Khutbah at Masjid al-Haram We Extremely Condemn Any Criticism of Prophethood

Dr. Mozammel Haque

 

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.

 

Imam of the Masjid al-Haram also 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; aim 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,”

 

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. But this is also the time when there was  caricature in France.

 

Dr. Sheikh 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, blessing and peace of Allah be upon all of them.”

 

He mentioned, “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.”

 

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.

 

Head of the Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques Dr Sheikh Al-Sudais 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.

 

Friday Khutbah at the Masjid Al-Haram

By Imam Dr. Sheikh Abdul Rahman al-Sudais

Followings are the shortened, edited and summarized version of Friday Khutbah delivered by Imam Dr. Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais at the Masjid al-Haram Makkah al-Mukarramah on 30 October, 2020. (Acknowledgement. Courtesy @ Haramain Info)

 

“I testify that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah Alone and He has no partner. He has bestowed upon us unspeakably abundant blessings on us. I further testify that our leader, Prophet Muhammad is His Servant and His Messenger. Among all the very kind, he was the one who was blessed with the purest of origin and the noblest in track and the most enlightening light which provides our world with brightness. I pray to our Lord to send blessings and peace of Allah upon our Messenger. The world asks the Messenger’s family, companions and followers who emulate his example.

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O servant of Allah, you must observe Taqwa of Allah, fulfilling His Commandments, avoiding His Prohibitions, sincerity with Allah and recognition of His Magnificent. The people of Taqwa are those who follow the clear path which pleases Allah and they continued to hold elevated status with Allah. Those who obey Allah and His Messenger have hold fear Allah and observe Taqwa of Allah are the ones who are the one through success.

 

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.

 

My brothers in Iman.

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.

 

However, all people hears 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.

 

He 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.

 

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.

 

He 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

My brothers in Islam,

As for the way that the Prophet spoke, Sallallahu Alaihey wa Sallam, he was often quite; he did not speak without a reason. He begun his speech with the name of Allah and his words were precise and clear and comprehensive in meaning. Ayesha, the Mother of the Believers, said, Allah’s Messenger, Sallallahu Alaihey wa Sallam, did not speak continuously the way you do rather he would make his words clear invincible in statements such as whoever sat with him memorize. (Tirmizi)

 

The Prophet Sallallahu Alaihey wa Sallam Abdullah ibn Al-Harith said, I did not see anyone smile more often than the Messenger . He also said the  last Messenger Sallallahu Alaihey wa Sallam is usually only smile. Abdullah said, since the time I accepted Islam Allah’s Messenger Sallallahu Alaihey wa Sallam did not prevent me from entering the house when asked permission at any time he saw me, he smiles (Sahih al-Bukhari).

 

Dear brothers in Islam

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Second Half

All praise is due to Allah. His blessings are accomplished all that exists. I testify that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah Allah Alone, Himself. And I further testify that Prophet Muhammad is Allah’s worshipping servant and His Messenger.

 

O Allah, my Lord, I besiege you to send blessings and peace of Allah  upon Your Messenger as well as all his family, companions and followers who followed successfully to be in abode in Jannah.

 

You must continue to observe Taqwa of Allah; in addition You must embody the true qualities of a best individual among all of Allah’s creation. When you do that you receive honour, upliftment and longevity.

 

My dear brother who have Iman

There is a very strong connection and love which the people of our Ummah have for our Messenger eight and straight.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

In conclusion

May Allah give all of you mercy. May Allah send peace and blessings to His Messengers. May Allah send peace and blessings to prophet Muhammad. Angels invoke Allah to send peace and blessings upon the Messenger Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihey wa Sallam..

 

O People of the Iman, invoke Allah to send peace and blessings to His Messenger. O Allah send peace and blessings to Prophet. If someone invoke Allah to send peace and blessings to His Messenger just once Allah will grant that person peace and blessings as a result.

 

O Allah send peace and blessing to your worshipping servant and beloved Messenger Muhammad. O Allah, be pleased with the Messengers and his companions, O Allah be pleased with the companions of the Prophet, his four rightly-guided Caliph Abu Bakr, Omar, Osman and Ali. O Allah, be pleased with all the companions and all continuing following their path. O Allah, all those who submit to your path and allow this land and all other lands and all those who submit to your path to make them be safe and tranquil.

 

O Allah, direct our leader, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to do all that pleases you. O Allah, direct our leader and his deputy to do all that would be the best for Islam and to those who submit to your path; direct all the best to your service. O Allah, guide all Muslims leaders to follow your directives best of your Message your messengers; O Allah We before you our illness, have mercy upon besieghed.

 

O Allah, we call upon you to protect Your religion, Your Book, Your Messenger and Your Obedient Servants . O Allah we call upon you for your mercy and your blessings. O Allah, save us from the evils of frustration, epidemics, usury, immorality, disaster and turmoil whether apparent or hidden.

 

O Allah, we seek refuge with You against all ills and diseases; we seek refuge with you against harms of the current coronavirus; we seek refuge with You against all ills whether of body or  of the mind; O Allah, we employ You to grant Your Mercy to all of the deceased among those who submit to your Islam. O Allah, You are sufficient to take care of it and protect it against those who direct harm towards Muslims. O Allah, we besiege You to grant your support to our brothers who guard the borders among nations. O Allah, we employ You to safeguard all Muslims and Islam and all the sacred places.

 

O Allah, give them Tawfiq to the Muslim leaders to make Shari’ah as a frame of reference. O Allah, you have mercy. O Allah, forgive all our people who have passed away. O Allah, You are Sufficient, self independent.. O Allah, You are our Maula. O Allah save us from the torment of this life – all the fitna, all the severe illnesses and pandemic and O Allah, save all the humanity from all the torments and turmoil. give us recovery.

 

O Allah save all the holy places of Islam from the enemy and those who want to destroy, especially the Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem. . O Allah, save it from the destruction and wiping off from its face. 

 

O Lord grant us good in this world and grant good in the Hereafter and save us from the torment and hell-fire. O Allah, none is worthy of worship except You. We besieged You to send rain for us. O Allah, send rain for us.

 

 

Acknowledgement:

Courtesy: Haramain.info & Islam Channel.UK

 

 

 

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