘Abdullah b. Amr reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: The whole world is a provision, and the best object of benefit of the world is the pious woman.

(Muslim 8/3465-Marriage Kitab Al Nikah)

The Best of Muslim

“The best of the Muslims is he from whose hand and tongue the Muslims are safe.” (Muslim)

“The best of people are those with the most excellent character.” (Tabarani, Sahîh)

“The best of marriages are the easiest ones.” (Abu Dâwûd, Sahîh)

“The best of you are those who feed others and return greetings.” (Abu Ya’la, Hasan)

“The best of that which you treat yourself with is cupping.” (Hakim, Sahîh)

“The best days that you should perform cupping are the 17th, 19th, and 21st of the month. I did not pass a single gathering of angels on the night of Isra’ except that they would say to me, ‘O Muhammad, perform cupping!’” (Ahmad, Sahîh)

“The most beloved of deeds according to Allah are the continuous ones, even if they are little.”(Agreed upon)

“The most beloved words according to Allah the Highest are four: Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, La ilahaillallah and Allahu Akbar; there is no problem with which one you start with.” (Muslim)

“The best of provision is that which suffices.” (Ahmad in ‘Zuhd’, Hasan)

“The best of dowries are the easiest.” (Hakim, Sahîh)

“The most beloved word according to me is that which is most truthful.” (Bukhari)

“The best of dinars are the dinar spent by a man upon his dependents, the dinar spent by a man upon his horse in the path of Allah, and the dinar spent by a man upon his companions in the path of Allah, the Mighty, the Magnificent.”(Muslim)

“The best word of remembrance is: La ilaha illallah and the best supplication is:Alhamdulillah.” (Tirmidhî, Hasan)

“The best of all charity is that which is given to the relative that harbours enmity against you.”(Ahmad, Sahîh)

“The best prayer is that with the longest standing.” (Muslim)

“The best of all worship is supplication(dua).” (Hakim, Sahîh)

“The best deed is the prayer in its right time and Jihad in the path of Allah.” (Bayhaqi, Sahîh)

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked: “Which of the believers is the most intelligent?” He (ﷺ) replied, “Those who remember death the most and are best prepared for what comes after it. Those are the intelligent ones.” (Reported by Tabraani, Ibn Majah, classed as Hasan)

Hadiths

Sayyiduna Jundub ibne-Abdullah Al-Azdi (RadhiAllaho anho) a sahabi of Nabi Sallallahu alaihi wasallam narrates
that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: The example of the person who teaches people well and neglects himself (does not practice himself), is like a lamp which is a source of illumination for people and burns itself.
{ Tabarani, Targhib }

Narrated ‘Ali (Radi’Allahu anhu): The Prophet (sall’Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, “Do not tell a lie against me for whoever tells a lie against me (intentionally)  then he will surely enter the Hell-fire.”
{ Sahih Bukhari } (Book # 3, Hadith # 106)

Narrated Salama bin Al-Akwa (radi’Allahu anhu) : I heard the Prophet (sall’Allahu alaihi wa sallam) saying, “Whoever (intentionally) ascribes to me what I have not said then (surely) let him occupy his seat in Hell-fire.”
{ Sahih Bukhari } (Book # 3, Hadith # 109)

Narrated Abu Huraira (Radi’Allahu anhu): The Prophet (Sall’Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, “…Whoever tells a lie against me (intentionally), then (surely) let him occupy his seat in hell-fire.”
{ Sahih Bukhari } (Book # 3, Hadith # 110)

Narrated Abu Huraira (Radi’Allahu anhu): The Prophet (Sall’Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, “Name yourselves after me (by my name), but do not call yourselves by my kuniya, and whoever sees me in a dream, he surely sees me, for Satan cannot impersonate me (appear in my figure). And whoever intentionally ascribes something to me falsely, he will surely take his place in the (hell) Fire.
{ Sahih Bukhari } (Book # 73, Hadith # 217)

The True Meaning of Life is to Plant Trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit.