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
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
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Alhamdulillah. I am great full.
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