Prophet Muhammad
Peace be Upon him –
A Mercy of
Mankind for the whole world
Dr. Mozammel Haque
This is the month of Rabi al-Awwal; the
12th day of this month Prophet Muhammad, the last and universal
Prophet of Allah was born in Makkah al-Mukarramah. He was sent as a Mercy of
Mankind for the whole world and for all times.
Followings are based on Friday Khutbah
delivered by Imam Dr. Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais at the Masjid al-Haram
Makkah al-Mukarramah on 30 October, 2020 and the Friday Khutbah of Masjid
al-Aqsa on 30 October 2020.
Sheikh Dr. Abdul Rahman al-Sudais said,
“Dear Muslims, through all the difficulties of this life and
adversaries in the world there is something that continues to remain clear. It
is the fact that the pristine and the brilliant teachings we have in Islam that
aim to uplift people’s conduct and purify their souls. These words enable
people to reach the pinnacle of having sentiment, holding firm belief,
performing righteous deeds, worshipping Allah in the best way and dealing with
Allah’s servant in a best manner. All of those things are always embodied in
the statements and actions. All of those things were embodied in statements and
actions by Allah’s Messenger Prophet Muhammad, Sallallahu Alaihey Wa Sallam.
Introduction
Imam Dr Sheikh Abdul
Rahman al-Sudais, Head of the Presidency of the Haramain in his Friday Khutbah
on 30 October 2020, said, “More than fourteen centuries have elapsed since our
Messenger sent by Allah, yet his graceful qualities have still present in all regions,
they are qualities that reflect the treasure of dignity, of sanctity, serenity,
beauty and wisdom in words and actions. Allah blessed Prophet Muhammad
Sallallahu Alaihey Wa Sallam by favouring him and endowing him with many many
traits and virtues. No written or spoken words are fully accomplished these
traits despite them continually mentioned in various sayings including from the
Mimbers upon which sermons are delivered and the Minarets from which the call
for prayers are made.”
He also mentioned, “All people hear
about Messenger and his qualities; their hearts are enlightened just as grounds
are after the rainfalls; his conducts were dignified, his virtues were of high
standard and all his words examined were comprehensive and concise; all goodness
were guided and moderation is sound.”
Physical Form
Mentioning about his
physical form, Sheikh Al-Sudais, said, “Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him was
sound in physical form as well as his conduct. As for his physical
form, his complexion was right and radius; his face was bright; his
appearance was pleasant; his two eyes were quite dark; his eye laces were too
long; his voice had a bit of grapiness; his neck was a bit long; his hair was
very black; his silent appearance was all aspiring.”
He also mentioned, “When spoke he was
enveloped by gracefulness; he was the most elegant of people when at distance
and the finest and serious when close by. His words were sweet to listen to. It
was as though his speech was a series of gems coming in sequence one after another.”
Physical Appearances
Mentioning about his
physical appearances, Imam Sheikh Dr. Abdul Rahman al-Sudais said, “Prophet
Muhammad peace be upon him had a thick beard, wide shoulders, wide arms and
wide feet. He was neither extremely tall and not so short that part of his body
was compacted together. His hair was not very straight, not very curly. When he
spoke he appeared as though light emanated from his speech. Abu Ishaq narrated
Al-Bara was asked may Allah be pleased with him, was the face of the Allah’s
Messenger Sallallahu Alaihey Wa Sallam was (as bright) like a sword;
He said, “No. it was like a moon.” Abu Huraira further said he was a
moderate high, had wide shoulders and his hair reaches his ear-lopes. It was
collected by Sahih al-Bukhari.”
Sheikh al-Sudais also said, “Ali ibn
Abi Talib described Allah’s Messenger Sallallahu Alaihey Wa Sallam was saying
he was not very tall or very short. He had right arms, his head was large. When
he walked he did so firm unhurried steps as if descending on a slope. Neither
before nor after did I see anyone like him.”
He also mentioned, “Hasan Ibn Tabbit
said about the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihey wa Sallam in a long poetry conveying
the meaning – my eyes never saw anyone better than you and woman had never
given birth anyone better look than you. You were created without blemish as
though you were made just the way you wanted to be.”
Emulating his example
Genuine love for him
The Head of the
Presidency of Haramain said, “You must observe Taqwa in addition to anything
follows the example of Allah’s Prophet Muhammad, Sallallahu Alaihe Wa Sallam,
since doing that emulating his example is the true mark of having love for him.
That genuine love for him is an adjective far greater in making display of
emotions, holding commemorating gatherings for him, recounting stories of him
or composing poetry and songs about him. If you ask what genuine loves for him
means in the truest things can be that lies in adhering to his brilliant
teachings; those outwardly and inwardly ascribing him embody his pure
conducts.”
He also said, “Even more programme and
statement that our God, Our Lord, Allah says, [O Muhammad peace be upon him] if
people truly love Allah, follow me; if you do so Allah will love you and
forgive your sins. Allah is most forgiving and most merciful.”
Best of guidance
After mentioning two
Hadiths narrated by Anas ibn Malik may Allah be pleased with him, of the
humbleness of the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihey Wa Sallam, the Head of the
Presidency of the Haramain, Imam al-Sudais said, Preceding were some brief
glimpses of the Hadiths first narrated about the Messenger who brought the best
of guidance embodied the noblest phrase was addressed by Allah with most
venerability and was granted the greatest of virtues. His guidance provides a
precinct frame which quenches the thirst of anyone who seeks to attain
salvation in this world and the hereafter. His guidance means a source of light
of rays with brilliance. Even most of people were not able to see him with
their eyes concentrating his guidance so provides comfort and solace. Emulating
his example allows people to so company which he empowered it, although they
did not get through his company in person. Emulating his example allows people
in company.”
Strong connection
between People
and Our Prophet Peace
be upon him
There is a very strong connection and
love which the people of our Ummah have for our Messenger right and straight.
Adopt True Conduct of
Allah’s Messenger
Imam al-Sudais said,
“From this perspective Mimber, one of its business is truth and peace, we
extend sincere call to the entire world inviting them to adopt true conduct of
Allah’s Messenger Sallallahu Alaihey wa Sallam, that conduct urges us all to
maintain complete peace and mercy between people who follow
different sets of laws without any sort of confusion, repudiation, mockery or
negative insinuation towards religious leaders, and at the head of them can be
multiple prophets, all of them, may Allah send blessings and peace of Allah
upon all of them.”
The Head of the Presidency of Haramain
also said, “We accept all Allah’s Messengers Sallallahu Alaihey wa Sallam.
Furthermore, we say in the name of 1.8 billion Muslims, the weakest of them and
the strongest of them, any sort of discouragement directed towards Allah’s
Prophets and Messengers - that is specially a sore in a case of Allah’s
Prophet, the Mercy for Mankind, our leader, Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihey
wa Sallam.”
Inflammatory abuses
Imam al-Sudais said,
“Abusing of drawings and inflammatory events are nothing besides a form of
terrorism as well as extremism which feeds hatred bigotry. It is not freedom of
expression; it aims to ridicule and mockery of peoples religious leaders which
they hold sacred. On the contrary, such behaviour violates ethics and decency
and it is not acceptable. It is not acceptable because it is a must for freedom
of expression to give due consideration to human values which are based upon
respecting the feelings of others. When expression goes beyond those values it becomes
an affront to that freedom of expression. Such abuses give support to
individual’s extremist ideas which foresee an atmosphere of hatred among the
societies and decent human values.”
“Moreover, Islam is innocent of all
those minor things and it is also innocent of being labelled to any type of
terrorism. Islam is a religion of tolerance, mercy and harmony. Its teachings
not contain terrorism, extremism, destruction, mockery, insults or rejection of
any Messengers sent by Allah the Most Exalted,” said Imam al-Sudais.
Condemn any Criticism
of Prophethood
“We extremely condemn
any criticism of Prophethood and the sacred space of any religion especially
the religion of Islam and even the religion of Christianity. Any unwarranted
criticism, undignified criticism is a part of terror activities which is
directed to specific community. It is below the level of dignity to disrespect
other people, other culture and other sacred space and not respecting and
hurting their feeling which is one of the ways of terrorising verbally or other
methods,” said Imam Dr Sheikh Abdul Rahman al-Sudais, Head of the Presidency of
the Haramain in his Friday Khutbah on 30 October 2020.
This is the month of Rabi al-Awwal when
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him was born in Makkah. Naturally this time the
Khutbah at the Masjid al-Haram on 30 October 2020 delivered by Dr Sheikh Abdul
Rahman al Sudais, Head of the Presidency of the Haramain, was on Prophet’s life
and qualities.
Our Mission and
Vision
Imam Dr. Sheikh
Al-Sudais said, “Our mission and vision should be to follow the footsteps of
Rasulullah Sallallahu Wa Sallam in our life in good time and in bad time. The
mentioning of the Rasulullah Sallallahu Wa Sallam in his Sunnah following his
Sunnah is not tied with any time and place; it is ever-lasting all the time we
should remind ourselves God; the Sunnah, the footsteps of Rasulullah Sallallahu
Wa Sallam. We should adopt all the good manners and dispel all our bad manners
in the following the footsteps of Rasulullah Sallallahu Wa Sallam.”
He also mentioned, “Our policy and
Sunnah of Prophet Sallallahu Alaihey Wa Sallam is very clear. We respect all
the religions and we interact with all of them with respect and dignity and we
demand in return respect and dignity.”
Dr. Sheikh Abdul Rahman al-Sudais also
reminded, “Last thousand and one and a half millennium Muslims have dealt with
all other communities and religions with utmost respect and never allowed any
verbal terrorism against any communities or any religion in the world. Unwarranted
criticism or derogate the sacred space and sacred personalities of any religion
does not renegade or lower the status of any one except of those who indulge in
that type of activities.”
“Muslims all over the world remember,
commemorate and mention all the good qualities of our Prophet Sallallahu
Alaihey Wa Sallam,” mentioned Dr Sheikh al-Sudais and added, “Even if others do
not understand and recognise the deep love which Muslims hold for the holy
Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihey Wa Sallam. Sallallahu Alaihey Wa Sallam. So
the love of the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihey Wa Sallam is central to this belief
system and the Muslims are the most understanding but others who are not
believers they failed to recognise and understand this.”
Imam Dr Sheikh al-Sudais also
mentioned, “We accept all Allah’s Messengers may peace and blessings be upon
all of them. Furthermore, we say in the name of 1.8 billion Muslims, the
weakest of them and the strongest of them, any sort of discouragement directed
towards Allah’s Prophets and Messengers - that is specially a sore in a case of
Allah’s Prophet, the Mercy for Mankind, our leader, Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu
Alaihey wa Sallam.
Call to people to
control their feelings,
resist provocations
and restrain from being harassed
The Head of the
Presidency of Haramain said, “We also extend further call to people to control
their feelings, resist provocations, restrain from being harassed and avoiding
prudent actions and unrestrained reactions. Insults aimed at Allah’s Prophets
and Messengers do not cause them any harm since Allah grants them sufficient
protections against those who mocked them. Allah speaking well of His Prophets
is far greater than any of them. Allah Himself had already given His
support; Allah grants His Messengers sufficient protection against those who
ridiculed. Allah always brings about what He has decreed; most people do
not realize.”
The Imam Dr. Al-Sudais said, “Allah
speaking well of His Prophet is far greater than any of them. We know and
understand that Allah Subhanahu Wa Taala reassures Muslims that if you do not
help Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihey wa Sallam Allah is Sufficient to those
people who mocked Prophet.”
He also mentioned, “Allah Himself had
already given His support; Allah grants His Messenger sufficient protection
against those who ridiculed. Allah always brings about what He has decreed;
most people do not realize.”
Allah said in the
Qur’an in Surat-ul-Hijr - Inna Kafaina
Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais mentioned, “Allah has said in the Holy
Qur’an in Surat-ul-Hijr - Inna Kafaina – “Indeed, We are sufficient for you
against the Mockers.” On 6th of November, 2020 Friday, the Imam
of the Masjid al-Aqsa delivered Jumah Khutbah on mockery. He said, mockery was
mentioned in the Qur’an more than 50 times. He also mentioned that Allah has
said in the Holy Qur’an in Surat-ul-Hijr - Inna Kafaina – “Indeed, We are
sufficient for you against the Mockers.”
The imam of the Masjid al-Aqsa said,
“Allah speaks to the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
and He says to him, to the nearest meaning, and they have mocked other prophets
before you and the one who mocked the prophets they were punished.”
The imam of the Masjid al-Aqsa
mentioned, “The mocking is something that happened to all the prophets and
Allah says defending His Prophet Muhammad peace and blessings of Allah be upon
him in Surat-ul-Hijr, to the nearest meaning, We will protect you from the ones
who mocked you.”
The Mercy of Mankind
The Imam spoke about Rahmatullil
Alameen, The Mercy of Mankind, “How can they mock our Prophet when Allah, the
Lord has said about him, We have only sent you as a Mercy of Mankind and in
another verse, Allah said We have sent you to all Mankind to warn them. He, the
Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. He is a mercy; he is a gift
to all mankind, in and mankind alike.”
The Imam of Masjid al-Aqsa narrated the
story of Taif. “The people of Taif, they mocked him, they threw rocks at him,
they chased him, they laughed at him until his blessed feet was bleeding. And
what did he say – O Allah, guide my people as they do not know. He said, may
be, may be from them people will come that believing in the Oneness of Allah.
He is the Prophet of Mercy. And Allah described him and said you are of great
characters and manners. What did the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be
upon him, said when he conquered Makkah to the people that had killed his
people and tortured them? He said Go you are free. This is what he said to his
enemies, the ones who had tortured him, who have fought against him, who had
killed his people. He did not burn a tree; he did not kill them; he did not
cause even destruction in their lands, He said: Go you are free.”
This is the Seerah, the story of
Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and there are many
other stories and other stories of his mercy upon Muslims and non-Muslims. We
ask everyone to learn and read about the Seerah, the stories of the Prophet
Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and understand his
footsteps, understand what he did and follow his footsteps.
Courtsey@Haramain
Info And @Islam Channel
First Published in November 2020
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